Tips for Treating Scars

[@ycepeda1212]

Silicone strips are the best. They are waterproof and lasts for up to 2 weeks. I used on a hysterectomy scar and the line became white and blended into my skin color...making it almost invisible! Something to beware of is, you want to make sure you are fully healed on exterior skin otherwise silicone can actually be counter productive.

[@anushkasaundankar9284]

Can it work for old scars?

[@Sbeth85]

How long did it take before it faded away?

[@Rinshidotokata]

Bro I don't reuse my sheets. I once kept them on for 2 days and when I removed them, they smelled alot.

[@iNoorah92]

name of silicone sheets that you used please 😢?

[@ycepeda1212]

@Sbeth85 depending on your skin type, and color...lighter skin heals best. A couple of months to a year.

[@steeleher5952]

Hello Dr. schulman, You did a procedure for me 10 years ago. The results were amazing. 5 yrs later I was watching TV and saw you were named NY's top plastic surgeon😊

[@carolyntemplin488]

I do realize that no one can predict the formation of keloid scarring, but I do wish that my doctor had told me or educated me about sunscreen and silicone

[@briellegazzara3781]

Don’t worry you are okay. Sun screen and silicone gel have cancer derivatives in them((((((((((

[@ellaenrique3783]

Exactly!!!! I am so mad right now seeing that i wasn't told to use it to help prevent any keloids or scarring 😢

[@carolyntemplin488]

@@ellaenrique3783 it’s ok…sometimes your body will make keloid no matter what you do… you should ask your doctor if he can excise(remove) them… good luck!!!.. I hope it works out for you!❤❤

[@ellaenrique3783]

@@carolyntemplin488 i actually got yhe silicone sheets and it looks like it is helping...i wear the silicone sheet 20 hours a day....and tape it with skin freindly tape to hold it in place all day...:)

[@gratefulforabundance9043]

Keloid scars are usually a result of having a lot of collagen in your body. Revisions of keloid scars usually result in worse keloid scarring.

[@David-g5d2g]

Thank You Doctor, for being straight forward, not just trying to sell something. Very informative.

[@parcalibulutlu]

The background music is distracting but good video

[@TheDeannaRay]

I just had a breast lift on Monday. You literally are a lifesaver. Thank you for your information.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

It's always surprising how many surgeons don't review this information with their patients before surgery.

[@aboutbizness26]

Yeah it does help I had mine for the second time in March had to have a second one because the first one bust wide open and left horrible scars plus I get hypertrophic scarring even with the silicone but it definitely helps

[@carolinareyes8721]

Here I am after 4 months of surgery I’m so bummed I wasn’t educated about this and never thought once about scarring I’m going to try this trick I hope I can help my scar wish me luck

[@telendar_]

Best of luck 🍀

[@julietravelvlog]

That's not what SPF means, it's a measure of the % of UVB blocked and the duration depends on UV exposure which is different depending on what country you're in and what time of the day it is.

[@craigheckrath5349]

Yup, by this video’s logic SPF 10 would work for 10 minutes. Apart from that, the rest of the info seems solid

[@annettehubbard9588]

Dr. Schumann, I wish I would have found your video a couple of weeks ago, it's extremely helpful!

[@kayzeegirl972]

I had breast augmentation yrs ago. I developed thick raised keloid scars. Dr told me some people do some people don’t. After many complications hematomas, infections, capsules, rock hard breasts, switched to saline- one ruptured! Sick of the whole thing!Had them 0:10 removed. 5 yrs later, lots of research, went to a new dr. He did a lift, textured implants, silicone inside, I told him how much I hated the scars I had. He looked at them+ said he would remove them+ I would have no scars. I thought he was exaggerating a little. Had 275cc in left breast 250cc in right. Never had one problem. Breasts look+ feel like normal breasts. No one can tell. And- I have NO scars! Zero! I was( am) elated! I would advise the implants that have silicone, inside a textured bag. No hardening. Flexible, can’t feel anything different than my own natural breast tissue. I had the surgery in part due to one breast being a “ C” cup+ the other being an “A” cup. I’ve seen great looking implants on Trans mtf+ I’ve seen terrible. Choose your surgeon carefully!! 😊

[@primenews5842]

How much were you charged?

[@jerianderson3003]

Who was your surgeon? I had a lift 6 weeks ago, and the scars are not fading. My surgeon reduced me too much. I want a great Surgeon to put implants in and remove the current scars. Can you please send your surgeons info, location and cost?

