“Silicone makes a unfavorable tension environment on an evolving, new scar that doesn't permit collagen to overdevelop, which may result in hypertrophic scars and keloids,” suggests Dr. By clicking “Acknowledge All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on the s

“Silicone creates a destructive pressure environment on an evolving, new scar that does not allow for collagen to overdevelop, which can result in hypertrophic scars and keloids,” suggests Dr. Health-related scars from scrapes, stitches, burns, and insect bites don’t stand an op