J Korean Soc Plast Reconstr Surg.
2008 Nov;35(6):659-662.
Comparison Study of Physical Properties between Two Silicone Gel Sheets
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- 1Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. nhk488@yahoo.com
- 2Hans Biomed, Daejeon, Korea.
Abstract
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PURPOSE: Silicone gel sheet(SGS) is used for preventing and treating keloid or hypertrophic scars. Because the product is weak in tear strength and adherence, it requires several replacements, which requires high cost. As a solution for this problem, we developed a new silicone gel sheet, named as Scar Clinic, and confirmed its physical properties.
METHODS
Tensile strength, elongation rate, adhesiveness, and water vapor transmission rate were experimentally compared between the most commonly used SGS product and the Scar Clinic.
RESULTS
The newly developed SGS showed better results compared to the existed SGS in regards to tensile strength, elongation rate, adhesiveness, and water vapor transmission rate.
CONCLUSION
The Scar Clinic showed higher durability and flexibility. It will be a useful product for treating scars clinically.
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