Are there any alternatives to silicone sheets? I have a small part of my scar that has pleating - will that go away over time?

July 23, 2014
Asked By:MamaEnglish in Atlanta, GA

If I am not using silicone sheets for my scar what's the best thing to use? Also, I have a small part of my scar that has pleating will that go away over time?

Answers (6)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
July 26, 2014

Answer: Silicone sheeting

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
July 26, 2014

Answer: Silicone sheeting

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 24, 2014

Answer: Scar cures

Edwin C. Pound, III, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 24, 2014

Answer: Scar cures

Edwin C. Pound, III, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
July 28, 2014

Answer: Silicone

MOST RECENT
July 28, 2014

Answer: Silicone

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July 24, 2014

Answer: Scar recovery gel

July 24, 2014

Answer: Scar recovery gel

July 25, 2014

Answer: Scars

July 25, 2014

Answer: Scars

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