[@kayzeegirl972]

@@jerianderson3003 over the years I referred quite a few women. However- my surgeon retired about 15 yrs ago. So- unfortunately I can’t give you the info since he is no longer working.

[@supernova11711]

Your surgeon is definitely the most important part of the equation! All of those complications can be linked to him. Leading cause of capsular contracture is when the operation isn’t 100% sterile. Same with infectious afterwards and definitely scar formation as well! Unfortunately these things CAN be linked to other things as well so we’d have a hard time providing they were at fault but …when it all of those things happen at the same time…pretty safe to say that your original surgeon didn’t know what he was doing. I’m glad you finally found a good one and got what you wanted though! 😊

[@kayzeegirl972]

@@supernova11711 thx for your comment. Yes, I went thru so much it’s amazing I came out of each complication in one piece. If I had it to do all over again- I would not. My body(+ my mind!) took a lot of stress. Have a great week🤗

[@ПРОМОВИДЕОДЛЯАГЕНТСТВНЕДВИЖИМО]

You could use Vaseline instead of silicone! Yes, regular Vaseline. It moisturizes and softens not only the scar itself, but also the healthy skin around the scar, increases blood flow in the scar area and promotes skin regeneration. This is the method used by the Russians. Scar treatment in this way is effective and cheap. Vaseline is applied as soon as the wound heals.

[@little_happiness_forever]

Hi, Can you please help me. I'm using scar away gel while applying do we have to massage or only spread. Also, when we apply second time on the same day we have to clean the scar area or not.

[@donnae2013]

My doctor said use Vaseline and absolutely not silicone

[@ПРОМОВИДЕОДЛЯАГЕНТСТВНЕДВИЖИМО]

@@little_happiness_forever Apply Vaseline and massage the scar for 10-15 minutes. then remove the Vasiline using a tissue. no need to rinse.

[@YogaPinay]

​@@little_happiness_forever I am healing from a deep wound on my leg from a dog bite and it has only been 3 weeks but my wound is healing well, the smaller ones look regular fading scars already. After the sutures were removed (2 weeks from day 0), I applied plain Vaselline and cover with bandage. The principle is to keep wound environment moist as possible. I wash it daily with soap and warm water (I learned temperature is also important for faster healing). It is now 3.5 weeks and I am just waiting for the exudates (the wound weeps/release exudates for some time as a natural healing process), and once the wound is closed, I will switch to silicone sheets (hopefully in one more week) up to such number of months it will take for my wound to heal (or the scar to nicely fade away).

[@sylvialankai4269]

OMG 100% true I got burnt by an exhaust pipe from a moto my Dr asked me to use only two things hydrocortisoneol and sunscreen I can't believe I don't have any scar I watch where I got burnt and there is no scar at all, after healing🎉 the sunscreen you have to use is the one that leaves a white cast❤❤❤ that is what the Dr told me am happy I listen to him

[@imageitllc1847]

Great unbiased information. Thank you

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deecastillo7133]

At 1 yr i tried castor oil n keloids were super flat after only 2 days!!! 3-4 drops in my belly button n a little on actual scar. Brand i used was Pur d' or and its organic 100% pure n cold pressed. Good luck! Scar barely there & no raised areas!

[@llisagomez5706]

It's not keloids. It's a hypertrophic scar. Keloids look like cauliflower and keep growing don't say keloid.

[@SWATISINGH-ur4uk]

Hey can you help me I have hyprotrophic scar 1 year old plz suggest me something it's blade cut😢plz reply

[@amandarose603]

I had a reduction September of last year. My incisions opened and my scars are over an inch wide. It took months for the wounds to turn into skin. And my body didn’t break down the stitches for almost an entire year. Every time I tried to use the sheets for the first six months after, a stitch would surface and poke a hole into my scars. At 10 months post op, I finally felt safe using the scar sheets. Even this late to the game, I can tell it’s working. I’ve been wearing silicone sheets 24/7 for almost three months, and it’s helped so much.

[@aboutbizness26]

Same with my breast lift my stuff never heals until the stitches surface even though there supposed to be dissolving

[@vdg5346]

Glad to hear it's working! How often do you change each sheet of silicon?

