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Can silicone gel be used on a depressed scar?
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Yes: Silicone gel can effectivvely be used on a depressed scar leveraging a process of protection and partil healing
Answered 10/29/2015
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Not usually: More helpful on raised scars. Depressed scars more often require removal and repair to give the tissue margins better support under the skin. Depressions can occur with loss of deeper fat tissues, or if the wound separates due to tension after closure. See you local plastic surgeon for advice.
Answered 7/22/2014
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