If you’ve ever consulted a dermatologist or surgeon about reducing a scar, you’ve likely been told to use silicone. Silicone is widely considered the gold standard in non-invasive scar management.
But when you go to buy it, you're faced with a choice: Silicone Gel or Silicone Tape (Sheets)? Which one actually works better?
To help you make the right choice, we’ve broken down the pros and cons of each, how they work, and why adding cellular repair to your routine is the missing piece to achieving truly flawless skin.
How Silicone Works on Scars
Before comparing the two, it helps to understand why silicone is used in the first place. Silicone does not contain active healing ingredients. Instead, it works through two physical mechanisms:
- Occlusion: It creates a breathable, waterproof barrier that traps moisture in the skin. This tells your body that the area is sufficiently hydrated, signaling it to stop overproducing collagen (which prevents raised, thick scars).
- Hydration & Temperature: By increasing hydration and slightly raising the temperature of the skin, silicone helps soften and flatten the scar tissue over time.
Silicone Tape (Sheets)
Silicone tape is a durable, self-adhesive sheet that you cut to fit your scar.
- Pros: Provides slight compression, which is highly effective at keeping scars flat. It also protects the scar from rubbing against clothing. Excellent for large, flat areas like surgical scars on the abdomen, chest, or limbs.
- Cons: Visible and bulky. It can peel off due to sweat or movement, making it impractical for joints, hands, or the face. It can also cause skin irritation if left on too long without cleaning.
Silicone Gel
Silicone gel is a clear, fast-drying liquid that you rub directly onto the scar.
- Pros: Completely invisible and easy to apply to any part of the body, including the face, joints, and areas with movement. You can easily wear makeup or sunscreen over it.
- Cons: Does not provide the compression that sheets do. It can take a few minutes to dry and needs to be reapplied throughout the day since it can rub off.
The Missing Link: Active Cellular Regeneration
While silicone is excellent at trapping moisture and preventing hypertrophic scars, it does not actively repair the damaged skin cells. It is a passive barrier. To get the best results, you should pair the hydration of silicone with active nutrients that promote cellular renewal.
This is where BioVelvet Natural Recovery Cream comes in.
BioVelvet features New Zealand Deer Antler Velvet, which is naturally packed with growth factors, polypeptides, and essential lipids. While silicone keeps the area hydrated, BioVelvet actively signals the skin to regenerate. It stimulates fibroblasts to build organized collagen and accelerates the fading of red or brown discoloration.
How to Combine BioVelvet and Silicone for Maximum Results
For the ultimate scar-reduction routine, dermatologists recommend combining the active repair of BioVelvet with the occlusive protection of silicone:
- Cleanse: Wash the scar area gently with mild soap and pat dry.
- Apply BioVelvet: Massage a small amount of BioVelvet Natural Recovery Cream into the scar. Let it fully absorb into the skin (about 2–3 minutes). This delivers growth factors deep into the tissue.
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Layer with Silicone:
- If using Silicone Gel, apply a thin layer over the dry BioVelvet.
- If using Silicone Tape, wait until the cream is completely absorbed, then apply the tape over the area.
- Repeat: Do this twice daily.
The Verdict
Which works better? For facial scars and high-movement areas, silicone gel is the clear winner. For surgical incisions on the body, silicone tape is superior.
However, regardless of which silicone you choose, your results will be vastly superior if you feed your skin the active, regenerative peptides found in BioVelvet. Combining the two gives your skin the ultimate defense and repair system for a smooth, scar-free finish.