Does Scar Gel Really Work?
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In looking at most over-the-counter products available for treating scars, it looks as though there is one common ingredient that helps a formulation to dramatically improve the condition of a scar. That ingredient is Silicone.
Silicone has been used for many years in the treatment of scars and can dramatically improve the look and feel a scar
In fact, topical silicone therapy usually is considered the first line of treatment by many plastic surgeons.
Importantly, many silicone-based products are available to soften, flatten, and lighten scars.
Silicone comes in 2 forms for treating scars – in either a silicone sheet, or a silicone-based gel.
Silicone sheets have been around for more than 30 years and are a tried and tested form of therapy for scars.
A more modern form of silicone treatment comes in a gel, which is easily applied to all areas of the body, dries very quickly and has no fragrance.
Silicone performs several actions which disrupts the scar formation process and helps to prevent (as well as heal) scars.
Application of silicone directly to skin allows it to “breathe”, resulting in a softer and flatter scar.
Silicone based formulas also heal scars by protecting the scarred tissue from bacterial invasion.
This is important because bacteria have the ability to increase collagen production in the scar tissue (which can actually grow a scar).
It has been proven by clinical research in tests that after 6 months, the application of silicone can produce up to an 86% reduction in texture, 84% in color, and 68% in height of scars.
Research indicates that silicone-based therapy will take up to 6-12 months of constant application to produce optimum results.
It must be stressed though that the application of silicone needs be regular and consistent.
Over time, the application of silicon-based treatments will help a scar to become lighter, flatter and less visible on a person’s skin.
When looking at different types of products to use in the reduction of a scar, it’s important to consider the use of silicone as an active ingredient in any formulation.
Silicone is very easily applied to the skin, dries very quickly and protects it from the air and other elements.
Silicone will also help to lighten, flatten and make a scar far less visible in a relatively short space of time.
Silicone has been used for many years in the treatment of scars and can dramatically improve the look and feel a scar
In fact, topical silicone therapy usually is considered the first line of treatment by many plastic surgeons.
Importantly, many silicone-based products are available to soften, flatten, and lighten scars.
Forms of silicone for treating scars
Silicone comes in 2 forms for treating scars – in either a silicone sheet, or a silicone-based gel.
Silicone sheets have been around for more than 30 years and are a tried and tested form of therapy for scars.
A more modern form of silicone treatment comes in a gel, which is easily applied to all areas of the body, dries very quickly and has no fragrance.
How silicone-based formulas work to improve scars
Silicone performs several actions which disrupts the scar formation process and helps to prevent (as well as heal) scars.
Application of silicone directly to skin allows it to “breathe”, resulting in a softer and flatter scar.
Silicone based formulas also heal scars by protecting the scarred tissue from bacterial invasion.
This is important because bacteria have the ability to increase collagen production in the scar tissue (which can actually grow a scar).
It has been proven by clinical research in tests that after 6 months, the application of silicone can produce up to an 86% reduction in texture, 84% in color, and 68% in height of scars.
How long will silicone take to improve a scar?
Research indicates that silicone-based therapy will take up to 6-12 months of constant application to produce optimum results.
It must be stressed though that the application of silicone needs be regular and consistent.
Over time, the application of silicon-based treatments will help a scar to become lighter, flatter and less visible on a person’s skin.
Conclusion
When looking at different types of products to use in the reduction of a scar, it’s important to consider the use of silicone as an active ingredient in any formulation.
Silicone is very easily applied to the skin, dries very quickly and protects it from the air and other elements.
Silicone will also help to lighten, flatten and make a scar far less visible in a relatively short space of time.