Dermafill is a form of Cellulose. A naturally occurring substance that resembles the body’s own collagen.

When you have an accident, the body creates collagen to heel the wound. Dermafill closely resembles the body’s own collagen.

When it is removed from the package it looks like a thin piece of wax paper. When it becomes wet Dermafill becomes clear and very strong.

NO!!! It does not hurt. In most cases, Dermafill reduces or stops pain.

YOU DON’T!!! Once Dermafill is applied, it does not need to be removed. When the wound has healed, Dermafill will flake off by itself.

Once you apply Dermafill you don’t need to clean the wound. Dermafill provides a very effective barrier to bacteria.

If Dermafill is accidentally removed before the wound has healed, simply wet the exposed area with water or saline and apply a new piece of Dermafill over-lapping the exposed areas.

Since Dermafill is clear, we can see the healing process. The wound may start off red and beefy in appearance. The body sends many types of cells to fight off bacteria that can infect the wound and other cells to repair the wound. These cells may appear yellow, green or white in color. As the fluid dries it may become a very dark red or brown. The more blood cells in the fluid, the darker the dressing becomes.

The healing wound may often appear infected. With Dermafill we are able to see the healing process. If the wound becomes infected, the area around the dressing will become reddened, hot, and painful to the touch. It may also have an odor. It is these points that indicate infection, not the color of the wound alone.

The only time you need to remove Dermafill is if symptoms of infection such as fever, pain, odor and redness develop around the wound site.

Once Dermafill has been applied and healing takes place, it will begin to look like a scab. Once this happens Dermafill can become wet for short period of time.

This is not necessary. Dermafill works best when left open to the air. If the wound is across a joint you may need to stabilize it with a bandage or dressing. Remove the bandage or dressing when resting. Once the scab has hardened, a protective dressing is no longer needed.

Each wound is different. Size, depth, location of the wound and the overall health of the patient all factor into healing time. Wounds usually heal from the edges towards the middle. Regardless of the pattern, Dermafill will flake off as sections heal.