Hydroquinone is used to bleach dark scars. Silicone strips are used to treat scar hypertrophy. These are entirely different issues and the treatment must fit the condition. If you do have hypertrophy, the if you do not respond to the silicone strips, Kenalog injections should be considered.
Normal scar healing is a process that takes 6 months to 2 years in adults. Normal scars go from being hard and red to soft and white.In general, silicone scar strips are used because they seem to make the scar healing process progress more quickly. They can be particularly helpful for thick, raised or red scars.Hydroquinone is used specifically for hyperpigmentation, that is, scars that appear dark compared to normal skin.