Main ingredients and efficacy of silicon gel
Silicon gel is usually composed of medical silicone, glycerin and other components, and its main component is polysiloxane. It has anti-aging, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and moisturizing functions, which help repair damaged skin and reduce the impact of scars.
Scope and Effect of Application
Silicon gel is applicable to the auxiliary treatment of hypertrophic scars after wound healing, and has the function of modifying and covering scars. For the treatment of hypertrophic scars on the uninjured skin, silicon gel has the function of desalinization, and can also reduce the local itching and pain of scars.
It should be noted that silicon gel is mainly applicable to slight scars or the initial stage of scar formation. Its effect may be relatively limited for stable scars or more serious scars that have been formed for many years.
Usage and precautions
When using silicon gel, it is necessary to apply it to the scar area and keep it clean and dry locally. Patients need to follow the prescribed dosage and adhere to long-term use to achieve optimal results.
Generally speaking, the improvement effect of scar removal takes 1 to 3 months to manifest, depending on the severity of the scar and individual differences.
Other scar removal methods
In addition to silicon gel, there are many other scar removal methods to choose from. For example, laser scar removal uses lasers of different wavelengths to reconstruct the epidermis of scar areas, in order to change scar color and restore normal tissue.