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    Do the edges of the barrier lift, roll up or get gummy when you are swimming, going in the hot tub or taking a shower?

    When being in the water the edges of the barrier may lift/loosen, causing them to roll and affect overall adhesion.

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    Brava® Elastic Barrier Strips – Curved Brava® Elastic Barrier Strips – Curved

    Elastic -- so they move with you

    The Brava® Elastic Barrier Strip secures the position of the barrier and is elastic so it follows your body shape and movements.

    Brava® Elastic Barrier Strip is also available in other shapes to fit other body profiles and types of barriers. 
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    The Brava® Elastic Barrier Strip is designed to prevent the edges of the barrier from lifting and rolling and keeps your barrier securely in place. It is elastic so it follows body contours and movements. This can provide greater security and peace of mind that your barrier will stay in place.

    They are also skin-friendly as they absorb moisture.

    The strips are designed to stick around the edges of your barrier (overlapping onto your skin, like a picture frame around your barrier). You can use either one or two strips, depending on where you need extra security.

    Brava® Elastic Barrier Strips – Y-Shape Brava® Elastic Barrier Strips – Y-Shape

    Extra support for outward areas

    Brava® Elastic Barrier Strips – Y-Shape provides extra support and adhesive coverage for extra security, especially in outward areas such as a hernia. They are elastic, so they move with you as you bend and stretch.
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    Brava® Elastic Barrier Strips – Y-Shape keep your barrier in position for extra security. They are elastic, so they move with you as you bend and stretch. They are also skin-friendly as they absorb moisture.

    They are now available in new shapes to fit most sizes and shapes of barriers.

    Brava® Elastic Barrier Strips – Straight Brava® Elastic Barrier Strips – Straight

    Elastic so they move with your body as you bend and stretch

     

     

    Brava® Elastic Barrier Strips – Straight fit square barriers. They keep the barrier in place, and move with you as you bend and stretch.
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    Brava® Elastic Barrier Strips – Straight keep your barrier in position for extra security. They are elastic, so they move with you as you bend and stretch. They are also skin-friendly as they absorb moisture.

    They are now available in new shapes to fit most sizes and shapes of barriers.

    IMPORTANT! If you have any concerns – such as skin problems or how to use new products – you should always consult your ostomy nurse.

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    • If female, consider wearing a tight swimsuit when in water to help prevent the adhesive edges from rolling. 
    • If male, bike shorts underneath your swim trunks may help.

     

     

    • It may help to change your barrier a couple of hours before doing your physical activity. This way the barrier will have time to seal well to your skin while still being relatively newly changed. 

     

     

    Check your ostomy health regularly

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    Join Coloplast® Care, our personalized support program that offers support and education when you need it, and we will remind you to check on your ostomy health on a regular basis.

    The Ostomy Check helps you stay engaged with your pouching routine, enabling you to check that your skin is still healthy and, if not, seek guidance and advice to get you on the right track. 

    Join Coloplast®  Care here or call us at 1-877-858-2656.

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