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Do silicone sheets reduce collagen or a depressed scar?
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Silicone Sheeting: Silicone sheeting is important to minimize visible scarring. It may improve depressed scar slightly, but is more helpful for raised and thickened scars. It certainly couldn't hurt to try on a depressed scar.
Answered 9/23/2016
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Silicone sheeting: Silicone sheeting helps reduce inflammation. Fillers such as silicone are best for depressed scars.
Answered 11/24/2013
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