New Gel Silicone Sheets: What to Know

A silicone sheet sits over a healed scar and creates a protective, hydrated surface. This can make scar tissue feel softer and less tight while its colour and thickness gradually settle. Sheets are used for scars after surgery, injury, burns, or acne when the skin surface has closed. They are not a treatment for an open wound, active infection, or a deep collection beneath the skin. Results vary with scar age, location, skin type, and how consistently the sheet is tolerated. A new scar may remain pink or darker for a while even when it is healing normally.

Clean and dry the healed skin before applying the sheet, and trim it so it extends slightly beyond the scar without covering unhealed skin. Start with shorter wear periods if your skin is sensitive, then follow the product instructions or your clinician’s plan. Remove the sheet to wash the skin and the reusable dressing as directed. Stop if you develop persistent redness, blisters, increasing pain, or a rash, and let the skin settle. Sun protection can help reduce colour contrast. If a scar remains troublesome, a clinician may discuss [Scar Revision Surgery](/treatments/surgical-dermatology/scar-revision-surgery/) after examining it.

Ask for medical advice if the scar is hot, increasingly painful, draining, opening, or surrounded by spreading redness. Arrange review if the scar grows beyond the original injury, restricts movement, or causes significant itch despite careful use. A sheet should not be placed over an open wound or suspected infection. Seek help for facial swelling, breathing difficulty, or a widespread reaction after application.

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