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Depressed Scar Formed from Early Usage of Silicone Gel Sheets?

Veronica_HK
Dear doctors, I've recently undergone liposuction and had stitches removed last week. A scab formed after the removal. I was too rushed and applied the silicone gel sheet onto the scar (it's on my back near my spine) just 3 days afterwards. Just after the first day of applying it, I discovered the gel sheet has melted and "sucked away" the scab (the sheet turned slightly brownish in the middle), leaving a dent of around 5mm in diameter... I'm applying Mederma on it now instead. Help! Thanks!

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Dr. Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS
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