[@ThuyNguyen-pz5gk]

Have your breasts healed now? What happened to your inch wide scar

[@dakiab789]

One of the best informative video i´ve ever seen thank you so much for sharing with us your knowledge

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

thank you. I hope it helped

[@EdnaNaval-y7e]

Very informative.I had just my surgery last June 3rd this year. My surgeon advised me to use this silicone gel and i am ordering it so soon.And thank you for knowing that it should be partner with sunscreen.This helps a lot.More power,doc.

[@carolyntemplin488]

Dr Schumann, thanks again for the great info!… I had breast reduction surgery here in my hometown in Pennsylvania June 2021 and unfortunately my doctor never told me about sunscreen or silicone… So now I have thick keloid scarring underneath the breasts and he is going to do scar revision surgery end of this month, now that I know about sunscreen and silicone, I will be sure to utilize them after this surgery! Thank you so much again!

[@agcsful]

Hi Carolyn, I've had experienced hypertrophic scar as well from a breast augmentation and now I'm removing my implants and gonna have a lift . How did your scar heald after the correction? I've always needed steroids before to stop my scar from spreading and for itching. I'm just hoping that now it's gonna heal perfectly fine by taking better care of it since the beginning. Much appreciated informing videos like this one. Much Thanks Dr. !!!

[@carolyntemplin488]

@@agcsful Hi Ada!... after my surgeon removed that scar keloid tissue under my breasts, they healed beautifully with no reoccurence of keloid...Since the surgery was Oct 28 I still have red scar but turning pink now, I only moisturized as per his instruction and have not had to use silicone ... Im good now! .. I wish you the best!!

[@agcsful]

@Carolyn Templin ohhh that's so beautiful to hear ! I'm happy for you and thank you for responding and for your wishes. God bless you 🌷♥️🙏

[@carolyntemplin488]

@@agcsful you are welcome!! Thank you! Good luck!!

[@BingBongDillyDong]

I know I am late to this post, I got a Breast Aug back in 2019 and was left with raised scars. I started using silicone sheets in 2022 and the scars are almost fully diminished now in 2023. So I wouldn't necessarily say it's too late to start silicone sheets.

[@christaylor8337]

I appreciate this greatly.

[@marieguerra5975]

Thank you for a great video ! It was very educational. I am going on vacation , and didn’t realize I should use sun screen under my clothes !

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Yes! the ultraviolet rays will penetrate your clothing also.

[@LiliS319]

Makes more sense to stick with the silicone and wear upf 50+ clothing over it. (Or just a diy upf bandage) Even if you don't have upf rated clothes, you can hold your clothes up to the sun to see how much light it lets through. Usually natural fabrics (cotton, linen) perform worse, and less breathable, tightly woven synthetics perform better. Darker colours perform a lot better than lighter colours. Basically you have to go against your intuition of what you'd want to wear in the summer heat.

[@debnoneya987]

😊

[@Radicalbalance]

Thank you for the information. I got mine done this July. I had some hematomas develop due to an autoimmune response I had right after surgery because I have an iron deficiency which wasn’t clear till the surgery, most of them are clearing up now, I’ve had ultrasounds to monitor them, i also got a seroma but no infections. This was because the bra I had didn’t have enough compression. I now have good compression! I’m currently on negative pressure therapy with an amazing wound care specialist taking care of me. So it’s been a rough start but I’m hopeful, I’m in week 6 now, I got the micro textured, mentor siltex, 225cc. They are feeling fairly soft but haven’t seen them properly with all these dressings. My incisions opened up again due to the drainages, and I’ve just got them restitched, the stitches are outside this time. Will this gel work on them too? How soon after the incisions are closed can I start?

[@alexlonac5858]

You are amazing straight to point...

[@hellosavije1888]

Thank you for the information I will apply it during my treatment after surgery. Thank you.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

I am glad it was helpful and good luck to you.

[@gazeatthestarzz]

Hi sir ..met with accident 4 weeks back with bad facial injury .suture removed..am using contratubex for 3 times a day, silicon sheet and sunscreen. Initially scar was red,then it turned pink , now it's turned black colour. It's 4 week now. Please advise

[@morethanill]

Didn’t think of the sunscreen thing. Mine is on my back. Gonna apply some now thanks!

[@lmedina3366]

Your awesome informative from The hart says a lot about how great you must personally be as well as love what you do. TY and keep up the great job.

[@EricaYE6]

Thank you, Doctor.

[@lisaclarke2920]

Thank you soo much. This really helped. I never knew that the sun can still affect scars through clothes!

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Happy to help!

