Silicone gel for eye bag removal scarring

Lower eyelid scarring after a blepharoplasty typically will fade out over the course of six months. Nevertheless, there are some treatments that can hasten scar resolution like the use of mederma and silicone gel sheeting. Both exert occlusive and pressure effects on the scars which tend to help them fade more... more

Subciliary incisions after Blepharoplasty tend to increase in thickness in the immediate postoperative period and will subside in thickness and width with time. Silicone sheeting is difficult to position under the eyelash. Continue aggressive massage as prescibed by your physician.

Hello, Eyelid scars tend to heal very well. Silicone sheeting is effective for scars, but sometimes hard to keep on spots like the eyelid due to the natural movement. I would probably just have you massage the scar and keep sunscreen on it. It is difficult to tell as I have not seen this scar of course.

Lec, It is important to remember that everybody heals differently, and while some people make look perfectly healed at six weeks, many people still have a visible line due to surgery.  However, the eyelids usually heal very nicely, and with more time, you will probably be fine. The silicone may or may not... more

As has been previously stated, scars involving the eyelids generally heal inconspicously. You have to remember that surgically created scars go through a natural maturation process that takes time, and the appearance of your scar will thus change.  I have not heard of anyone using Silicone on eyelid scars... more

Studies have shown that silicone is the only topical treatment that may improve the appearance of scars. There are different kinds of silicone on the market but it doesn't matter which one you use. I recommend it for most of my patients. So, give it a try.

The silicone gel may help in the lower eyelid region but most scars in this zone do quite well on their own. Be careful not to get it in you eye. May be best just to massage the scar 10 times a day. I have found that these scars respond well with gentle massage.

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

Fortunately, Blepharoplasty scars tend to fade very nicely over time. I don't know if the Silicone will help, but it won't hurt. Either way, time will help. I expect that the scar will continue to improve over the next few months.

The silicone gel might not be very helpful, but just normal healing process will probably make the scar line less visible. You also have to be really careful not to get the gel in the eye. It is unusual for a surgeon not to see the patient so early post-operatively for such a long time. We usually see our... more