Silicone gel does speed up healing and helps healing of scars and sores and helps protect the skin and wounds from any bacterial infections.
You should apply silicone gel 2 times a day.
You should start using silicone gel on scars when the incisions have completely healed and all the sutures are out which takes around 3 weeks postop.
Silicone works on scars by softening and flattening the scars and allows the skin to breathe and protects the scarred tissue from bacterial invasion and prevents bacteria induced excessive collagen production in the scar tissue.
Silicone gel takes around 3 months to 4 months to remove scars although some people may need to use silicone gel a bit longer.
The side effects of silicone gel are malodor, maceration of the skin, rash and itchiness which are well tolerated and can be minimized by rinsing the area properly daily.
Silicone helps scars heal faster and promotes healing and fading of the scars.
Silicone gel does really work on scars as silicone gel hydrates the scar tissue and reduces the production of collagen fibers.
The silicone gel has also been shown to reduce redness and also to make scars flatter, paler and softer.
The time it takes to see results from silicone gel varies from person to person and depends on the type of scar.
However some people may notice improvements of their scars within weeks of using silicone gel, while others might need several months of treatment.
For optimal results, consistently use the silicone gel or silicone scar sheets as directed for a minimum of 2-4 months.
Common side effects of silicone gel sheets include itchiness, rash, maceration of the skin, and malodor.
These symptoms are generally well-tolerated and can be minimized by rinsing the area properly daily.
Other things that can help get rid of scars include laser therapy, cryotherapy, skin camouflage creams and powders and steroid injections or cream.
Vitamin E also works to get rid of scars and fade scars.
Massaging with vitamin E oils could help reduce collagen build-up, which can help flatten out raised scars.
Try massaging for four to five minutes, three or four times a day and see if it works for you.
Scar massage is a way of softening and flattening scars.
Massaging the scar can stop scar tissue build up and help make scars less noticeable.
The scar or scars will continue to grow and change for about twelve to eighteen months, so the earlier and more regularly you massage your scar, the less the chance of long-term problems.