[@maryjeanrussell2480]

Can this silicone product be used on eyelid after upper Bleth? If not,, what product do you suggest?

[@christina2722]

Fasting, Keto and enzymes work.

[@marjorieloban1438]

Good information thank you 🙏🏾

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@m.carter9090]

Thank you so much Dr. jfinally the information I have been looking for. :)

[@yedabocaletto95]

Great info. Thanks.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@varshajohn5106]

Is silicone sheets effective for 6-7 months old keloids?

[@xeltonic9714]

what are your thoughts on silicone sheets daily use for years? I think I've been uusing mine for 1+ year and I have yet to see improvements but it looks like its getting slightly better

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

you shoudl see improvement during the first 9-12 months. If you are not seeing any changes, try something else.

[@gopal108b5]

Like what else?​@@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery

[@pinkorchid333]

Love your VDO! Just had surgery and will follow your advise. Silicone sheet/gel/sunscreen. My surgery was 7 days ago.(hyperthyroidectomy)

[@fazeelalaher6250]

I'm having my hysterectomy so I don't need the SPF thank you dr.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

I’m not sure what you mean? Even a hysterectomy scar can be affected by the UV rays.

[@fazeelalaher6250]

@@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery sorry Dr didn't think I need it. My problem is Im fully covered when I go out in the sun . Never thought it will penetrate the clothes. Maybe I should sit in the sun at least it can help with osteoporosis. Going to try sunscreen SPF 30 ? N which silicone?

[@zubin808]

What's your advice on keloid compression therapy? Does it flatten the scar? How much compression is enough?

[@beautyhealthguidance6061]

What about old scars?

[@madiyanisar4498]

Very informative video👍

[@PaulineIyami]

How do I get dise silicone gel and the silicone patch

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

Use the link in the description.

[@festmanig3241]

Can silicone and sunscreen be used at the same time or same day

[@Iammighty]

Hi Doctor , thank for this informative episode ! Can I use some other silicone gel and tape brads from Amazon , it’s cheaper for me 😊is it better if the brand more expensive ?

[@mehtabalam4750]

Excellent information

[@insight-0-]

I’m so glad I watched this. The injections info’ for keloid scars was particularly helpful. Our doctors’ offices (not in the USA) don’t stock silicone gels :( Any recommendations for which products U.K. followers could use would be welcome.

[@dutchesscarniegegordon56]

What about looking into buying it online like from Amazon etc.

[@uzmasajjad8883]

Will silicone help to heal?

[@AhmadBadshah-s1w]

Yes. It helps the healing process.

[@dorineortiz5466]

I’m two month post total thyroidectomy can I put sunscreen over the silicone gel sheets?

[@claragrayer5362]

Thank You very much for info Dr. Dont tell you anything about scars! All they care about is having a successful surgery.

[@lesliebrown3649]

Thank you for great info!! Love EltaMD sunscreen!

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

It is great because scars are sensitive and need a sunscreen designed for sensitive skin.

[@nanwijanarko1969]

Hey doc, just a tip! The background music is too loud, its really drowning your voice. Maybe you can lower it in the upcoming videos to make it less distracting

[@06brighteyes]

Thanks doc! So it's Silicone first then sunscreen?

[@jenniferp3310]

Hi I was told there’s no cream out there that will make a scar go away.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

That's true! That's why I talk about ways to make it look better. I never say anything about making scars disappear

[@samanzahra42]

I have scars on my arm which are almost 7 years old. Can these two products help to heal my scars? What should I add to these? Thank you for the informative video.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

These are less effective in treating old scars. You may want to see a plastic surgeon and discuss surgical scar revision.

[@Value150]

Helpful information i have big scar on my stomach bcz off gun shot so ❤

[@AWE68]

👍 thanks so much!

[@agnespatricianalubowa2753]

Thanxalot Dr

[@hj8017]

If I want to put a silicone strip on my c-section scar, do you recommend putting sunscreen first then the strips?

[@PBAB17]

Do you put the sunscreen on first or the silicone gel on first??

[@GummyCandy4Life]

I still have scabs over my scars. I assume I wait until those have fallen off before using silicone? Also, I hear early use of microneedling can be helpful, and more helpful than waiting too long. Can you speak on that?

[@bainosisugua7136]

When should we excise it?

[@cynthiajordan7511]

Manuka honey works well

[@animania4326]

What should be the process of applying the silicon and sunscreen? Which one goes first. And should I use my cleanser and moisturizer with them too?

