Silicone Scar Gel for Post-Laser Patients: What Canadian Aesthetic Clinics Recommend
Aesthetic clinics answer the same question after every fractional laser, resurfacing or IPL session: what goes on the skin once the patient leaves? In most Canadian clinics the answer is a topical silicone, which turns a clinical choice into a stocking choice: which format to hold, and what the label has to show. CliniEco Medical supplies silicone scar gel — medical-grade silicone, 15 g (2-pack) and reusable silicone scar sheeting, with the wider post-procedure line — including the post-procedure repair mask — grouped in medical aesthetics supplies.
What do Canadian aesthetic clinics look for in a post-laser silicone product?
Three things decide whether a product earns shelf space. Material: a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) gel that dries to a clear film rather than an oil that stays tacky under a dressing. Format: a 15 g squeeze tube suits single-patient dispensing, while reusable sheeting suits a flat scar a clinician fits and reviews. Wording: the product is positioned on appearance, and the carton carries the statement that it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
The specification itself is fixed: a non-sterile topical product for single-patient use, a thin layer twice daily on fully healed, closed skin.
How soon after a laser session should silicone first be used?
Not on the day of treatment. Silicone belongs to the phase after the skin has closed. A working clinic rule is to wait until the treated area has finished closing and any crusting has settled, then begin a thin layer. Where a session leaves an open surface, that is a dressing question first; silicone follows the barrier stage.
Which format fits which patient — gel or sheet?
| Question | Silicone gel | Silicone sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Suited to | Contoured, mobile or facial sites | Flat, closed scars on limbs and trunk |
| Disposable format | 15 g tube, thin layer twice daily | Reusable sheet, worn in place |
| Skin condition required | Fully healed, closed skin | Fully healed, closed skin |
| Clinic workflow | Dispensed to the patient with directions | Fitted and reviewed at a follow-up |
| Ordering unit | 2-pack of 15 g tubes | Reusable pack |
What has to be printed on the label before a clinic reorders?
When a topical silicone is sold on appearance claims, Canadian labelling rules apply to the carton, and a clinic can check it against the same list a buyer would use.
| Label element | What it has to show |
|---|---|
| Product identity | In English and French |
| Net quantity | In metric units |
| Ingredient list | INCI names in descending order |
| Dealer details | Name and principal place of business |
| Warnings and directions | In English and French |
How far does one 15 g tube go in a treatment room?
A working standard is a thin film with no visible excess, spread over the scar and a few millimetres of surrounding skin — roughly a grain of rice for every 2 to 3 cm of scar length, or about 0.1 mL for a mid-length scar of 3 to 10 cm. Applied twice daily that is on the order of 6 mL a month, so one tube covers about six weeks.
Clinics that also hold the rest of the post-laser shelf can print the treatment-room checklist so the count happens during restocking, and set the figures once in the aesthetics supply and cost planner to turn patient volume into a case requirement in CAD.
Running an aesthetic or dermatology practice? See our medical aesthetics clinic supplies.
Ordering for a clinic or a multi-site group? Wholesale and multi-site ordering covers case pricing and account setup. Reselling? become a distributor.
References
- Labelling of Cosmetics – Consumer product safety (checked 14 October 2026)
- Efficacy of Silicone Gel versus Silicone Gel Sheet in Hypertrophic Scar Prevention (PMC7647509) (checked 14 October 2026)
Related Reading
- Silicone Scar Gel Dosing and Coverage in Canada
- Post-Laser Skin Barrier Cream: A Clinic Reference Guide
- Silicone Scar Sheets vs Silicone Scar Gel: Which Should You Choose?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Canadian clinics recommend silicone gel or silicone sheets after laser treatment?
Clinics match the format to the site: gel for contoured or facial areas and a patient who applies it at home, sheeting for a flat, closed scar on a limb or the trunk. Both are used only on fully healed, closed skin.
How long does one 15 g tube of silicone scar gel last?
A 15 g tube holds roughly 13 to 15 mL. At about 0.1 mL twice a day a mid-length scar uses on the order of 6 mL a month, so one tube lasts about six weeks.
Can silicone scar gel be applied while the skin is still healing after a laser?
No. Silicone is intended for fully healed, closed skin; while an area is open or crusted, a dressing is the appropriate product. This product is not intended to treat or diagnose any disease.
What should a clinic check on a silicone scar gel label before reordering?
The product identity in English and French, the net quantity in metric units, the INCI ingredient list, the dealer's name and principal place of business, and the warnings and directions in both official languages.
Last updated: October 2026. CliniEco Medical is a licensed medical device establishment (MDEL #35334).
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