Silicone for Face & Body Scars | Biodermis.com

September 15, 2022Tyler Szelinski

Scars on the face and body can result from surgery or injury during the course of a lifetime. While some scars will fade over time, others, such as keloids and hypertrophic scars, often do not. All scars are a result of a complex and dynamic wound healing process that follows several distinct stages. However, the way they can be treated can be different depending on if the scar is on the face or the body. Regardless of where your scars form, they can all be treated using one key ingredient: silicone gel.

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Why Do Scars Form? | Biodermis.com

September 01, 2022Tyler Szelinski

The dermis and epidermis layers of the skin play pertinent roles in scar formation and work to facilitate a natural, biologic process of wound repair. When a person sustains a wound that penetrates the middle layer of the skin—the dermis—the skin repair response begins. Damage to the dermis layer signals fibroblast skin cells to synthesize massive amounts of collagen. The collagen is then sent to the wound site, promoting the growth factor, and rebuilding new skin tissue. The epidermis flaunts the new tissue as a scar, which can appear discolored and raised.

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Silicone Gel for Burn Scars | Biodermis.com

August 12, 2022Tyler Szelinski

Scars are the result of a complex and dynamic wound healing response that gets triggered when the wound is damaged from a surgery or injury. Burn injuries are a common type of injury that, depending on the severity, may or may not lead to a scar. Burn scars can spread over the skin as a skin contracture or develop as a keloid for more localized injuries. In this article, we will explore the types of burns and how we can treat them using silicone gel products for scars.  

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Why Doctors Recommend Silicone Gel for Scars | Biodermis.com

June 24, 2022Tyler Szelinski

In the United States alone, millions of minimally invasive and invasive surgeries happen every year. Depending on the type of surgery, a scar is likely to result. Patients of cosmetic and plastic surgery and dermatology are often concerned with the appearance of their post-operative scars. Because of the patient demand for scar treatment options, more and more doctors are looking for effective and affordable resources for their patients. Medical-grade silicone gel products for scars has been the gold standard in scar treatment for over 30 years. In this article, we will explore why physicians around the world are recommending medical-grade silicone gel for their patients’ scars.

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Scar Treatment for All Skin Types | Biodermis.com

June 16, 2022Tyler Szelinski

Scars are the result of a complex and dynamic wound healing process that everyone goes through at some point in life. Whether you got an injury or underwent surgery, chances are you were left with a scar that reminds you of a past trauma. For the most part, scars are permanent, but many of them aren’t highly visible on the skin. Other scars, such as keloids and hypertrophic scars, are discolored, raised, and easily noticeable. These are the kinds of scars that many patients wish to treat in some manner. In this article, we will talk about why silicone gel is the best scar therapy option for all skin types.

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A Simpler Way to Use Silicone Gel for Scars | Biodermis.com

March 11, 2022Tyler Szelinski

Medical-grade silicone gel is currently the gold standard for topical scar treatment recommended by physicians all over the world. Topical silicone is backed by more than 30 years of clinical evidence that supports its safety and efficacy in reducing keloids and hypertrophic scars. The traditional way to use silicone is by applying adhesive gel sheets to the scar site. While gel sheets are a tried and true method for flattening and fading scars, they do require some maintenance to use. In this article, we will walk through the process of using silicone gel sheets and recommend options that are simpler to use.

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Does Silicone Have Special Properties? | Biodermis.com

March 04, 2022Tyler Szelinski

Silicone is a synthetic substance derived from the naturally-occurring element silicon found in the Earth’s crust. Silicone is used for many different purposes and by several distinct industries, including the medical and beauty industries. You may be surprised to find that silicone is found in household items and products in your own home. Because silicone is such a universal component, it must have a number of unique properties that make it so desirable. In this article, we will explore some of the special properties possessed by silicone so that you have a greater understanding of this fascinating ingredient.   

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What to Do About Scar Inflammation | Biodermis.com

January 27, 2022Tyler Szelinski

Research suggests that scar formation and bodily inflammation are directly correlated to one another. Generally, the greater the impact the body sustains and the deeper the wound, the greater the inflammation will be at the wound site. When there are higher levels of inflammation during injury and during the wound healing process, greater scarring is sure to follow. When the inflammatory response in the body during injury is low, then wounds can heal with very little scarring. In this article, we will explore the ways that scarring and inflammation are related and what you can do to flatten and fade your scars.

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Interesting Facts About Scars | Biodermis.com

December 16, 2021Tyler Szelinski

If you’re like most people, then you have probably attained a scar or two from injury or surgery during your lifetime. While scars aren’t the most pleasant aspect about the body, they are reminders of a past trauma that we were able to overcome. Most people don’t give their scars a second thought, but there may be a lot of good information about scars that you didn’t know about. For instance, did you know that scars can be treated with products that can be purchased through your doctor or online? In this article, we will go over some of the interesting facts about scars that may just help you avoid excessive scarring down the road.

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What Makes Silicone Gel Good for Scar Treatment? | Biodermis.com

November 02, 2021Tyler Szelinski

There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding surrounding what silicone gel is and why exactly it’s effective in treating keloids and hypertrophic scars. Some people think that silicone gel is a medication that penetrates into the scar tissue to help them fade and flatten. Others wonder how the silicone gel that doctors recommend is any different than the silicone strips you can buy in Walgreens. Dispelling some of these misconceptions will help consumers make the most educated decisions about their post-operative care before buying. In this article, we will go over some of the reasons why medical-grade silicone gel is the best topical solutions for scar management.

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