✓ Medically reviewed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon (M.Ch., DNB)
Compression therapy, which is commonly referred to as pressure therapy for scar management, is an important component of the rehabilitation process for burn patients. As long as elastic bandages or compression garments don’t shear against the skin, they are used to apply pressure to healing burns and grafts. By interfering with collagen production and assisting in the realignment of collagen fibers, this compression helps to reduce the formation of scars. Compression has a number of advantages, including the potential to:
- Skin that is prone to irritation should be protected.
- Improve the circulation of injured tissues.
- Using vascular support, you can reduce the pain in your extremities.
- Itching should be reduced.
- Scars that are dense and hard should be reduced.
- By applying pressure on contracture bands, you can lengthen your skin.
- Elastic wrap bandages (Ace Wrap): Initially, these were used to apply pressure to the arms and legs.
- Tubular pressure bandages (Tubigrip): Initially, tubular pressure bandages were used to give mild pressure.
- Interim care garments are off-the-shelf garments that are used to relieve pressure until custom-made garments become available.
- Custom-made garments: Nylon spandex garments are produced to the patient’s measurements by one of the burn compression garment manufacturers.
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Pressure garments for keloids in Surat
Pressure garments for keloids are custom-fitted elastic supports that apply steady, gentle pressure over a raised scar. Used under the guidance of Dr. Ashutosh Shah at Elegance Clinic, Surat, they help flatten and soften keloid and hypertrophic scars as part of a wider scar-management plan.
What are pressure garments for keloids?
Pressure garments are medical-grade compression sleeves, vests or wraps made to fit a specific body area. Worn consistently, the sustained pressure limits collagen build-up in a scar and encourages it to become flatter, paler and more comfortable over time.
They are most often used after surgery, burns or on stubborn raised scars, and work best alongside other treatments rather than on their own.
Who needs pressure garment therapy?
- Raised, firm keloid or hypertrophic scars after surgery or injury
- Healing burn scars at risk of thickening
- Scars that itch, feel tight or are still reddening
- People who have had a keloid removed and want to lower the chance of it returning
If a scar is growing, itching or hardening, it is worth reviewing early.
How pressure garment therapy works at Elegance Clinic
- Assessment: the scar, its stage and the right garment type and pressure are checked.
- Fitting: a garment is measured to fit the area snugly without restricting movement.
- Wear schedule: garments are usually worn for many hours a day over several months, as advised.
- Review: the scar is reviewed regularly and the plan is adjusted or combined with other options.
Why choose Elegance Clinic for keloid scar management in Surat
Keloids are managed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Surat, who tailors pressure therapy to each scar and combines it with other cosmetic and plastic surgery services when needed. Care focuses on realistic goals, comfort and lowering the chance of recurrence.
Pressure garment FAQs
How long do I need to wear a pressure garment?
Most people wear it for several months, often many hours each day, because steady long-term pressure is what helps a scar flatten. The exact duration is set for your scar at review.
Do pressure garments cure keloids?
They do not cure keloids, but they help control thickening and are often combined with injections, silicone or laser. Keloids can recur, so ongoing follow-up matters.
Are pressure garments uncomfortable?
They feel firm at first and settle within a few days as you get used to them. A well-fitted garment should support the scar without cutting in or limiting movement.
When should pressure therapy start?
It usually starts once the wound has healed, and earlier use on new or post-surgery scars tends to give better control than starting late.
Can I wash and reuse the garment?
Yes. Garments are washed gently and reused, and most people are given more than one so pressure is maintained while one is drying.
Book a consultation at Elegance Clinic, Surat. Speak to Dr. Ashutosh Shah about your options: WhatsApp +91 83205 00350 or call +91 83205 00350 / +91 96241 07602. Clinics in Adajan and Vesu.
This information is educational and not a substitute for an in-person medical assessment. Suitability and outcomes are confirmed after consultation with a qualified surgeon.
