Scar reduction apparatus

A post-scar formation reduction apparatus for post-scar formation treatment of a wound site, the apparatus comprising:

• a biocompatible scar interface layer;
• a compressible pressure chamber which at least substantially overlies the scar interface layer;
• a uniformly or substantially uniformly compressible pressure element in the pressure chamber and extending over at least a majority of the scar interface layer, the pressure element having a bulk modulus enabling a predetermined uniform or substantially uniform compression of the pressure element in at least a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the scar interface layer on application of a specific pressure;
• evacuator which at least partially evacuates the pressure chamber, whereby the pressure element is uniformly or substantially uniformly compressed in the direction of the scar interface layer and the pressure chamber positively urges the compressed pressure element towards the scar interface layer;
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• a non-invasive connector which is spaced from a central region of the scar interface layer and which is at or adjacent to at least a perimeter of the scar interface layer for holding the scar interface layer in position over a user's scar.