Cicatrex: the treatment of scars by compression

Why use compression in scar treatment?

Wearing Cicatrex compression garments improves microcirculation in the surrounding tissues, promoting the supply of oxygen and nutrients essential for tissue repair⁽¹⁾.

The principle of compression prevents the appearance of keloids^* and hypertrophic scars⁽²⁾. Compression helps to flatten and soften scar tissue, improving its appearance⁽²⁾.

A complete and customizable range

Cicatrex offers a wide variety of models: balaclavas, jackets, vests, chin straps, muffs, pants, panties, gloves, stockings...

Available in many colors (mint, denim, beige, black, red, midnight blue, etc.).

Cicatrex compression garments are available in:

• Standard version that is designed for quick availability, as first recourse or when no individual treatment is required.
• Tailor-made patient version that allows a precise adjustment to your needs.

Note: It is during the maturation phase of the scar (which lasts up to 18 months⁽¹³⁾) that the effectiveness of compression garments such as Cicatrex will be most suitable. For effective treatment, Cicatrex compression garments should be used as soon as healing allows.

Fitting instruction:

• Stretch the elastic fabric as much as possible so that the fragile skin is not irritated when you put the garment on.
• Help the fabric to evenly fit all the contours of the covered body parts, and to be correctly positioned without interfering with clothing and without being too tight.
• Roll up the sleeves if they are too long.
• Make sure your elbows and shoulders can move freely.

Fabrics for every need

Cicatrex garments are made of stretch-length fabric. This high elasticity makes the garments easy to put on and take off⁽³⁾. In addition, it promotes freedom of movement and offers a good level of adaptation to circumference variations.

The diversity of Cicatrex tissues makes it possible to meet the specific expectations of patients and healthcare professionals:

• Cicatrex Fine⁽⁴⁾: extra-fine fibers⁽⁴⁾, suitable for fingers and toes.
• Cicatrex Nature: viscose of natural origin, breathable⁽⁵⁾ and soft⁽⁵⁾.
• Cicatrex Skin: thin and light knit, aesthetic and easy to care for⁽³⁾.
• Cicatrex Rigid: resistant fabric, suitable for children and active patients. 
• Cicatrex Silver: fibers incorporating silver, antibacterial protection⁽⁶⁾.

For which patients?

Cicatrex compression garments are indicated in many medical situations :

  1. Burns⁽⁷⁾

• Treatment of burns (thermal, chemical or electrical)
• Prevention of functional or unsightly complications from scars (keloids, hypertrophy, adhesions)
• Support for skin grafts

  2. Lymphology⁽⁸⁾

• Medical care of postoperative and chronic edema as well as lymphedema (in special cases).

  3.  Plastic and reconstructive surgery⁽⁹⁾

• Prevention and treatment of post-operative treatment of scars of traumatic origin and surgical wounds.
• Improved healing after grafting or surgery.

  4. Ehlers-Danlos syndrom^**(10)

• Symptomatic treatment of joint pain associated with the syndrome.

  5. Prevention of peripheral neuropathies of the extremities, induced by chemotherapy (only for hand gloves and socks).

Cicatrex Contour: Freedom of movement

Cicatrex Contour is a standard compression textile specifically designed for :

Damage of the skin and the skin‘s healing function with hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation.

• Following injuries / burns / surgical interventions
• Skin grafts
• For improvement of scar / wound healing until complete healing of the scar
• For the stabilization of surgical results
• Medical care of acute, chronic and lymphedemas
• Lipedema pain

Its advantages:

• Thin, hypoallergenic and very elastic fabric.
• Easy to put on and take off⁽³⁾.
• Freedom of movement preserved.

Availability of the range

Cicatrex contour is available in black for the lower limbs in the form of :

• High-waisted leggings
• Low-rise leggings
• High-waisted sheaths

And for the upper body in black, in the form of :

• Women's jacket
• Men's waistcoat/jacket