Scarguard MD at Spa Greystone

Scarguard MD® is a treatment to reduce the appearance of thick and overgrown scars. It's a liquid containing cortisone, vitamin E and silicone that forms a clear protective film over a scar.

What is a scar?
How long does scar healing take?
Why are some scars thicker than others?
Can we make a thick scar look better?
Why is Scarguard MD different?
What about scar removal creams and gels?
How long should Scarguard MD be used?
Should I use it on fresh wounds?
Can Scarguard MD be used on children?
Can Scarguard MD be used during pregnancy?
What about scar removal creams that work on all scars — Thick and raised, thin and sunken?
The Scarguard MD Smell and why it is important!
Will it help my scar?

What is a scar?

When skin is injured our body makes collagen to fill the gap. This collagen is like a uniform cement patch. There are no pores and sweat glands within this patch, making it look different from the normal surrounding skin. Therefore, to achieve the most natural look this patch should be as thin as possible. Scarguard helps our skin reduce the thickness of scars.

How long does scar healing take?

It can take as long as one or two years for some scars to fade to their final appearance. In the first three months most scars appear pink. This is due to an overgrowth of blood vessels within the area, which is intended to help bring a better blood supply for healing. After healing has completed, these blood vessels usually shrink and the color usually fades. After that, the remaining scar will slowly shrink if normal healing occurs.

Why are some scars thicker than others?

As skin heals, too much collagen is intentionally made. An enzyme called collagenase melts the extra collagen and the body tries to leave only what is needed for the repair. If the healing cells do not make enough collagenase, too much collagen is left. This will result in a thick scar.

Can we make a thick scar look better?

Scarguard MD contains the ingredients often recommended by doctors to improve scar appearance.

Why is Scarguard MD different?

Scarguard MD is the only product that we know of that combines silicone, cortisone, and vitamin E into one easy to use product that forms a clear protective film over a scar while it heals.

What about scar removal creams and gels?

When your skin is damaged, your body creates collagen that fills in and repairs the cut or wound. While collagen is just collagen, skin consists of many things such as hair follicles and sweat glands. Similar to the mortar between bricks of a building, the build-up of collagen between the cut skin will always be different than the surrounding skin. Consequently, scar removal cream claims don't make sense.

How long should Scarguard MD be used?

Scarguard MD should be applied twice daily. Typically, patients use it for two to four months. Please consult the Drug Facts Panel on the packaging for directions on use.

Should I use it on fresh wounds?

Scarguard MD should not be put on surgical or traumatic wounds before the skin has closed.

Can Scarguard MD be used on children?

Do not use on children under 2. For use on children from 2 to 12, please consult a physician. Precautions must be taken to avoid getting into the eyes or mouth.

Can Scarguard MD be used during pregnancy?

Scarguard MD should only be used during pregnancy if cleared by your obstetrician before use.

What about scar removal creams that work on all scars — Thick and raised, thin and sunken?

As your body repairs damaged skin by filling in the cut with collagen, it also creates an enzyme, collagenase, that helps melts away the collagen. When the balance of the two is correct, a relatively flat scar is formed. If the balance is off, either too little collagen remains and a thin, sunken scar forms; or too much collagen builds up resulting in a thick raised scar. It's just not possible that the same scar removal cream could build-up a thin, sunken scar while reducing a thick, raised scar.

Scarguard MD works on thick, raised scars, not thin sunken scars. It dramatically reduces the appearance of thick, raised scars.

The Scarguard MD Smell and why it is important!

Scarguard MD has a distinctive odor. This odor is from the antiseptic that acts to cleanse the skin before forming it's protective coating. Within a short time the smell is completely gone.

Will it help my scar?

ScarGuard helps the appearance of overgrown scars, weather they are newly formed or have been there for decades. Thousands of Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologist routinely offer ScarGuard to their patients after surgery or injury.

ScarGuard will help the appearance of some acne scars, but is not recommended for Acne scars that are sunken in. If you have Acne scars or questions about another type of scar, please consult your dermatologist or plastic surgeon. ScarGuard will not help stretch marks or scars that are only flat and discolored.

Contact Spa Greystone in Birmingham, Alabama today to find out more about Scarguard MD.

Return to Skin Care Lines