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Why Does Silicone Work as a Scar Treatment?

April 26, 2017scar silicone treatment

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Why Does Silicone Work as a Scar Treatment?

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• Silicone helps cells retain moisture. Moisture always facilitates healing, which reduces scar size and color. • Silicone in gel or cream form creates a layer of infection protection. Infection severely increases scar formation and preventing it is essential scar treatment. • Silicone applied directly to a scar penetrates to deeper layers, where the cells are weaving into hard scar tissue.