If you’ve been yearning for an adrenaline rush that will get your heart racing and blood pumping, this is the list for you. Check out these top five summer adventure activities, and don’t worry about the scar that they may leave: Surfing If you live in a coastal state, like California, summer is the perfect… Read more »
Summer is one of the most active times of year—from days at the pool to bike rides and runs, surfing and skydiving, and any number of other adventures. Minor injuries such as scrapes and cuts are often associated with these types of activities. Here are some useful tips for caring for cuts earned from your… Read more »
In order for a wound to heal, fibrous, connective scar tissue forms around the damaged skin or tissue. The scar tissue works as a protective barrier, preventing any further injury to the region. Scar formation and healing time are dependent on the size, depth and location of the wound, the age of the injured person,… Read more »
We’ve all been there: a careless finger slice while chopping vegetables, a head bonk on a sharp cabinet door, or a freshly sliced hand from broken glass. What begins as an accident often winds up as a painful deliberation session as to whether or not to head to the ER or suck it up and… Read more »
If you’ve made the decision to undergo a breast augmentation procedure, you may be wondering about scarring that can result and how to minimize it. Your doctor can go over some possible suggestions to help your scars heal and fade over time, usually through the use of topical creams and diet changes. Let’s take a… Read more »
Scarring is one of the body’s natural processes for healing an open wound or cut. They are caused by the growth of new tissue and collagen sealing the wound. How quickly scars heal and disappear depends on many factors such as the size and depth of the incision, the age of the patient, and time…. Read more »
We all have scars! But, what makes them unique is how we got our scars. Some people may have fallen off of their tricycle as a child, or jumped into a pool and scraped their leg. Either way, all of the stories behind our scars are unique! We asked our customers to share how they… Read more »
Possibly because most treatments for scars and skin conditions are topical solutions, few realize the value that healthy diet and exercise have in improving skin condition. There are a variety of ways that exercise and proper nutrition can help improve skin health; your skin is affected by the way you treat your body in general,… Read more »
After your tummy tuck, you will be anxious to show off your sleek, slim figure. The only obstacle that you may face is the appearance of your tummy tuck scar. These raised, often long scars can be dark or reddish in color, and may inhibit some of your apparel options and impact your self-esteem. The… Read more »
Almost any surgery will result in a scar. In the case of a C-Section, the scar will be large and just below the panty-line in the front. Many new moms want to get back to their pre-baby body, which didn’t have a scar, but this is unfortunately unrealistic. The C-Section scar is going to be… Read more »
I was diagnosed with a basal cell carcinoma last year, located on my forehead between my eyebrows. After having it removed I had approximately a 1 inch incision that had several stiches and after removal I had a substantial wound. My friend Nancy sent me Scar Fade and I used it diligently for a month and continued to use it as I felt it was needed. I am very pleased with the outcome!! Can’t even see where the incision was made! Thank you Nancy for introducing me to Scar Fade!
- Barb
