In the U.S., post-surgical scar treatment help reduce the appearance of scars after surgery. The goal of treatment is to reduce scar sensitivity and help the skin and nerves become tolerant of the normal forces of everyday living. As soon as the skin and tissues have healed, the treatment can be started. However, post-surgical scar treatment depends on multiple factors, such as the location of the injury and the depth and size of the scar, as well as the sex, age, and ethnicity. If left untreated, a scar may cause more severe problems in the future.
Scarring is a part of the body's natural healing
process after the tissue is damaged. They can result from burns, accidents, acne,
surgery, and illness. Most scars fade over time and do not cause long-term
health problems, but they never go away completely. Some scars cause problems
months or years later. Scars are difficult to fully remove, and while they may
fade over time, they usually remain visible. One can speed up the fading
process by regularly applying certain topical creams, lotions, and gels to
them. This is anticipated to fuel the need of the U.S.
post-surgical scar treatment market, during the predicted
duration.
Immediately after surgery, the wound is usually
treated with antibiotics and petroleum jelly to provide an ideal environment
for the wound healing process. Scar massage helps to produce a smooth, moveable
scar. The tissue should be massaged in the scar direction of the scar for ten
minutes twice a day. Studies have also shown that the pressure of massaging in
the development of scars can reduce the signs of inflammation that lead to poor
scarring. It is important to start massaging the area immediately and continue
for 2-3 months after surgery.
Thus, with the increasing number of surgeries, the
demand for post-surgical scar treatment is also increasing with a rapid pace,
especially in Asia Pacific (APAC). In November 2020, the GVG Invivo Hospital,
Bengaluru (India) opened an anti-scar clinic for NIV patients with facial
soars. Of the 182 COVID-19 patients the hospital treated, 86 were on
non-invasive ventilation (NIV). About 50 NIV patients registered for anti-scar
treatment during pre-launch registration.