How does silicone therapy work?
A scar loses more moisture than the healthy, surrounding skin. The body responds to this by sending stimulating healing factors to the scar tissue, allowing more connective tissue to be created. This can cause hypertrophic or keloid scars.
Covering the scar with a silicone sheet or gel reduces moisture loss to the same level as the surrounding skin. In response, the body stops making scar tissue. The result:
- Your scar will become flatter and less red
- The skin becomes more supple (less skin tension)
- Scarring is minimized