Silicone and Mineral Oil Sheets for Scars

ReJuveness sells medical grade silicone sheets that speed scar removal. The sheets have clinically proven to be effective in the reduction of existing hypertrophic and keloid scars. The sheets, which are FDA approved, are worn 24 hours a day for two months and can result in a permanent improvement of some resistant scars. The sheets soften and flatten scars, and restore a more normal skin color. ReJuveness is widely used by plastic surgeons and burn centers. Prices range from $45 for 4 cm x 12 cm sheet to $198 for a 8 cm x 152 cm sheet. They can be found at www.rejuveness.com. They have specialized sheets for use on curved areas of the body such the chin and the breasts. While the sheets are expensive, a single sheet can be used until the scar is reduced. The sheets are reusable and washable.

DuraSil also sells silicone sheet for scars. Their Sil-KTM Silicone Occlusive Sheeting helps flatten and shrink hypertrophic scars and keloids over a period of time varying from a few weeks to a few months. Continuous contact with the skin by the silicone sheets should be maintained until the desired results are obtained, usually in 10 to 12 weeks. The sheets should be removed and cleaned at least weekly, then reapplied. Their address is: The S.F. Group, Inc., 304 West Main Street, Grand Junction, Colorado 81505 USA, telephones are 970-243-0660, 800-324-7455 [Toll Free] and 970-256-9861 [Fax].

Mineral oil gels developed by Dr. Patrick Hudson for scar treatment are an alternative to using silicone sheets. These sheets slowly dissolve onto the skin. The gel provides protection from friction and pressure and seems to moisturize the skin with the mineral oil. These gels are washable and can be reused.

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Comparing Scar Reduction Methods