Silicone gel for eye bag removal scarring

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.

Although many surgeons use silicone gel and silicone gel sheeting to influence scars, we do not know the exact mechanism of why it works. It also does not work all the time. You have to look at the characteristics of the scar you are trying to affect (i.e. pigmentation, thickness, redness, width, firmness,... more

Dear Lec, Silicone gel sheeting or ointment can reduce red scars after surgery. I also use 1% hydrocortisone cream for two weeks applied to the scar 2-3 times a day-but no longer than 2 weeks. If the scar is red and itchy and raised after 3 weeks of therapy I would consider IPL Photofacial treatments, which... more

Hi Lec, The scar you are referring to is called an infracillary incision. It is a surgical cut through the skin of the lower eyelid just below the eyelashes. When these are well made, the scar rests up against the lower eyelid lashes and tends to fade in time. I am actually surprised to hear that your surgeon... more

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 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.

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

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

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.

Silicone gel is one of the few substances reviewed in the literature that may actually help.  Whether it will resolve the scarring you have is had to know without seeing you, but rest assured, your surgeon is using the best kind of medicine (evidence based!) to take care of you.  Good luck!