ScarAway Advanced Skincare Long Silicone Scar Sheets for Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids Caused by Surgery, Injury, Burns, C-Section and More, 1.5" x 7", 12 Sheets

I gave this product five stars even though it hasn't been long enough to see results, because they exceeded my expectations in every other way. If it works as well as I hope, I will revise this review in a few months. I am reasonably certain that it will work, though, because several years ago I had a scar on my elbow that I flattened using medical tape from my doctor, and this seems pretty much the same.I broke my tibia at the knee and had to have surgery to insert plates, resulting in a raised scar about 1/4" wide and just over 6" long, starting at the side of my kneecap and going down my shin. I had been protecting the scar from the sun with tape and using a scar cream, but it didn't seem to be doing much. I ordered these scar strips with some trepidation, because I wasn't sure that they would work over the knee joint, which obviously has a high degree of flexion and movement. I started using the strips about nine weeks after my surgery, when the scar was closed and had reached its full size, but was still pink/red/purple and tender.I am very pleased with the strips. I cut a bit off the end of the first one and cut it in half longways, and it has not frayed at all. The fabric side is really smooth and doesn't catch clothes. It has a nice feel to it. The strip sticks very well to my skin, even over the knee joint, and it is really stretchy and elastic. It bends with the knee, but when my leg is straight, it doesn't cause the scar to pucker into ripples like the edge of a lasagna noodle, as did the tape. However, the strip can be removed easily and painlessly. I can't really feel it at all when it's on, either, although I do have some numbness on one side of my scar due to nerve damage. The sticky side is made out of a material that is very similar to one of those child's toys that is a little gooey octopus that you can throw at the wall and it sticks, except better. If the strip gets pulled up (which does happen if you try to slide on tight clothes that catch it), it will collect lint and dirt and will not stick. But you just wash it carefully and it goes back to being very sticky again.I have been wearing the same strip for well over a week, anywhere from 8-20 hours per day. The directions say to gently wash it in plain soap and water, and allow to air dry. I put it fabric-side-down on a piece of paper towel, to help wick the water away from the fabric. The fabric side doesn't even have to be wholly dry before you reapply the strip. I have been swimming and have worked out several times wearing the strip, with overall good results. I found that when I was lying in the sun for a while, and started sweating, that the strip started to come off. When I swam, the first few times it stayed put, and then after a few days, it started to lose adhesion at the end over my knee, so I took it off. When I worked out I didn't sweat too much, and the strip stayed on just fine. I think that if you sweat heavily, the strip will probably not stay in place 100%, but it is certainly viable for light workouts. The only other time it came off was when I wore it to bed, and just from kicking around in the sheets, it came off halfway. Since then I have been washing it when I get ready for bed, and then put it on in the morning.Overall I believe that these strips will flatten my scar, but it's too early to tell. I am very impressed with the stickiness and flexibility of the strips, as well as their reusability, and the feel of the fabric side. I would definitely recommend spending the money if you need a treatment strip that is more attractive and comfortable than tape, and more effective than creams. Good luck!** Okay, it's been nearly two years since I've worn these strips. I continued to wear them when I got back to work, even in shorts (I'm Caucasian, so the "nude" coloring matches my skin OK), which resulted in a pretty weird tan line! I gave up wearing them after a while, as my scar healed. At this point it is 95% flat and white. I can't prove that the scar strips helped, but I definitely believe they did. And, since I was cutting them in half lengthwise and reusing them over and over again, I didn't even use all the ones that came in the package. I bet that if I got one of the used ones and washed it, it'd still be usable today. A very durable product, and my five-star rating remains the same.

After cancer and three major surgeries, I had many scars that were terribly red and unsightly. In addition, getting my medi-port (used for chemo) removed became quite an ordeal as tissue had grown all over and around it and what should have been a simple removal left me with quite a scar on my upper chest that was not only red but raised up about 1/4". This particular scar was the smallest but the most annoying because of where it was and also because it constantly itched. The scars on my abdomen were large and I had one circular location almost 2" across where I had to heal from the inside out. This was pretty terrible looking. I had no idea what to do about all these scars or even if there was any product that could improve them cosmetically. I discovered this method of dealing with them after just a few minutes of research. These silicone scar sheets are so easy to use. You can cut them to smaller sizes if needed, use multiple sheets, can wash and reuse them (to a point). I believe the washing in mild soap and warm water removes the oils that accumulate from your skin. After they dry, they are very sticky again and adhere to your skin very well. Eventually, you need to discard and use fresh one. The sheets are flesh colored to blend with your skin.The bottom line is I'm so thankful I purchased these. My scars, even the horrible red/purple ones, are now pink to pinkish/white, which you can expect over time. The small raised scar has shrunk and is also becoming flatter. It also stopped itching as soon as I began using the Scar Away sheets. Please note, however, this is a process that will take many months of use. I have been using the sheets for about three or four months. I'm still on my original box because of washing and reusing them. I anticipate I will purchase one more box before I am finished treating the scars. When I started, I feared the idea of using them over such a long period of time, but the results are worth it and you don't even remember you have them on.I had a major surgery when I was young, also with tremendous scarring. What took years then to improve - I have seen those same results in just a few months time with these silicone sheets.NEW INFORMATION: I checked with the manufacturer regarding sun protection factor. Just received an email that the sheets have an SPF factor of 8.9 - it's not fantastic, but it does provide some protection to the scars.