Silicone Scar Sheets?

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 4/16/17 4:15 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16

I did some searching and couldn't find much definitive about the value of these. My PS recommmended I use silicone scar sheets on my TT scar (3 months post-op). I bought ScarAway, which seems to be a good product (sticks well and washes well).

For those who used these: How many hours do you wear them a day (I have been keeping them on all day, washing them in the shower then putting fresh dry ones on after the shower)? And for how many weeks/months did you use them?

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-123 CW: 120 (after losing 20 lb. regain)!

AggieMae
on 4/16/17 8:59 am
VSG on 10/25/16

I am using it on my eye lids. The surgeon told me that massaging it into the scar by stroking it gently in one direction is what really reduces the thickness of the scar. The silicone does trap moisture and softens the scar. I use it three times a day but I just started so don't know if it's helping. Dr said to give it a month so I will.

Leslie W.
on 4/22/17 2:10 pm - Cobourg, Canada

My PS recommends Cica Care sheets. You need to use them 24/7 for months

    
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