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Cica-Care Silicone Gel Sheeting
The price might seem steep for a single sheet of 5"x6" (12cmX15cm) silicone, but it's well worth it.One side of the sheet has a thin, clear, non-adhesive coating, while the other side consists of a thick, clear, gelatinous adhesive. The sheet can be easily cut to the size of your scar.
My scars are about 8 years old now. The scars I have are lighter than the surrounding skin, and raised. The texture of the scars alone made them stand out. I knew my scars were not fresh, but I decided to give it a try anyway. I cut my sheet into 6 squares, and have been using one single square for a few weeks now. For the first two weeks, I was only using the sheet at night when I went to bed. I saw slight improvement, but very minimal. I decided to then wear it for as long as I can. This is when I began to notice greater improvement. The scars are still visible, but definitely not as obvious as they once were. They are not as discolored as they were before. I was most impressed in the improvement of texture. The scar tissue has smoothed out, and they are less raised. Currently, I only remove the sheet when I shower or when I rinse it off. They're still quite sticky, but not as sticky as they were when I first received them.
Here are a few tips:
-Keep plastic backing of sheet to store sheet on when not in use.
-Avoid peeling and readjusting the sheet on your skin as much as you can as it can cause the sheet to wear out faster.
-When dirty, rinse with lukewarm water. Use soap to remove debris (a soap bar works well).
-Allow to air dry in a dust-free area for a few minutes before reapplying. Avoid drying with towels as the fibers will get stuck onto the sheet.
-Wash and dry area of skin before applying sheet to it.
-Avoid creating air bubbles when applying sheet. Air bubbles minimize contact with skin, making treatment less effective.
June 2015 · Health and Household · verified purchase