Comparison Study of Physical Properties between Two Silicone Gel Sheets.
- Author:
Young Mook YUN
1
;
Nak Heon KANG
;
Tae Joon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. nhk488@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Tensile strength;
Elongation;
Adhesiveness;
Water vapor transmission
- MeSH:
Adhesiveness;
Cicatrix;
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic;
Keloid;
Pliability;
Silicone Gels;
Steam;
Tensile Strength
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
2008;35(6):659-662
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
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.
