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Silicone Sheets for Raised Red Scar from BCG Injection?
asked 2 years ago by kodydog in San Jose, California
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 866 times
Tags: age 35-44, arms, male, redness, silicone implant, Asian, gel, raised, reduce, scar
Hi, I am a 36-year-old Asian male who had BCG injection when I was a child. The injection left me with a raised red scar that stretches about 3 inches long on my left arm. I am currently using Cica Care silicone gel sheets for a week now and pondering if it actually works to flatten and reduce the redness of the scar. Thanks.
2 answers to Silicone Sheets for Raised Red Scar from BCG Injection?
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Silicone sheeting for an old scar
Silicone sheeting has been shown to be beneficaial for immature scars (scars that are fairly new). In your case with a scar that is more than 35 years old, I doubt that it would offer any benefit.
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Silcone sheeting for hypertrophic scar
Yes, silicone sheeting (without referring to any specific brand) have been shown to be of benefit in management of hypertrophic scars even if they are longstanding. Treatment for 12 hours a day and up to 4 months is usually advised.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon