Silicone gel is efficacious, both in the prevention and treatment of abnormal scars^1,2,3

In recent years, numerous clinical papers have been published which highlight the importance of preventative scar management and the different types of treatment options available.

According to the 2002 International Clinical Recommendations on Scar Management⁴, silicone should be the first line of treatment in the initial management of all scars and particularly in the prevention of keloids and hypertrophic scars.

Adapted from reference 4
Good surgical technique and wound managment reduce the risk of scarring.

Options available for scar treatment and prevention^4,5

Invasive

Non-Invasive

Surgery	Silicone Gel (e.g. Kelo-cote®)
Injected steroids	Pressure/compression therapy
Radiotherapy	Topical steroids
Cryotherapy	Counseling
Laser therapy	Polyurethane patches

Other treatments (no medical evidence)

Topical vitamin E cream (and other moisturizers)

Massage therapy

Plant extract creams

• 1. Ahn ST et al., Arch Surg 1991; 126:499-504
• 2. Gold MH et al., Dermatol Surg 2001; 27:641–644
• 3. Borgognoni L, Wound Repair Regen 2002; 10:118–121
• 4. Mustoe TA et al., Plast Reconstr Surg 2002; 110:560–571
• 5. English RS, Shenefelt PD, Dermatol Surg 1999; 25:631-638