Can a stretch jacket smooth out scars? How long do children wear a stretch jacket?

The most common problem after burns is hyperplasia of the scars, and the appearance is not good, not to mention, serious will lead to inconvenience of joint movement. Then in this case, the doctor usually asks the patient to wear a pressure suit. Benefits for burn patients.


In life, we will inevitably leave scars due to cuts, burns and other factors. Small scars are difficult to detect if you do n’t look closely, and we usually do n’t pay attention. However, for patients with extensive burns, the physical The problem of scar hyperplasia comes after the injury. Large-scale scar hyperplasia often makes the patient's life out of the normal track, because he is not only unsightly in appearance but also leads to joint stiffness, loss of motor function and activity Everywhere is limited. So is there any way to overcome scar hyperplasia?


Can the stretch coat cover smooth the scar? With the development of the times, the problem of scar hyperplasia in burn patients can also be solved, that is, wearing a pressure coat stretch coat elastic cover. We know that usually patients undergo fresh skin graft surgery, fresh The wound has gradually healed, and at this time, the fibrous scar tissue has begun to grow.At this time, the doctor will ask our patients to wear appropriate pressure, good breathability, soft and comfortable medical wear pressure clothing elastic clothing elastic sleeve, because it can maximize Limit the excessive and excessive growth of fibrous tissue, and keep the fresh healing wound flat, so the elastic clothing cover can flatten the scar.


So how long do children wear elastic clothes? According to the area of children's scald wounds and the degree of hyperplasia, it will take more than 6 months or even several years to consider wearing medical rehabilitation elastic sleeves. Normal scars can be normal colors. Don't wear it anymore. If it is a child's scar hyperplasia period will be longer than 1 to 2 years, some even longer, then you need to insist on medication and avoid frequent hot water scrub.

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