Scar removal creams are popular alternatives to medical scar treatments.  Increasingly, doctors begin using silicone scar therapy shortly after many kinds of surgery, in order to minimize scar formation.

The main reason is moisture

• Wounds need moisture to heal well. Inadequate hydration is a top factor in scar formation.
• Silicone-based scar removal products promote moisture retention at the cellular level.
• Secondary topical scar treatment should begin within two weeks of the wound closing, or stitches removed.

Numerous studies of the effectiveness of silicone on scar removal conclude that silicone’s impact on moisture is a key factor in the effectiveness of this form of scar treatment.