Scars in your life

Whether caesarean section, cosmetic surgery, removal of the appendix or birthmark: scars caused by surgical interventions occur more and more frequently and are by far the most common type of scar. To prevent them from becoming a disruptive factor for body function and well-being, it is crucial that they are treated with effective scar care right from the start – after the wound has completely closed or directly after the stitches have been pulled.

Find out more about postoperative scars and their treatment in this section.

Scars and your lifestyle

Scars can restrict quality of life and your personal lifestyle in all sorts of ways. | more

Physical stress

A scar results when a deeper wound heals. As such, it not only represents a visual and psychological problem, but a physical one too. | more

Scars affect feelings

Scars can have serious effects on mental well-being. | more

Contractubex®, gel

Indications: hypertrophic and keloidal scars, movement-restricting and cosmetically disfiguring scars after operations, amputations, burns and accidents; contractures such as Dupuytren’s contracture and traumatic tendon contractures; cicatrical structures (atrophic scars), once these lesions have closed.*

 ** For risks and side effects please read package inserts and ask your physician or pharmacist.

Last revision of the text: September 2023.

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*This is a summary of all indications granted in different countries of the EU. Please respect your local package insert and indications

**Market authorisation holder may be different for single countries