Can I reduce my risk of breast cancer?

October 20, 2022Biodermis USA

Although there is no way to completely eliminate your risk of breast cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce it. Many risk factors are beyond your control, such as being born female and aging. There is science to support that there are risk factors you can control to lower your risk.

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Skin Conditions That Cause Scars | Biodermis.com

October 13, 2022Tyler Szelinski

Scars form due to wounds or damaged skin, which can result in many different ways. One of the ways they often form is through skin conditions that become scars over time. Sometimes, these skin conditions require surgical removal by a dermatologist. Other times, a skin condition might damage the skin due to natural causes, such as repeated skin irritation. In this article, we will explore the different skin conditions that may lead to scarring if left untreated and offer a clinically-proven solution to treat your scars.

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Silicone for Face & Body Scars | Biodermis.com

September 15, 2022Tyler Szelinski

Scars on the face and body can result from surgery or injury during the course of a lifetime. While some scars will fade over time, others, such as keloids and hypertrophic scars, often do not. All scars are a result of a complex and dynamic wound healing process that follows several distinct stages. However, the way they can be treated can be different depending on if the scar is on the face or the body. Regardless of where your scars form, they can all be treated using one key ingredient: silicone gel.

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Why Do Scars Form? | Biodermis.com

September 01, 2022Tyler Szelinski

The dermis and epidermis layers of the skin play pertinent roles in scar formation and work to facilitate a natural, biologic process of wound repair. When a person sustains a wound that penetrates the middle layer of the skin—the dermis—the skin repair response begins. Damage to the dermis layer signals fibroblast skin cells to synthesize massive amounts of collagen. The collagen is then sent to the wound site, promoting the growth factor, and rebuilding new skin tissue. The epidermis flaunts the new tissue as a scar, which can appear discolored and raised.

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Treating Scars After a Tummy Tuck | Biodermis.com

August 25, 2022Tyler Szelinski

A tummy tuck, known clinically as abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure aimed at removing fat (subcutaneous) tissue from the middle and lower abdomen. Fat removal in these areas allows the surgeon to contour the shape of the body to create a firmer, tighter waist and midsection. Tummy tucks are one of the most common cosmetic procedure types for men and women who desire a leaner physique. Like any invasive procedure, noticeable scarring post-surgery is an inevitable result for most patients. Luckily, there are clinically-proven ways to reduce the appearance of all scar types, and products are easily attainable online.

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How to Treat Scars Safely | Biodermis.com

August 19, 2022Tyler Szelinski

Scars are the result of a complex and dynamic wound healing process that occurs when the skin becomes injured or damaged. Scar tissue differs from normal, healthy skin in that it isn’t as strong and can be more sensitive to environmental factors like weather, certain soaps and fragrances, and chemical agents in many skincare products. People use all sorts of ingredients to treat their scars, including vitamin E oil, aloe vera, and skin lubricants. To avoid irritating the scar tissue and making its appearance worse, it’s important to use only clinically-proven products that are safe and effective.

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Silicone Gel for Burn Scars | Biodermis.com

August 12, 2022Tyler Szelinski

Scars are the result of a complex and dynamic wound healing response that gets triggered when the wound is damaged from a surgery or injury. Burn injuries are a common type of injury that, depending on the severity, may or may not lead to a scar. Burn scars can spread over the skin as a skin contracture or develop as a keloid for more localized injuries. In this article, we will explore the types of burns and how we can treat them using silicone gel products for scars.  

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Treating Scars After Plastic Surgery | Biodermis.com

July 26, 2022Tyler Szelinski

With plastic surgery procedures becoming more and more popular every year, people are wondering what they can do about their post-surgical scars. Although surgeons are very skilled at creating straight incisions, scars will always result. In some cases, you may be left with minimal scarring that fades well on its own. However, if you are predisposed to keloids or hypertrophic scarring, you will want safe and effective options for treating them as part of your post-operative recovery process.

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Why Doctors Recommend Silicone Gel for Scars | Biodermis.com

June 24, 2022Tyler Szelinski

In the United States alone, millions of minimally invasive and invasive surgeries happen every year. Depending on the type of surgery, a scar is likely to result. Patients of cosmetic and plastic surgery and dermatology are often concerned with the appearance of their post-operative scars. Because of the patient demand for scar treatment options, more and more doctors are looking for effective and affordable resources for their patients. Medical-grade silicone gel products for scars has been the gold standard in scar treatment for over 30 years. In this article, we will explore why physicians around the world are recommending medical-grade silicone gel for their patients’ scars.

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Scar Treatment for All Skin Types | Biodermis.com

June 16, 2022Tyler Szelinski

Scars are the result of a complex and dynamic wound healing process that everyone goes through at some point in life. Whether you got an injury or underwent surgery, chances are you were left with a scar that reminds you of a past trauma. For the most part, scars are permanent, but many of them aren’t highly visible on the skin. Other scars, such as keloids and hypertrophic scars, are discolored, raised, and easily noticeable. These are the kinds of scars that many patients wish to treat in some manner. In this article, we will talk about why silicone gel is the best scar therapy option for all skin types.

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