Methods for the treatment or prevention of scars and/or keloids

Details Methods for the treatment or prevention of scars and/or keloids Methods for the treatment or prevention of scars and/or keloids

2009-01-22

2011-11-22

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

C602S042000, C602S043000, C602S050000, C602S053000, C602S054000, C606S201000, C606S216000, C523S111000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08063263

ABSTRACT:
Devices, bandages, kits and methods are described that can control or regulate the mechanical environment of a wound to ameliorate scar and/or keloid formation. The mechanical environment of a wound includes stress, strain, and any combination of stress and strain. The control of a wound's mechanical environment can be active, passive, dynamic, or static. The devices are configured to be removably secured to a skin surface in proximity to the wound site and shield the wound from endogenous and/or exogenous stress.

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