When the skin around your stoma is uneven or has small crevices, a paste can help create a better seal and reduce leaks. Below is a clear how-to for applying the paste properly and effectively.
What is Ostomy Paste For?
The main ostomy paste use is primarily to fill naturally irregular skin surfaces so the ostomy wafer or pouch adheres cleanly.
SNS’s Skin Barrier Paste for ostomy is designed to protect the peri-stomal skin and reduce irritation by sealing gaps. It comes in an easy-to-squeeze tube and has enhanced adhesion for a quick and simple seal.
Ostomy Paste vs Ring
The decision on whether to use a ring or a paste depends on your skin topography. The paste molds more easily into crevices, whereas a ring is preformed. SNS Medical provides
Step-by-Step Ostomy Barrier Paste Application
Here’s a quick step-by-step guide on how to apply the paste:
- Prepare the area. Remove your old pouch or baseplate. Clean the skin around the stoma gently with a no-sting cleanser or prescribed wipes. Dry the skin completely so no moisture or residue remains.
- Open the tube and load paste. Squeeze a small amount of ostomy barrier paste onto a clean fingertip or spatula. You don’t need a thick layer – just enough to fill contour gaps.
- Apply to skin or wafer. You can apply paste directly onto the skin around the stoma or onto the hole in your wafer. Spread in a circular pattern around the stoma opening to fill dips and uneven spots.
- Smooth the paste. Use a clean finger or applicator to smooth the edges so there are no ridges. This is vital for both adhesion and comfort.
- Press the wafer/pouch in place. Press the wafer firmly onto the skin and hold for 30 seconds to one minute to get a strong bond.
- Monitor and adjust. Check for leaks. If you see paste squeezing out, you may need to trim the wafer opening or apply less paste next time.
Using this technique of ostomy paste application can extend wear time and improve seal security during your ostomy surgery recovery and beyond. If you’d like to try a reliable option, Sage and Simple Skin Barrier Paste from Safe and Simple site. It helps enhance both comfort and leak prevention.
FAQ
1. Clean and dry the skin
2. Take a small bead of paste and apply it to uneven skin
3. Smooth edges
4. Fix the wafer or pouch firmly
It’s used to fill skin irregularities around a stoma so that the adhesive surface of a pouching system seals evenly and prevents leakage.
Squeeze the paste onto skin or pouch hole, spread in a circle around the stoma before you smooth the edges and place the wafer or pouch.
It’s a malleable and skin-safe barrier material designed to seal gaps and contour irregular skin around the stoma to support adhesion and skin health.
