I have two scars on my chest that were diagnosed to be of the keloid scar family. One is the size of a tic tac and I have received cortisone injections twice in both of them. The scars are beginning to flatten more, but are still very noticable because they are darker and more raised than my skin. Which is better to use on them, silicone gel sheets or liquid gel?
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July 21, 2012
Answer: Using pressure treatment and silicone sheeting for keloids
Great question. Sometimes keloids can occur as a result of a surgical procedure. I would recommend that you begin early treatment with pulsed dye laser, IIT, and pressure treatment to reduce the keloid scar and reduce recurrence of the scar.
There are several applicable scar creams available for different purposes. Plato's scar serum is excellent for hypertrophic, fresh, and old scars to help smooth a scar and reduce thickness. Melarase PM can be used to help reduce pigmentation and PIH.
They can be used together or separately...
Absolutely. Keloids require medical and surgical treatment to correct and prevent deformity. A 15 year old is not too young to undergo a procedure.