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Post-procedure care

After fractional procedures

The importance of post-procedure care

Minimally invasive fractional procedures have become more popular due to the arrival of more sophisticated technologies that carefully and precisely “injure” the skin at various depths.⁴

Following the correct treatment, even with the newest technologies and techniques, post-procedure care remains as crucial as the procedure itself and key for achieving the best result, patient satisfaction and reduced downtime.⁴

It is important to restore the skin barrier by creating an optimal environment to improve healing, reduce the risk of infection and protect the skin from other irritants that can further compromise or aggravate the skin condition.

Faster reduction of downtime and the severity of post-procedural responses contributes to patients’ satisfaction with the procedure and enhances the overall treatment outcome.¹

Understanding your options

Current post-procedure treatment options

Fully occlusive care

Fully occlusive post-procedure care, such as petrolatum based products, are not ideal because they do not allow heat to permeate readily from the wound or damaged skin surface. They may promote wound maceration, softening and breaking down of the skin, and are related to erythema and inflammation.¹

Ointments and moisturisers

Over-the-counter ointments and moisturisers are not ideal, as they do not create a moist wound healing environment. It is a well-recognized fact that compromised skin heals 40% faster when kept moist.¹

Physical dressings

Physical dressings, such as commercially available masks, are not ideal since they are cumbersome to apply to a patient’s face to ensure full contact with the treated area, especially in areas like the eyelids and vermilion borders. For this reason, the preferred option is topical creams or gels.¹

An ideal care product should meet these requirements:^{1, 4}

Transparent, allowing to monitor the healing progress
Semi-permeable
Easy to apply at home
Protect the skin
Accelerate healing
Reduce side effects

Stratacel

Stratacel – First-line post-procedure care¹

Shortens Recovery Time

After 2 days of Stratacel application following fractional radiofrequency microneedling, there is a 50% reduction in recovery time compared with standard care products.¹

Rejuvenate In Comfort

Stratacel enhances faster healing and reduces acute symptoms, resulting in the improvement of the overall visible treatment outcome and patient’s satisfaction.

Skin Stays Hydrated

Stratacel was developed with a special consistency to adhere gently to existing epidermis making it an ideal post-procedure dressing after fractional skin injuries.

Wound Dressing

Stratacel is a Class IIa medical device.

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Post-procedure care

The importance of post-procedure care