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Silicone sheets VS paper tape for surgical scars?

geraldbeanJan 4, 2017
Are Micropore Surgical (paper) tape or Silicone sheets (e.g. Embrace) better for preventing bad scars? Can you use both varying days? Also, with Silicone sheets, is it possible to massage a scar with a scar salve underneath (then place the sheet on top), or will it not stick? Thanks!

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