Silicone Treatment
Silicone gel and silicone sheeting for scars: how they work, what the evidence supports, and how they compare with steroid injections, pressure therapy, and other first-line options for raised scars.
When Should You Start Silicone Scar Treatment?
Silicone sheeting can help a C-section scar heal flatter and softer, but only once the incision is fully closed. Here is when to start, how to build up wear time and when to stop.
3 Evidence-Based Topical Therapies for Burn Scar Hydration and Texture Control
Silicone sheets, gels and silicone bandages are the standard at-home options for raised burn scars. When to start, how many hours a day they need, how long a course runs, and what the trials show.
Steroid injection versus silicone and pressure: how clinicians choose.
Steroid injections, silicone sheeting and pressure therapy all flatten raised scars, but they suit different scars and different lives. Here is how clinicians choose between them, and what the trial evidence actually shows.