[@bearnecessiteespolio5359]

Cleaning first, then silicone, then sunscreen

[@aileenmoraleshenry2917]

Thanks so much for this very useful information! 😃. What do you think about OTC products such as Mederma? Do those really work? How about the much heard of cocoa butter? For smaller scars, what do you think about tattoos? Lastly, other than a doctors office, can you get silicone from a pharmacy or online website? Thanks again!

[@dailyd2790]

Get biocorniem

[@karens1967]

My dermatologist recommended Biocorneum. Silicone gel. It's available online. I just started using it, but my scar is small and I'm not really worried about it. Before the Biocorneum arrived, I used Aquaphor, also recommended by my doctor.

[@nimzawan]

How face scars can be reduced? Eyebrow scars? Kindly help

[@LeonSolmanKempe]

That comment about spf is not true though, the number on spf is how many times longer you can be in the sun without burning, not how many minutes... So if you burn within 1 minute spf 30 will last you 30 minutes.

[@lindahilliker6020]

I had a mohs procedure on my face to remove skin cancer, a month ago. I’m finding the tape to work well! I use it at night. The silicone gel is sticky and I don’t like it as well.

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

good silicone gel should not be sticky. If yours is, either you are not using a 100% medical grade silicone OR you are applying too much. Put a very small amount and it will dry. You can use the link in the description if you need a good gel.

[@rong2480]

my doc told me about the gel, however, never mention the sunscreen

[@ttf3289]

Why no one talks about you not being able to walk straight YEARS after tummy tuck? Why not a single PS ever talks about the possibility of your wife having pain for 5-6 years post op?! How about NOT having sex life at all after the surgery while remembering a great times before?! Love your bodies, ladies!

[@tanya4534]

I have brown skin and had a dime sized lipoma close to below my butt cheek. I was insecure about it, so a Dermatologist removed it for me. The 1 inch keloid that is now there looks much, much worse than the lipoma that was there before. It looks like an insect ingrained in my skin. I wish I never got the lipoma removed. 😢 I also have a small scar on the temporal area of my face from a raised bump that was removed. The scar there is unsightly too.

[@jiggy172.]

100% silicone got it

[@stuartcoakley]

great advice , how about fresh aloe vera also after applying gel?

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

I think the silicone is best left alone, since it is supposed to dry in a thin layer. Aloe will just make it sticky and keep it from working the way it is intended.

[@edisondeepsa7158]

How to treat the coldness of the surgery

[@christinas2188]

What about Scar Revision surgery? I have 4 keloids or hypertrophic scars on my stomach from fibroid surgery two years ago. I Did steroid injections over the fall and been doing silicon everyday. Scars are still there and I hate them. They are much flatter but I still hate them and am self conscious in swimsuit. One of the scars is 4 inches. :(. The other 3 are smaller. I don’t understand why the surgeon didn’t make a bigger deal out of these scars especially when he could have gone through my C-section scar. Is Scar Revision a good option?

[@Fairytale268]

Does anyone have advice for the scar after rhinoplasty?

[@LetsReadAndTell]

What about vitamin E oil??

[@SxDollTellsAll]

vit e is not clinically proven for scars, but silicone is

[@valsanchez3645]

Dr. If I decided to use silicone tape, when and how to use the sunscreen ? Thanks

[@eliadvo]

what about if I wear silicon tape on my scar? Should I put the sunscreen on under the tapes?

[@channelv5085]

I wonder why my surgeon didn’t recommend this for me? My auntie did send me this and I got the sheets! What about the scar creams?? How wound you implement all these combinations

[@ladylove34]

Thank yoh for the helpful information! What if clothes/swimwear have SPF? Is it still necessary to apply sunscreen to the scar?

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

yes! any spf in clothing or swimwear is not as protective as they would want you to believe.

[@drmutindikakuti1012]

have used silicone scar tape for an old scar but it hasnt changed....started using the tape 4 months after the procedure that scarred me....will try laser. Co2 or pico laser?

[@reemarashad9795]

Doctor, how long I should keep a silicone tape on fresh scare daily ?

[@pinay_22europe]

Vaseline jelly is ok for scars.? I have scars from myoma just 5 months now from my operation ..What I gonna do? Thanks for advice💕🌺

[@kishan194]

Can the sillocone sheet and gel used together?

