September 1, 20263 min read
How long do you have to keep using silicone gel?
Two to three months, twice a day, and longer for older or larger scars. How long the published trials ran, and how to keep the habit going.
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Notes on scars and scar care
Articles, education, and clinical context on scars and scar care — for anyone interested in Scarless, how it works, and the research behind it.
August 26, 20263 min read
What silicone gel can and cannot do for acne scars
Three very different things get called "acne scars", and silicone helps with some of them and not others. Knowing which one you have can save you months of the wrong approach.
August 19, 20263 min read
Silicone gel on an old scar: what can still change
Most published research follows new scars, so advice about old ones is thin. What a mature scar can still do, and what it will not.
August 5, 20263 min read
How scars form, and why two people heal so differently
Two people can have the same operation by the same surgeon and end up with very different scars. Most of the reason is decided by tension, genetics and timing — and a little of it is still in your hands.
July 22, 20263 min read
Silicone gel or silicone sheets: how to choose
A randomized comparison found no significant difference in how well the two work. What differs is whether you will actually keep using them, and where on the body the scar is.
July 8, 20263 min read
When to start using silicone gel after surgery
Start when your surgeon confirms the wound is fully closed and dry and the stitches are out, often about two weeks after surgery. Why starting early helps.