SURGICAL SCARS
Surgical scars are a natural part of the healing process after undergoing a surgical procedure. Understanding the nature of these scars is vital to ensure proper healing and minimize their long-term impact. At Motivo Scar Care, we recognize the importance of addressing surgical scars effectively, which is why our specialized products are designed to provide optimal care and support during the healing journey.
Our advanced scar care solutions are formulated to nourish the skin, reduce inflammation, and promote collagen production, ultimately aiding in the fading and softening of scars. By utilizing our innovative products, individuals can actively participate in their scar healing process, fostering confidence and a sense of empowerment as they embrace their skin's renewed appearance. Motivo Scar Care is here to help you achieve smoother, healthier skin and embark on a journey of self-assurance.
Check out specific surgical scars below!
GENDER AFFIRMING
Gender-affirming surgeries aim to align an individual's physical characteristics with their gender identity. Scarring after gender-affirming procedures can vary depending on the specific surgery performed. These scars represent an essential step in a person's journey towards self-acceptance and living authentically. Proper scar care can help in the healing process, reducing discomfort and promoting confidence.
Types of Gender Affirming Surgeries:
Top Surgery (Chest Reconstruction): Top surgery is typically performed on transgender men (female-to-male) and involves the removal of breast tissue to create a more masculine chest. This may include procedures such as mastectomy or chest contouring.
Bottom Surgery (Genital Reconstruction): Bottom surgery refers to surgical procedures that alter the genitalia to match a person's gender identity. For transgender women (male-to-female), this may involve vaginoplasty, which creates a neovagina, and for transgender men (female-to-male), it may involve procedures like phalloplasty or metoidioplasty to construct a neopenis.
Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS): FFS is targeted at transgender women to alter facial features and create a more feminine appearance. Procedures may include brow bone reduction, rhinoplasty, and jaw contouring.
Adam's Apple Reduction: This surgery, primarily for transgender women, reduces the prominence of the Adam's apple, known as a chondrolaryngoplasty, to achieve a more feminine neck appearance.
Tracheal Shave: Another procedure for transgender women, the tracheal shave reduces the size of the thyroid cartilage, reducing the prominence of the Adam's apple.
Beneficial Ingredients in Motivo Scar Care Products:
Arnica Montana Flower Extract: The anti-inflammatory and calming properties of arnica can help soothe the skin around surgical scars, reducing redness and swelling.
Glycerin: Acts as a humectant to attract and retain moisture, promoting proper hydration and softness of the skin, aiding in the healing process.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract: Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing effects, calendula promotes skin healing and reduces irritation and redness at the site of the surgical scar.
Niacinamide: Helps improve the skin's barrier function, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while also promoting smoother skin around the surgical scar.
Allantoin: Soothes and promotes skin healing, aiding in the regeneration of damaged skin cells, resulting in a smoother and more even skin texture around the surgical scar.
Scars can cause physical and mental challenges. Click these links to learn more about the Physical and Mental challenges that can happen after Gender Affirming Surgeries.
C-SECTION
A C-section, or cesarean section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus. C-section scars typically appear as horizontal lines on the lower abdomen. These scars serve as a reminder of the incredible journey of childbirth and the strength of motherhood. Proper care of C-section scars can help minimize their appearance, providing comfort and confidence to new mothers.
Beneficial Ingredients in Motivo Scar Care Products:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract: Provides soothing and hydrating properties, alleviating discomfort and dryness around C-section scars.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract: Contains anti-inflammatory properties, reducing redness and irritation around C-section scars.
Arnica Montana Flower Extract: Soothes inflammation and reduces swelling, promoting a more comfortable healing process for C-section scars.
Allantoin: Supports skin healing and regeneration, resulting in a smoother and more even skin texture around C-section scars.
Niacinamide: Helps improve the skin's barrier function, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promoting smoother skin texture around C-section scars.
Scars can cause physical and mental challenges. Click these links to learn more about the Physical and Mental challenges that can happen after C - Sections.
