Jan 21, 2011: Silicone gel sheeting is often effective for reducing appearance of scars
Many scar treatments exist today, ranging from therapies that one can employ at home to gels and procedures that can be acquired from a physician.
Jun 10, 2010: Little girl left with scars after fox attack
There has been a recent rise in fox attacks in Great Britain, and one little girl recently shared her story with The Telegraph about when she was attacked by a fox in 2006.
Jun 09, 2010: Dropping the pounds may leave some scars
Losing weight is an amazing accomplishment that often leaves an individual feeling ecstatic and more confident. However, when a large amount of weight is lost, some individuals may be left with stretch marks.
Jun 04, 2010: Knife attack victim left with scar on his face
Arkan Faeq was attacked by two assailants and left with a large scar on the left side of his face, reports KentOnline.com.
Jun 04, 2010: Jonathan Groff can mask that scar with silicone scar treatments
You have to give Broadway stars some credit. They go through grueling rehearsals singing, acting and dancing. Sometimes they get injured like the rest of us. Just ask Jonathan Groff, former star of Broadway show Spring Awakening and currently seen on hit television show Glee.
Jun 04, 2010: Bethenny Frankel may want to look into silicone gel scar treatments
Bethenny Frankel, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of New York City, gave birth to her daughter Bryn via a cesarean section surgery three weeks ago.
May 26, 2010: Aspiring model can mask scars with silicone gel sheeting
Stacey Courage, 17, of Plymouth, England, was riding her bike in her home town when a speeding car forced her off the road. Thrown from her bicycle, she landed face-first in barbed wire. With multiple scars from the incident covering her neck, face, and chest, Courage could consider using silicone gel sheeting to reduce the appearance of her injuries.
May 10, 2010: Breast augmentation surgery is most popular plastic surgery in Canada
A recent study has found that women in Canada, like those in the U.S., consider breast augmentation surgery four times more appealing than eye lifts, face lifts, and collagen implants. While popular, scarring complications from breast implants should lead any candidate to consider the use of silicone gel sheeting to reduce post-surgery scars.
May 07, 2010: "Britain's Got Talent" judge suffers from keloid scarring
Amanda Holden, a judge on the popular British TV show "Britain's Got Talent," has recently admitted that she suffers from keloid scarring, a condition which makes her skin scar much more easily than normal. Holden could reduce the visibility of her scars by using silicone-based scar treatment products such as silicone ointment or gel.
May 05, 2010: Thumb surgery relieves arthritis pain, may leave scars
A new thumb surgery dubbed "BioPro" is relieving those suffering from arthritis, though the procedure may leave scars. Scars left after surgery can be treated with the use of silicone ointments.
Apr 16, 2010: Scar reminds Doc Rivers what not to do as a coach
For many people with trauma scars, their wounds are a constant reminder of a bad decision made at some point in their past.
Apr 15, 2010: Ethnicity must be considered when undergoing plastic surgery
In modern society there is tremendous pressure on people, women in particular, to be stunningly beautiful.
Apr 12, 2010: Bollywood star bears scars from latest production
Professional actors are often required to perform a lot of skills that most individuals will never encounter, and though the end product may show the character successfully navigating a challenging stunt, the actor behind the role may have has an entirely different experience.
Apr 09, 2010: Scar treatment could help Michigan pastor move past vicious attack
For many people, trauma scars tell a story that many people would rather forget. One of those people is Kevin Ramsby, a pastor in Highland Park, Michigan, who was left with more than 37 stab and slice wounds after a home invasion last year.
Apr 07, 2010: New Zealand Rugby player bears scars of difficult life
With players participating in intensely physical competitions like professional rugby, one might expect their bodies to bear signs of their demanding profession.
Apr 05, 2010: Should teens undergo plastic surgery?
Because most teenagers are at a time in their life in which their bodies are rapidly changing, they may experience self-conscious thoughts and feel the need to fit in. As a result, increasingly more young people are considering plastic surgery.
Apr 02, 2010: Scar treatment can be a staged process
For many parents, a child's injury can be a terrifying experience.
Apr 02, 2010: Clash of the Titans Starlet May (lc) need silicone ointment after scarring stunts
Action movies can make for an immensely physical production.
Mar 19, 2010: Novel surgery removes teen's bald spot, but leaves scar
After treatment to remove melanoma skin cancer left a 17-year-old with a large bald spot, doctors used a novel reconstructive surgery technique to ensure that the young lady never has a bad hair day.
Mar 12, 2010: Survey: UK women prefer liposuction to exercise
Busy schedules, attitudes about health and the steadily increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery have likely contributed to the preference of many UK women to prefer surgical weight loss procedures to adapting their exercise patterns.
Mar 10, 2010: Plastic surgery remains popular during recession
During the recession, Americans have been forced to cut back on everything from designer clothes to magazine subscriptions. But according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), elective plastic surgery and treatments were still sought by many.
Mar 09, 2010: Texas massage centers helps soldiers overcome burn scars
A massage therapy center in San Antonio, Texas, has begun offering a unique soft tissue massage to help heal American soldiers who have been badly burned during combat.
Mar 05, 2010: Podiatrist warns against overzealous scar treatment
Scars can appear on just about any body part, and with the importance placed on physical beauty in today's society, it's of little wonder why many people turn to the scar treatment injury to repair or minimize the appearance of their blemishes.
Mar 04, 2010: Weighing the options in scar treatment
As long as accidents happen, surgeons and researchers will be at work developing new scar treatment techniques. Whether used on patients of cosmetic or medical surgery, trauma victims or burn sufferers, scar treatments have found a practical use in the healthcare industry.
Mar 03, 2010: Silicone gel proven more effective than other topical scar treatments
Trauma victims, burn victims and cosmetic therapy patients know that scarring is an unfortunate, yet expected, side effect of their specific incident or procedure.
Mar 02, 2010: Scientists able to print new skin as burn scar treatment method
Researchers at a U.S. Army research lab at Wake Forest University in North Carolina have begun developing a new technique that may help soldiers and other individuals recover from burn scars.
Feb 26, 2010: Plastic surgeon gives tips to potential patients
The decision to undergo cosmetic surgery can represent a major dilemma for many surgery candidates. While potential patients often see the need to change their body via a breast augmentation or tummy tuck procedure, some don't know what to expect or how they will look after the operation.
Feb 25, 2010: New methods of surgery, scar treatment emerge
British doctors are currently experimenting with a surgery technique that uses so-called "da Vinci robots" that will reportedly be less invasive, and leave a smaller scar after surgery.
Feb 24, 2010: Scared by love, Ashton Kutcher could look to silicone treatment products
Burns, trip-and-fall accidents, medical procedures and plastic surgery can all leave unsightly scars on the skin's surface, often causing self-consciousness and uninvited stares.
Feb 23, 2010: Vogue airbrushes Tina Fey's facial scar, others use silicone gel
When Tina Fey appears on the cover of Vogue magazine this March, fans of the brainy comedienne may notice the absence of one of her defining characteristics - her facial scar.
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