Product guide · Adhesive silicone sheeting
Soft, reusable self-adhesive silicone in strips, sheets, dots and breast shapes. Cut to fit, worn for hours at a time, washed and reused.
Silicone sheeting sits directly on the scar. Silagen explains that it combines occlusion, hydration, a slight rise in skin temperature and continuous light pressure — the pressure element is what a gel cannot provide.
Sheets are best on flatter areas where they can stay put: chest, abdomen, back, arms and legs. They are removed for showering and exercise, washed every few days, and reused until they no longer stick.
Silagen lists a choice of backing colors. Ask your surgeon whether a particular color or shape matters for your scar.
Sources: Silagen frequently asked questions (opens in a new tab) · Silagen Scar Refinement System product page (opens in a new tab) · Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
Sizes and suggested uses as listed on Silagen’s product page. Your surgeon chooses the right piece — you can also trim to fit, leaving about ½ inch (1 cm) beyond the scar.
| Topic | Size / pack | Silagen’s suggested uses |
|---|---|---|
| Strips 1″ × 3″ | 3 per box | Linear scars up to 2″ — e.g. breast augmentation, liposuction, biopsy, laparoscopic procedures |
| Strips 1″ × 6″ | 4 per box | Linear scars up to 4″ — e.g. augmentation, dermatologic surgery, thyroidectomy, orthopedic surgery |
| Strip 2″ × 8″ | 1 per box | Scars up to 6″, including irregular shapes; wider for more secure hold |
| Strip 2″ × 18″ | 1 per box | Scars up to 16″, or cut into shorter pieces — e.g. thigh lift, mini tummy tuck, arm lift |
| Strip 2″ × 24″ | 1 per box | Longest strip — e.g. tummy tuck, body lift, arm lift, scoliosis surgery |
| Dots 1″ diameter | 6 per box | Small scars — liposuction ports, laparoscopic sites, biopsies, ear-lobe repair |
| Sheet 5″ × 6″ | 1 per box | Wider or irregular scars — Mohs, burns, skin-graft donor areas; use whole or cut |
| Sheet 10″ × 24″ | 1 per box | Widespread scars such as burns or road rash; can be cut down |
| Lollipop shapes | 1 pair, 2⅞″ × 6½″ | Lollipop-pattern breast lift or reduction incisions |
| Areola circles | 1 pair, 2⅞″ diameter | Circles with a nipple opening for incisions around the areola |
| Anchor shapes | 1 pair, 10″ × 4⅛″ | Anchor-pattern breast scars; the vertical tab can be cut off for crease-only scars |
| Breast kit | 2 circles + 2 anchors | Areola, vertical and crease scars together, e.g. reduction or top surgery |
Umbilical products are covered in their own guide.
Source: Silagen Scar Refinement System product page (opens in a new tab)
Wash and dry the area every time. No creams, lotions, ointments, perfume — or silicone gel — underneath, or the sheet loses its stick.
Cut the piece so it extends at least ½ inch (1 cm) beyond the scar on all sides.
Remove the release liner and lay the sheet adhesive-side down. Medical tape, a pressure garment or sleeve can hold it if needed.
Remove it about every 12 hours to inspect, wash and fully dry the scar. Take it off for showers, baths, swimming and exercise.
Sources: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab) · Silagen frequently asked questions (opens in a new tab)
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
Silagen Silicone Sheeting, Strips and Shapes · 74 sec · Silagen
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Breast, abdominal and facial examples where the source reports sheeting, alone or with gel.
Abdomen · SIL_0029
Reported: Silicone sheeting / strips
TUMMY TUCK SILAGEN ABDOMINAL STRIP BEFORE AFTER SIL_0029 PATIENT SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Manufacturer-supplied; patient-submitted photographs. Individual results vary. Silagen Before and After Full Gallery 5-26.pdf, p. 21.
Abdomen · SIL_0028
Reported: Silicone sheeting / strips + Pure Silicone Gel
Patient had Tummy Tuck on January 12th, 2016. Started treatment with 2” x 24” abdominal strip on February 26, 2016. Photo taken March 5, 2016, after 1 week of treatment. Patient used ab strip for 3 months then switched to Silagen Pure. Photo taken June 18, 2016 after 3 weeks using Silagen Pure. TUMMY TUCK SILAGEN SHEETING & PURE GEL PATIENT SUBMITTED PHOTOS SIL_0028
Manufacturer-supplied; patient-submitted photographs. Individual results vary. Silagen Before and After Full Gallery 5-26.pdf, p. 22.
Contains intimate post-surgical images.
Breast · SIL_0049
Reported: Silicone sheeting / strips
BREAST REDUCTION SILAGEN SHEETING After 1 month of treatment After 3 months of treatment Before treatment began PATIENT SUBMITTED PHOTOS SIL_0049 After 5 months of treatment
Manufacturer-supplied; patient-submitted photographs. Individual results vary. Silagen Before and After Full Gallery 5-26.pdf, p. 17.
Contains intimate post-surgical images.
Breast · SIL_0019
Reported: Silicone sheeting / strips + Pure Silicone Gel
BREAST REDUCTION SILAGEN SHEETING AND PURE GEL Before treatment was initiated After 3 months of treatment SIL_0019 PATIENT SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Manufacturer-supplied; patient-submitted photographs. Individual results vary. Silagen Before and After Full Gallery 5-26.pdf, p. 15.
Contains intimate post-surgical images.
Breast · SIL_0043
Reported: Silicone sheeting / strips + Pure Silicone Gel
Left side before treatment, 2 months post-op (top) and 8 months later (bottom) BREAST & UPPER BACK LIFT SILAGEN SHEETING & PURE GEL PATIENT SUBMITTED PHOTOS SIL_0043 Right side before treatment, 2 months post-op (top) and 8 months later (bottom)
Manufacturer-supplied; patient-submitted photographs. Individual results vary. Silagen Before and After Full Gallery 5-26.pdf, p. 14.
Face · SIL_0044
Reported: Silicone Gel + SPF 30 + Silicone sheeting / strips
Scar on chin and upper lip before treatment was initiated After 6 months of treatment SIL_0044 BIKE ACCIDENT – ROAD RASH SILAGEN GEL SPF 30 & SHEETING
Manufacturer-supplied; patient-submitted photographs. Individual results vary. Silagen Before and After Full Gallery 5-26.pdf, p. 53.
Yes. Silagen says pieces can be cut to fit — leave about ½ inch beyond the scar on every side.
Source: Silagen frequently asked questions (opens in a new tab)
Usually skin oils, lotion or gel underneath, or the piece needs washing. Wash with water and mild soap (or the Silagen foaming cleanser) and air-dry. Replace it when washing no longer restores the stick.
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
No. Silagen advises removing sheeting for showers, baths, swimming and exercise; it also prolongs the life of the piece.
Source: Silagen frequently asked questions (opens in a new tab)
No — nothing should go under the sheet. Ask your surgeon how to fit any prescribed ointment around your scar-care routine.
Source: Silagen frequently asked questions (opens in a new tab)
With gentle handling, about 3–4 weeks. Unused pieces kept in their packaging remain usable for several years, according to Silagen.
Source: Silagen frequently asked questions (opens in a new tab)
It depends on your incision pattern — around the areola, lollipop or anchor. Your surgeon is the right person to confirm; the breast lift and reduction guide explains each pattern.
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Educational information from manufacturer materials, not medical advice. Silagen® is a trademark of Newmedical Technology, Inc. Follow your surgeon’s instructions.