Customer Reviews

BANDAID CURAD SCAR THERAPY(21)

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I have scars over ten years old from vein stripping, galbladder surgery and intestinal surgery, with the latter having 2-eight inch scars. I was told that I am "a keloid former," meaning scars are wide, bumpy and unnatural looking, and adhesions form.

I used one package of 21 strips of this product and saw some amazing results !! The scars are softer, smoother and there is less discoloration apparent.

The only reason I don't give this product five stars is because once you apply the product and leave it on 24 hours it hurts when peeling off the tape strips, and there can be some residual tape marks that are difficult to get off the skin. Also, it is relatively expensive is a person were to use it for the 8 weeks recommended. But, all-in-all, a very worthwhile product.

s.c.

I have only begun using the scar therapy pads for 2 days and so far it seems to be working. I am using it on some scars (due to gallbladder surgery)that are around 13 yrs old, and already they are looking more pale. I agree that they are quite expensive, especially if you have mulitiple scars that you want to treat. However, since my scars are small, I find cutting the pads into multiple strips a good way to save some money. Also, the pads seem to stay stuck on my skin pretty well, so I haven't had the need to use the enclosed adhesive strips. They are probably useful if you want to bathe with the pads on or if you perspire too much. I will post another review at the end of the 8 weeks.

My doctor recommended this product. I have hypertropic scars that are raised and dark in color. Since using Curad Scar Therapy, the scars have flattened out a bit. The only disadvantage to the product is, if you're not careful, it can irritate the skin. The silicone peices are extremely durable and can be worn for more than 24 hours.
It is important to wear the pads for the total days required to see a noticable difference. Don't buy the neosprin pads-they dont stay on.

I had surgery a little over a month ago and when my steri-strips fell off I was shocked at how awful my scars looked, very keloid and ugly. I bought this product at the recommendation of my plastic surgeon and was in love! I have been using these for 2 weeks 2 days and my results are incredible!

See for yourself:
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Well, I tried this on a small area -- over a tan scar yesterday, resulting from a minor chemical burn. I'm still doing the first 12 hours. The pad is clear, though it has some thickness to it. It isn't exactly invisible on the skin. It is comfortable to wear. I actually had to change the pad this morning when I showered, and I think the best way to remove it is by applying warm water until it comes off by itself. That way there is no tearing of the skin. It's too early to say, whether I see any improvements or not.
Day 2 - It has been 24 hours since I initially put the pad onto a scar that is about 1.5 weeks old. The slight redness is gone and the scar is fainter.
Day 3 - The pad has been on the same scar continuously. I just took of the pad while washing my face. It looks better, in that the scar is not as annoying as it was when I first began. The color is now a much lighter tan, bordering on a pink shade. Right now, I'll be putting on hydrocortisone for a few hours, and put the pad back on before bedtime.
Day 4 - I wore it all day today. I guess it is getting a little bit lighter. No miracle though, as it still saddens me to see the scar... It has only been two weeks since the initial scarring and it is only my 4th day using this product. Patience is a virtue.
Day 5 - Again, lighter, yet still visible. The skin also seems to have matured in texture, which looks like it is a good thing. Less raw. The size remains the same. I am also putting a little bit of hydrocortisone on the scar.
Day 6 - The scar is fading, but still visible.

The package contains 21 pads. Directions state, results within 8 weeks. So you got a package good for 3 weeks and you need 8 weeks. Depending on your scar, cut the pad to fit and save any unused. Directions also state to wear at least 12 hours per day. Try keeping it on for several days. Some results for me on a fresh sugery scar, but not a miracle product.