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Comparison Study of Physical Properties between Two Silicone Gel Sheets  

Yun, Young Mook (Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University)
Kang, Nak Heon (Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University)
Kim, Tae Joon (Hans Biomed)
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Archives of Plastic Surgery / v.35, no.6, 2008 , pp. 659-662 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Tensile strength; Elongation; Adhesiveness; Water vapor transmission;
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