MASTECTOMY
Following a mastectomy, the surgical removal of one or both breasts, scars can have varying appearances depending on the type of mastectomy performed. Radical mastectomy scars may be more extensive, while skin-sparing or nipple-sparing mastectomy scars can be less prominent. These scars are a testament to your courage and strength in facing breast cancer or other medical conditions. Embrace them as a symbol of your resilience and determination to overcome challenges.
Types of Mastectomy Surgeries:
Simple Mastectomy: Removal of the entire breast tissue, leaving the chest muscles intact.
Modified Radical Mastectomy: Removal of the entire breast tissue and some of the lymph nodes in the armpit.
Radical Mastectomy: Removal of the entire breast tissue, chest muscles, and lymph nodes in the armpit.
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Removal of breast tissue while preserving the nipple and areola, often used for prophylactic mastectomies or certain breast reconstructions.
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy: Removal of breast tissue while preserving the nipple, areola, and as much healthy skin as possible, commonly followed by immediate breast reconstruction.
Beneficial Ingredients in Motivo Scar Care Products:
Arnica Montana Flower Extract: With its anti-inflammatory properties, arnica can help soothe and reduce redness around mastectomy scars, promoting a more comfortable healing process.-
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract: Known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing effects, calendula aids in promoting skin healing and reducing irritation around mastectomy scars.
Allantoin: Supports skin healing and regeneration, helping to improve the appearance of mastectomy scars and promoting smoother skin texture.
Ceramide NP: Enhances the skin's barrier function, improves moisture retention, and helps to prevent moisture loss, which is essential for healing mastectomy scars.
Scars can cause physical and mental challenges. Click these links to learn more about the Physical and Mental challenges that can happen after having a Mastectomy.
CHEST & BACK
Scars on the chest and back can result from surgeries, accidents, or skin conditions. The appearance of scars in these areas can vary depending on their size, depth, and healing process. Proper scar care can help reduce the visibility of chest and back scars, promoting skin healing and improving self-confidence.
Types of Chest & Back Surgeries
Heart Valve Repair or Replacement: Open-heart surgery to repair or replace damaged heart valves. Valves may be repaired to improve function or replaced with mechanical or biological valves to restore normal blood flow.
Thoracic Surgery: Surgery involving the organs and structures within the chest cavity, such as lung resection, lobectomy, or lung volume reduction surgery.
Scoliosis Correction: Surgical procedures to correct abnormal curvature of the spine, involving spinal fusion and instrumentation.
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Rhomboid Flap: A surgical technique using tissue from the upper back (rhomboid muscles) to reconstruct defects in the chest wall.
Beneficial Ingredients in Motivo Scar Care Products:
Arnica Montana Flower Extract: Soothes inflammation and reduces redness around scars, providing comfort during the healing process.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, calendula helps to promote skin healing and reduce irritation at the site of scars on the chest and back.
Allantoin: Supports skin healing and regeneration, resulting in smoother and softer skin texture around scars on the chest and back.
Niacinamide: Helps improve the skin's barrier function, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promoting smoother skin texture around scars on the chest and back.
Panthenol: Provides moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties, supporting skin healing and soothing irritated skin on the chest and back.
Scars can cause physical and mental challenges. Click these links to learn more about the Physical and Mental challenges that can happen after procedures on the Chest or Back area.
TUMMY TUCK
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure used to flatten and tighten the abdomen. Tummy tuck scars usually run horizontally along the lower abdomen. These scars may be prominent initially but can fade over time. Proper scar care can aid in the healing process and promote a flatter and smoother abdominal appearance.
Beneficial Ingredients in Motivo Scar Care Products:
Arnica Montana Flower Extract: Soothes inflammation and reduces redness around tummy tuck scars, providing comfort during the healing process.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, calendula helps to promote skin healing and reduce irritation at the site of tummy tuck scars.
