Pharmacy employees
Pharmacy employees
The various surgical approaches and techniques used to treat cancer can cause different side effects or complications. In all cases, surgical intervention causes scars that will have to be treated with specific care¹.
Scarring is part of the healing process and can persist for 12 to 18 months following surgery. Nevertheless, any side effects, which are, generally, temporary, may occur immediately after the procedure or a few weeks after. Long-term side effects can occur well after surgery and persist. Scarring is a problem common to all types of surgery²³. Here we won’t review the specificities of hypertrophic scars.
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Any healing issues can cause a mass of tissue to form on the scar – adhesions – which, over time, become less noticeable.
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Surgery frequently causes aesthetic side effects, which are particularly difficult to live with, as they can be a reminder of the illness. The less visible the scar, the easier it will be to regain a positive sense of self-image.
To improve the appearance of the scar, it should not be exposed to the sun. Massage is recommended for the first six months. Gently massaging scars stimulates collagen and elastin production, restoring the skin’s suppleness and elasticity, to improve its appearance and prevent visible scarring4. If the scar seems not to evolve normally, don’t hesitate to send the patient to his/her surgeon to review the scar or to a dermatologist.
Recommended treatment
 Cicalfate+ Restorative protective cream |  Cicalfate+ scar gel |
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