Scars and
burns
Thermal
Treatment

Scars can be caused by burns, trauma, animal bites, surgery or ionising radiation.
We treat scars of all origins that are enlarged, inflamed or itchy.
Dermatological scar treatment is also effective for scars caused by amputation. 

The dermatology cure at Saint-Gervais les Bains is open from February to November.

For patients with severe burns, the cure is offered as soon as possible, starting 3 months after the injury. It also depends on the care teams in the rehabilitation department.

Treatments are given every morning for 18 consecutive days, Monday to Saturday, and last approximately 1.5 hours each day. Sunday is a day of rest. During your first consultation, your doctor will draw up a treatment plan, which will include the treatments to be carried out during your 18-day stay.

All treatments are carried out using 100% thermal spring water to ensure the highest quality.

Treatments prescribed by the doctor and carried out daily:

THERMAL WATER DRINK CURE: you will benefit from the anti-inflammatory properties of thermal water from the inside out, revitalising your body.

FILIFORM SHOWER 1 to 3 minutes: this high-pressure shower is performed by the thermal doctor. It deeply restructures, softens the skin and soothes itching.

GENERAL BATH 15 minutes: The bath has a soothing, drying and healing effect. The warmth of the water stimulates the skin's circulation. It has a relaxing effect, especially for people with stiff joints.

GENERAL SPRAY 15 minutes: Finely sprayed water drains the skin.

These four treatments are prescribed for each patient depending on the severity of the pathology and the patient's needs. The doctor may also prescribe a facial spray and local baths.

COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS

CEPHALIQUE SHOWER Thermal water trickles over the scalp. The effects of the water soothe and heal the skin.

LOCAL BATH 10 to 15 minutes: For hands and/or legs. This treatment enhances the decongestant, anti-itch and relaxing effects of the thermal water.

FACE SPRAY 10 to 15 minutes: A mist of thermal water is sprayed on the face.

MASSAGE CICATRICIEL Massage by a physiotherapist on prior prescription from the surgeon, thermal doctor or attending physician.

 
 

SOFTENING & CALMING

The Saint-Gervais thermal water is highly mineralised and ideal for soothing scars and burns. The many minerals and trace elements in the water help to soften and reduce scars and burns on the skin.
Known for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties, Mont Blanc thermal water has a lasting effect on your skin, helping it to regain its suppleness and elasticity in the long term. The spa treatment at Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc is a natural solution for soothing the after-effects of burns and scars.
Contact with the thermal water greatly reduces itching in most patients. As the days go by, the inflammation and volume of the scars tend to diminish and the skin becomes smoother. The healing process is aided by the minerals in the Saint-Gervais thermal water.

ENHANCEMENT

In addition to thermal treatments, personalised scar massages are offered by the spa's physiotherapy team, which is qualified in burn therapy. The Thermes de Saint-Gervais specialise in scar treatment and have over 60 years' experience in treating burns and amputations.  

EXCHANGE & SHARE

During your stay, you'll be able to talk to qualified professionals and people from all walks of life. It's a great way to break the isolation caused by your illness and share your experiences and the difficulties of everyday life.

WATER QUALITY
The quality of the water at the Saint-Gervais thermal baths, which have treated more than 200,000 people for more than 200 years, is of paramount importance. 

A CURE ON A HUMAN SCALE
At Saint-Gervais, the people who take the waters are not numbers - they say so themselves! This means that you can spend 3 weeks in an environment where you feel at home, where special attention is paid to each person. It's a bit like a cocoon where you come to take care of yourself! Once a week you'll have the opportunity to share a meal together.

A MAGICAL SETTING
In the heart of a magnificent 10-hectare thermal park, Les Thermes de Saint-Gervais is a unique destination! Surrounded by lush vegetation, the thermal centre is deeply rooted in the Alpine landscape.