Allantoin: Supports skin healing and regeneration, resulting in smoother and softer skin texture around tummy tuck scars.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: Acts as an emollient, providing a smooth and soft feel to the skin, enhancing the delivery of other active ingredients and promoting a more even skin tone and texture around tummy tuck scars.
Niacinamide: Helps improve the skin's barrier function, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promoting smoother skin texture around tummy tuck scars.
Scars can cause physical and mental challenges. Click these links to learn more about the Physical and Mental challenges that can happen after having a Tummy Tuck.
LIMBS
Scars on limbs can result from various surgeries, injuries, or accidents. The appearance of limb scars can vary, depending on the size and depth of the wound and individual healing factors. While scars on limbs are a natural part of the body's healing process, certain scar care ingredients can aid in minimizing their appearance, promoting skin healing, and enhancing mobility.
Types of Limbs Surgeries:
Total Knee Replacement (TKR): A surgical procedure where the damaged knee joint is replaced with an artificial joint (prosthesis) to alleviate pain and improve function in cases of severe arthritis or knee joint degeneration.
ACL Reconstruction: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction is performed to replace a torn ACL in the knee. The torn ligament is replaced with a graft, typically from the patellar tendon or hamstring tendons, to stabilize the knee joint.
Hip Replacement (Total Hip Arthroplasty): A surgical procedure to replace a damaged or diseased hip joint with an artificial hip prosthesis, reducing pain and improving mobility in patients with hip arthritis or hip fractures.Rotator
Cuff Repair: A surgical procedure to repair a torn or damaged rotator cuff in the shoulder. The torn tendons are reattached to the bone to restore shoulder function and alleviate pain.
Carpal Tunnel Release: A procedure to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist by cutting the transverse carpal ligament. It is used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes hand pain and numbness.
Beneficial Ingredients in Motivo Scar Care Products:
Arnica Montana Flower Extract: Soothes inflammation and reduces redness around limb scars, providing comfort during the healing process.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, calendula helps to promote skin healing and reduce irritation at the site of limb scars.
Allantoin: Supports skin healing and regeneration, resulting in smoother and softer skin texture around limb scars.
Niacinamide: Helps improve the skin's barrier function, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promoting smoother skin texture around limb scars.
Panthenol: Provides moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties, supporting skin healing and soothing irritated skin around limb scars.
Scars can cause physical and mental challenges. Click these links to learn more about the Physical and Mental challenges that can happen after having a surgical procedure on your limbs.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE - LAPAROSCOPY
Minimally invasive surgeries involve making small incisions and using specialized instruments to perform procedures. These surgeries often result in smaller scars compared to traditional open surgeries. Proper scar care can help in the healing process, promoting the appearance of less noticeable scars.
Types of Minimally Invasive Scars:
Laparoscopic Surgery: A surgical technique using small incisions and a camera to perform procedures internally, reducing trauma and recovery time.
Endoscopic Surgery: Procedures using an endoscope to visualize and treat conditions within the body through natural openings or small incisions.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Surgical procedures performed using robotic arms, providing enhanced precision and dexterity.
Beneficial Ingredients in Motivo Scar Care Products:
Glycerin: Acts as a humectant to attract and retain moisture, promoting proper hydration and softness of the skin, aiding in the healing process of minimally invasive scars.
Saccharide Isomerate: Acts as a humectant, providing long-lasting hydration to the skin around minimally invasive scars. - Allantoin: Supports skin healing and regeneration, resulting in smoother and softer skin texture around minimally invasive scars.
Hyaluronic Acid: Retains moisture, plumps the skin, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around minimally invasive scars.
Xanthan Gum: Functions as a thickener and stabilizer, providing a smooth texture and even distribution of ingredients in topical products, making it beneficial in scar creams for minimally invasive scars.
Scars can cause physical and mental challenges. Click these links to learn more about the Physical and Mental challenges that can happen after having a minimally invasive procedure.
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