How to remove a plaster
A guide to removing plasters painlessly
Removing a plaster with traditional adhesive can result in damage and pain due to the stripping of epidermal cells and hair. However following these three simple steps should help you remove the plaster from your skin without pain:
Thanks to its extremely soft and gentle silicone adhesive, Silicone Soft is painless to remove, without disruption to the skin barrier. When removed, it leaves the skin free from residues, no matter how long it has been on the skin.
During wear, the silicone gel layer creates a perfect bond between the plaster and the uneven surface of the skin. As a result, the plaster sticks securely to the skin, even after being repositioned. These plasters can even be removed from hairy skin without pain.
Elastoplast Sensitive Plasters are also painless to remove while providing secure and skin friendly adhesion to ensure that the plaster stays in place. These plasters are the perfect solution for people with fragile, irritated or sensitive skin who require extra-gentle and soft wound treatment. They're also designed to help those experiencing pain or anxiety at plaster removal.
While adults are more likely to be able to remove plasters without too much pain, young children may find the process very painful. However there are a number of techniques that parents can use for plaster removal: