10 Nov Wound Healing at a Faster Rate: The Benefits of Collagen Dressings

If you or a loved one have a surgical procedure coming up, you’ll need to be concerned with post-surgical wound care. Shortly after the procedure, the facility will send you home with instructions on caring for your wound – following these is essential to fast and efficient healing. One product that may not be included in the instructions, but one that can help facilitate better wound healing is called collagen dressings.  Should you include this in your wound care regimen or not? Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of this amazing wound care product. 

What are collagen dressings for home wound care?

Every post-surgical wound is different, and some don’t heal as perfectly as we would hope. Comorbidities, environmental factors, and wound care are just a few of the factors that can impact how quickly and well a wound will heal. Collagen, which is a protein found in your body, plays a vital role in wound healing by promoting new cell growth and supporting the formation of new blood vessels. 

While your body contains collagen, it’s more effective to promote wound healing by using collagen dressings as part of your post-surgical wound care. Collagen dressings promote the generation of new collagen fibers, support new tissue growth, and create a moist wound environment. Collagen dressings are available in many sizes and forms, making them an excellent choice for home wound care. 

The benefits of collagen dressings for post-surgical wounds

When a patient undergoes a procedure or suffers a serious injury, they may have a deep wound that requires healing. For example, a surgical incision may require primary and secondary closures, which involve a combination of sutures, staples, or glue. 

No matter what type of closure your physician chooses for the wound, it is not going to have full strength again for some time. The “tensile strength” of a wound is the skin’s resistance after an incision closure, which is only at about 20% at three weeks post-procedure. It might take several years to regain 100% tensile strength without assistance. 

Collagen is the material in our bodies that helps rebuild tensile strength. In fact, the American College of Surgeons recommends using collagen, stating it “maintains wound moisture and enables healing at a rapid rate.”

Using collagen helps promote fast and efficient wound healing, which helps you get back on your feet quicker and more ready to participate in things like physical therapy and the activities that you love. 

Contact FritzFinn to learn more about collagen dressings in SMARTKITS

FritzFinn is a value-added medical product innovator that offers advanced wound care solutions for providers and patients. Their SMARTKITS™ is an all-in-one wound care package that is customized for your particular wound needs and delivered directly to your doorstep. 

When you order SMARTKITS from FritzFinn, you get a personalized wound care solution that is effective and convenient. It also includes collagen dressings, which are:

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

The collagen used in SMARTKITS forms a protective gel by absorbing wound fluid, which promotes healing. It also reduces inflammation and the chances of scarring.  If you’re interested in ordering SMARTKITS and taking advantage of the benefits of collagen dressing, contact FritzFinn today to learn more.