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Silicone Gel

Don’t let scars hold you back!

Silicone-based products such as sheets and gels are recommended as the gold standard, first-line, non-invasive option for both the prevention and treatment of scars⁵.

CICA-CARE Silicone Gel can help prevent, reduce or soften scars such as keloid and hypertrophic scars as well as scars from scalds, burns, plastic surgery and breast surgery^1-3. It can be used for the management of new and existing scars^2,3.

In fact, when CICA-CARE Silicone Gel is used correctly (as per the instructions for use), best results may be seen after 2-4 months treatment times^2,3.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

CICA-CARE Silicone Gel is used for red and raised hypertrophic and keloid scars.

If you have been diagnosed you with a keloid or hypertrophic scar and recommended silicone scar therapy, CICA-CARE may be suitable for you. If you have been diagnosed as at risk of developing keloid or hypertrophic scars recommended silicone scar therapy, CICA-CARE may be suitable for you.

Application

1. Clean and thoroughly dry the application area.
2. Unscrew cap and dispense an appropriate amount of gel to ensure adequate coverage of treatment area.
3. Gently massage a thin layer of CICA-CARE Gel into the treatment area. When dry, an invisible film is created.
4. If the gel has not dried within 4 – 5 minutes, remove the excess.
5. After the gel has dried, cosmetics may be applied over the film.
6. Use the gel at least twice daily.
7. Always replace the cap tightly after use.

Story 1:
Did you know that silicone is the gold standard and first line treatment in scar therapy*. Smith and Nephew’s CICA-CARE Silicone Gel is formulated with 100% medical grade silicone which helps prevent and treat new and existing red and raised scars.^. You can find Smith+Nephew products at your local pharmacy today.

*Meaume S, Le Pillouer-Prost A, Richert B, Roseeuw D, Vadoud J. Management of scars: updated practical guidelines and use of silicones. Eur J Dermatol. 2014 Jul-Aug;24(4):435-43. doi: 10.1684/ejd.2014.2356. PMID: 25141160.

^1. Quinn KJ, Evans JH, Courtney JM, Gaylor JD, Reid WH. Non-pressure treatment of hypertrophic scars. Burns 1985;12:102-108. 2. De Decker I, Hoeksema H, Verbelen J, et al. The use of fluid silicone gels in the prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scars: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Burns 2022;48(3):491-509. 3. Mercer NS. Silicone gel in the treatment of keloid scars. Br J Plast Surg 1989;42(1):83-87. 

Story 2:
“CICA-CARE Silicone Gel is 100% silicone, transparent, quick-drying, easy to apply and can be applied under make up.# CICA-CARE Silicone Gel is also suitable for children and adults.>
It helps to soften and reduce the appearance of existing red and raised scars as well as help prevent red and raised scars from forming.^ Don’t let scars hold you back! CICA-CARE is a science backed approach to scar prevention and treatment.” 

# 1. Smith + Nephew 2014. Odour free and transparent. Internal report: W11452/R2
2. Smith + Nephew 2024. CICA-CARE Silicone Gel and cosmetics reactivity. Internal report: RD/24/055/v01. 2. Weihua L, Jingen S, Wangbiao Z. Clinical study of silicone gel on hypertrophic scar. Molecular Imaging 2016: 39(4): 390-2.

> 1. Quinn KJ, Evans JH, Courtney JM, Gaylor JD, Reid WH. Non-pressure treatment of hypertrophic scars. Burns 1985;12:102-108. 2. Mercer NS. Silicone gel in the treatment of keloid scars. Br J Plast Surg 1989;42(1):83-87.
3. Brown CA. The use of silicone gel for treating children’s burn scars in Saudi Arabia: a case study. Occup Ther Int 2002;9(2):121-30. 4. De Decker I, Hoeksema H, Verbelen J, et al. The use of fluid silicone gels in the prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scars: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Burns 2022;48(3):491-509.

^1. Quinn KJ, Evans JH, Courtney JM, Gaylor JD, Reid WH. Non-pressure treatment of hypertrophic scars. Burns 1985;12:102-108. 2. De Decker I, Hoeksema H, Verbelen J, et al. The use of fluid silicone gels in the prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scars: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Burns 2022;48(3):491-509. 3. Mercer NS. Silicone gel in the treatment of keloid scars. Br J Plast Surg 1989;42(1):83-87.