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Will Silicone Gel Help Get Rid of Adult Circumcision Scar?
asked 2 years ago by gfunksound in Michigan
Latest answer by Kavita Mariwalla, MD
Question viewed 1,600 times
Tags: age 18-24, male, scar
I had a circumcision when I was 18. I'm now 23 and I still have some visible scarring of stitches. I was wondering, will a silicone-based gel will help get rid of these scars?
1 answer to Will Silicone Gel Help Get Rid of Adult Circumcision Scar?
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Silicone gel for scars
Unfortunately, the answer is no. For scars, the best option is to treat them early on. Your scar is now 5 years old and are not likely to improve. Given the location, it is not advisable to try a resurfacing procedure. The best option may be to ask the urologist who performed the circumcision for some advice.
Kavita Mariwalla, MD
New Haven Dermatologic Surgeon
New Haven Dermatologic Surgeon