It won't hurt and it may actually help

David Shafer, MD answers: Silicone gel for eye bag removal scarring

I had an upper and lower eye bag removal 6 weeks ago. Now I have a visible scar below my right lower eyelash. My surgeon gave me a silcone gel and said to see him again in 3 months. Will this silcone gel sort the problem out?


David Shafer, MD
9 months ago

Lec,

Silicone gel and sheeting has been shown to help scaring. However, it must be used regularly and over several weeks to months to see an effect. The way I see it, it won't hurt and it may actually help. Good luck

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