Collagen Dressings
If you're looking for an advanced, clinically proven approach to healing difficult wounds, collagen dressings may be the answer. Accelerated Wound Care (AWC) offers in-home application of collagen-based treatments to patients across the Chicagoland area. These dressings support skin regeneration, reduce scarring, and promote healing even in complex or chronic wounds. Whether you're managing a diabetic ulcer or recovering from surgery, our mobile team will bring this innovative solution directly to your door.
What Are Collagen Dressings?
Collagen dressings are bioactive wound care products designed to stimulate healing by supporting the skin’s natural structure. Collagen, a protein found in skin and connective tissue, plays a key role in tissue repair. At AWC, we use high-quality collagen derived from animal sources—typically bovine or porcine—available in sheet, powder, or gel form to suit different wound needs.
Who Needs Collagen Dressings?
These dressings are most effective for patients with chronic, slow-healing, or non-healing wounds. That includes pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, post-surgical wounds, and severe burns. Collagen dressings are especially beneficial for patients with compromised healing due to conditions like poor circulation or infection. If your wound isn’t healing as expected, our clinicians may recommend collagen as part of your customized care plan.
Best Types of Collagen Dressings
Our providers select the most appropriate collagen solution based on your wound’s size, depth, moisture level, and infection risk. Common types include:
Hydrocolloid Collagen Dressings– Combine collagen with gel-forming agents to maintain a moist environment—ideal for exuding wounds such as pressure ulcers and burns.
Antimicrobial Collagen Dressings– Infused with infection-fighting agents like silver, these dressings are used for wounds at higher risk of contamination.
Advanced Wound Care Collagen Dressings– Engineered for complex or chronic wounds that haven’t responded to conventional treatment, offering enhanced regenerative support.
Understanding the Collagen Dressing Process
Each dressing is applied by a trained AWC provider during an in-home visit. We begin by cleansing the wound, removing debris, and preparing the surrounding skin. The collagen material is then placed directly over the wound bed. If needed, we may moisten the dressing with sterile saline to aid flexibility and coverage. A secondary protective dressing is used to secure it and support an ideal healing environment.
Benefits of Collagen Dressings
Faster Healing– Supports the wound matrix and promotes quicker tissue growth compared to traditional dressings.
Reduced Scarring– Collagen’s role in organized tissue formation can improve cosmetic outcomes and minimize long-term scarring.
Increased Comfort– These dressings are gentle and non-irritating, making them well-tolerated by patients with sensitive or fragile skin.
Accelerated Regeneration– Collagen helps recruit and support new tissue development, speeding up recovery for stubborn or stalled wounds.
Schedule Collagen Dressing Care in Chicagoland
Chronic wounds don’t have to slow you down. With AWC, you can receive advanced treatments like collagen dressings without leaving home. Our mobile wound care team travels across Chicagoland to deliver personalized, hospital-grade care to patients just like you. Contact us today to schedule a home visit and take the next step toward faster, healthier healing.
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Accelerated Wound Care – Serving the Chicagoland Area
Phone: (844) 292-5708
Fax: (244) 361-2616
Email: Info@AWCIllinois.com
2720 S. River Rd., Suite 256
Des Plaines, IL, 60018