As the only FDA-cleared scar gel that combines medical-grade silicone with broad-spectrum SPF 30, it helps fade and protect healing scars without the need for tapes or strips, which can sometimes ...

Silicone scar sheets are self-adhesive dressings made with medical-grade silicone. They’re readily available over-the-counter, and claim to help fade and flatten the appearance of scars.

However, their effectiveness will depend on the type of scar you’re trying to fade. Silicone scar sheets work best on thick, newly-formed hypertrophic scars and keloids, Massick says.