Can Silicone Gel Pads Flatten Raised Scar Tissue?

May 20, 2009
Asked By:ITSME28 in Elm City NC

I have a scar on my chin. I had skin cancer removed. The scar looks to have stretched a litle in the middle and the sides are raised a little making the accual scar look deep. I have bought scar care silcone gel pads. Do you think this will help flatten the tissue on the side of the scar?

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Answer: Flattening Raised Scars

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Flattening Raised Scars

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 9, 2017

Answer: Silicone sheets doe work on raised scars

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 9, 2017

Answer: Silicone sheets doe work on raised scars

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Answer: Silicone sheeting and scar pads for keloids

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Answer: Silicone gel sheets help, but don't solve.

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