Opsite Post-Op Waterproof Adhesive Film + Pad Dressing 6.5cm x 5cm, Pack of 25

Overall: whilst i have explained some of the pros & cons of this item below, I want to state that this is still the best version of this style of sterile dressing I have tried (& I’ve tried many!!) and I would highly recommend Opsite products in general for their superior quality, effectiveness & comfort.Detailed review…*Comfort & sensitivity*:I have previously used this brand & particular style of dressing & found them to be very good quality materials, much easier to apply & much more comfortable to wear than equivalent products of many other brands (including being easier to sort of ‘ignore’ if you dislike having something stuck to your skin for a period of time like me!!). Also I have very sensitive skin and personally this dressing is one of the only ones that doesn’t being to feel itchy after being applied & it also doesn’t leave a dressing-shaped rash after removing! Also not too difficult or uncomfortable to remove if done carefully (please do get advice from a qualified medical professional if you usually experience excessive pain/any skin damage when trying to remove dressings as there are various methods & medical adhesive removers that can help). Final ‘pro’ here is that it feels “breathable” as product describes, which again helps with comfort & is also important for optimal wound healing.*Durability:*Whilst I would say these are still the most effective in terms of durability, adhesion & waterproofing compared to the numerous other leading brands I have tried, unfortunately for me they still aren’t really as durable as I would have hoped: For example: Usually despite properly cleaning & prepping the skin around the wound to ensure most effective adhesion, on average it still usually only stays fully stuck for maybe 1/2 a day max (N.B. I do realise that this may be due to the awkwardness of the area i am using it on & the amount of unavoidable movement that reduces the dressing’s durability as have used this dressing in past for different area which was less exposed to excessive movement & friction & it stayed put for 3 days perfectly!). Unfortunately it definitely doesn’t cope well if the area becomes hot & sweaty and starts sliding & coming loose much more quickly than previous stated.*Waterproofing:*Whilst I do think it is a very effective waterproof dressing, I wouldn’t recommend allowing it to become excessively saturated for very long, or very frequently; because from my experiences, it did loosen the adhesive & caused it to create little ‘gaps’ in the dressing’s seal after a longer shower… Obviously it did do it’s job in keeping the actual wound protected & clean whilst showering, but it just meant that for me, It was safer to replace the dressing afterwards to avoid risking possible infection as the ‘seal’ had been compromised & could then let in bacteria etc.*Absorption*:Good adsorption and is specifically designed to not adhere to wound itself (so will not interrupt wound healing or damage when removed). N.B. As this specific product instruction should also state: it’s not really suitable for wounds that are uncontrollably or excessively bleeding or that are producing large volumes of exudate (the absorbant pad will just become fully saturated too quickly & actually end up causing moisture damage/degradation to skin surrounding wound too).*Price*When I purchased this box, it was significantly cheaper than purchasing from any local pharmacies and obviously much better value than buying online in smaller packs. Whilst slightly more expensive than other brand’s equivalent dressings, I have found it still saves me money as cheaper ones don’t last as long so end up using more!IHope all this helps someone!

Perfect dressings especially for ulcers and other open wounds..a good buy…

These are the exact ones used at hospitals. Covered my burn wound, easy to use and effective too

As near as I could find to what the hospital hands out. It was a good as but. Bit expensive. Would purchase again.

after having a small op and running out of the dressings the hospital gave me, I ordered these and was really pleased they did the job perfectly!

Good product

Have these for dealing with blood blisters which I seem prone to.The last lot were fine, this batch have been very mixed in use, with several not sticking at all, other's have either peeled off under my clothes dropping off whilst out and about or stuck to my clothes leaving a sticky adhesive residue.Some have stuck so well they've been almost painful to remove and other's just fall off in the shower. It seems very hit and miss quality.

Very impressed with products.