Application of Collagen Membranes - Dressings  always must be done under professional supervision or sanitary authorized personnel.

1) To apply the Collagen Membranes there is no need for local anaesthesia or preparation from affected area. It can be used with any type of tissue loss, whether chronic, infected or poorly vascularised.

2) It acts as a natural transplant and is used by the body's fibrous tissue, stimulating granulation and healing without producing immunological or foreign body reactions.

3) Before placing the Collagen Membrane, clean the wound with water and soap or physiological solution. Iodated products must be avoided because they can produce necrosis areas on the wound edges.

4) Cut the membrane to the wound size. If wanted, moist it in physiological solution to shape. If infection exists the membrane can be moisted with any antibiotic or antiseptic. In such case, ensure about the tolerance of the patient to this medicaments.

5) Apply the Collagen Membrane only on the tissue to be repaired or protected and always avoid to remain pressed or tensed.

6) After being placed, shaped and pillowed inside the wound, it must be covered. It's very important to avoid implant mobility. In some cases it can be applied a rod, bandage,etc.. to immobilize the area.

7) In surgically created cavities, Collagen Dressings can be used to completely fill all of the volume loss. To avoid membrane displacement some stitches can be applied on the cavitity lips to fix it.

8) To cover bloody areas, doubtful sutures, stumps, hernial repairs, etc... simply suture in place a thin collagen membrane.

9) Once placed, check the Collagen Membrane every 24 to 48 hours, adding more dressings if it is necessary without taking off the collagen that has been placed previously.

10) The total resorption period depends on many factors such as the patient, clinical situation and location.

11) In surgical interventions, high percentages of total healing are obtained, avoiding secondary surgeries.