13 Oct Are collagen dressings the answer to better post-surgical wound healing?

The primary goal of post-surgical wound care is to accelerate healing and prevent wounds from becoming chronic. Part of the treatment process involves selecting a wound dressing that will deliver the best possible results for the patient. There is a multi-billion-dollar market for advanced wound care dressings that offers a variety of options. But research shows that collagen dressings are one of the best answers to best post-surgical wound healing. 

What are collagen dressings for wound care?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. Because of this, it is a major component of the biological materials that support cells and all phases of wound healing. For wounds to heal properly, they need a moist environment to support the growth of new cells and tissue formation. Collagen dressings work through each phase of wound healing. They attract healthy cells, such as keratinocytes and fibroblasts, to the wound, which promotes debridement and other positive developments. Collagen also provides a natural substrate or scaffold for new tissue growth. 

One of the common issues with post-surgical wounds is increased inflammation caused by elevated matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) in the wound. Collagen dressings chemically bind to MMPs found in wounds, so experts believe that these specialized dressings give MMPs an alternate source to focus on, leaving your body’s natural collagen to do important healing work. 

According to the American College of Surgeons, collagen “maintains wound moisture and enables healing at a rapid rate.” If you or a loved one are dealing with a post-surgical wound, it makes sense to include this solution in your care. 

FritzFinn offers collagen dressings to promote healing

FritzFinn is a value-added medical device distributor that offers innovative wound care solutions for patients and their providers. Called SMARTKITS™, the solution from FritzFinn is an all-in-one daily wound care package that is personalized to the patient’s needs and delivered directly to their door. 

When wound care patients receive their SMARTKITS package, it will contain a series of products to dress their post-surgical wounds. One of those items is collagen dressings, which are:

• 100 percent Type 1 Native Bovine Collagen
• Highly absorptive porous collagen sheets
• Non-adherent
• Biodegradable and biocompatible
• Made from no additives, synthetics, or fillers

SMARTKITS’ collagen absorbs wound fluid to form a protective gel and promote healing. It also reduces inflammation and the chances of scarring. 

Find out more about convenient and effective home wound care from FritzFinn

You or your loved one are already dealing with enough pain, discomfort, and inconvenience after a surgical procedure. What you need is a safe, effective, and simple solution for home wound care. That’s where SMARTKITS can help. 

The SMARTKITS developed by FritzFinn are designed to make your life easier and deliver the best possible outcome. Your customized wound care solution will be delivered directly to your doorstep with everything you need for a single wound care dressing. For more information about using SMARTKITS and collagen for post-surgical wounds, contact us today for more information about having SMARTKITS delivered to your doorstep.