[@AhmadBadshah-s1w]

Very insightful video, dear doctor. I got a minor cut on my forehead 4 months ago. Now I have a pink scar which I think shall fade. But when I closely look at it in light, I see a little dent. I am wondering will the dent go away overtime or the scar will get flattened or not? Regards.

[@AhmadBadshah-s1w]

@@jenniferjlin on 15th of September, 6 months would be completed since my injury. I notice the scar improving in terms of its color. It used to be dark red, now it's pink. After much closer analysis in the mirror almost most of the time during all these days, I guess the dent is still there but it's very slowly improving. Below the dent, I feel like the skin is a bit raised. People can't notice it but I see it very closesly in the mirror, holding my hair backwards away from my forehead. I feel overtime, if this part of the skin flattens, that might improve the appearance of the dent as well, as the inner tissue might spread over that way. However, this is just my personal hope. I have been researching quite alot over scar healing on the internet through all this time, as I was quite depressed. I'm a 27 years old man and it hurts emotionally that you get a permanent scar on a spot which was quite clear since birth. Anyways, what I concluded from most of the articles on the internet and quite many videos like these on KZbin is that, the final appearance of a scar would be after 2 years. In some articles I found the time period mentioned to be as 3 years. Moreover, some experts report that the remodeling of a scar might continue for several years. Anyways, the most reported duration is 2 to 3 years roughly. I have been applying silicone gel. Kindly do let me know if you discover some helpful remedy or treatment for youself. I shall also try to get benifited from that. Thank you. Highest regards.

[@reneehaynes8289]

What do I do for deep old surgical incision on my nose from septoplasty? I doubt silicone gel would help.

[@BY-px1dr]

Can you apply spf over the silicone sheet instead of on the skin? Would it work to block uv the same way?

[@ridabatool5774]

Thanks doc for great info! I have scars 6 months post-robotic myomectomy on abdomen. Kindly tell me if this works for me too at this time or do i have to opt for surgical procedures like lasers?

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

It is always better to start early, but even at 6 months you should get improvement.

[@bhadoreo]

if I am taping my scars should I still put on sunscreen?

[@sarahmayer8539]

how to treat year-old gnarly scars?

[@partdeux992]

Nope. Do C60 serrapeptase mcp gse

[@blueye7004]

Can l use silicone after open rhinoplasty??

[@Zzx684]

What about inner thighs scars i shall add sunscreen?

[@yenriver5255]

should one apply silicone gel before surgery to maximise benefit??????

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

no. only after

[@manikaarora1246]

I have a large 10 cm vertical scar turned into a thick raised reddish brown keloid on my abdomen from my previous myomectomy surgery. Now I’m prepping for a C section for first pregnancy. Would you advise a scar revision in this case or based on my skin’s scar forming tendency, you recommend any other treatment?

[@neilmarshall2315]

Apart from a genetic predisposition, one of the main causes of keloids is tension within the skin, massage can help reduce the tension when perform ed by a skilled practitioner, but has to be continued on keloids as otherwise they will just revert. Be very careful getting revision surgery as there are not many surgeon sufficiently skilled when working on keloids. One very successful technique is to create zigzag incisions along the length of the scar and then in effect move one side along by one zig to remove the tension.

[@userAl9893]

what if I'm wearing a silicone patch? do I get the protection from UV rays?

[@maycemabugay418]

Is silicone gel applicable for old burn scars caused by hot glue? Thanks in advance doc

[@DrSchulmanplasticsurgery]

It works best on fresh scars, but you can definitely try it on older burn scars since it may help.

[@arrenramsey566]

Doc. what you can recommend for me my keloid getting more bigger after I decided to remove it by surgery...😢 I don't have now financial funds for steroids any ointments or cream Doc you can suggest for me...???

[@isaacabrahambobby6675]

I have a scar on my nose what should I do??

[@nicolacourtney3231]

I've 3 big chest scars were I've had 3 defib implanted, I had one 11 years ago & it healed well, after 10.yars or so they need changed as the battery runs out, unfortunately for me, I ended up with a bad infection in my wound, which led to my ICD being removed from my left side of my chest, then I had 10 days to heal, back for a one put into the right side, which is uncommon, well it dislodged itself after a week, the pain was unreal & another little infec6ion was just beginning so again I went into hospital, they put it back in the correct place, thos has all happened in 3 months my scars are disgusting & make me feel ugly.😮

[@fortunetourde-akari8651]

My scares are already healed after 3years, and the scare on my belly look bad, does this apply?? If not wats another option?