FAQs

It is important to wait until your incision has fully closed before using our products – and this usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.

Please check with your GP or obstetrician at your post-partum check up to see if it is OK to use silicone products.

Use the silicone strips for 3 months, worn up to 24 hours a day. Then after that start using the invisible gel which can be used once or twice a day.

You any also use the gel on older C-Section scars at any time.

Both!! - our Silicone Scar Sheets and Silicone Scar Gel offer unique benefits for managing C-section scars, and they work well together for optimal results.

The Silicone Scar Sheets provide a convenient "set and forget" solution, making them ideal for the early stages of parenthood when you’re busy caring for your newborn. They protect the scar from rubbing, bacteria, and injury while also keeping it hydrated, which promotes healing.

On the other hand, the Silicone Scar Gel is excellent for further enhancing scar healing once the initial healing phase is complete. It actively promotes healing and improves the appearance of the scar with its nourishing ingredients.

We recommend starting with the silicone strips for the best initial protection and convenience, and then incorporating the gel as you progress in your recovery. This combination will ensure you're taking comprehensive care of your scar throughout your journey.

Our Silicone Scar Strips, also known as silicone sheets are made from Silicone with Polyurethane film and Polythene Film. 

Our Silicone Scar Gel also contains AloeVera, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Here are the benefits of each product. 

1. Silicone:

   - Hydration and Moisture Retention: Silicone helps maintain a moist environment around the scar, which is crucial for healing and can help prevent excessive dryness and itching.

   - Collagen Regulation: It can help regulate collagen production, reducing the risk of raised or hypertrophic scars.

2. Aloe Vera:

   - Soothing Properties: Aloe Vera is known for its calming and anti-inflammatory effects, which can help reduce redness and irritation associated with scars.

   - Moisturising: It can provide additional hydration, which may promote a smooth and supple scar surface.

   - Healing Acceleration: Aloe Vera contains enzymes and vitamins that can promote skin regeneration and healing, which may assist in scar recovery.

3. Centella Asiatica Extract:

   - Wound Healing: This plant extract is renowned for its ability to enhance wound healing and may help promote collagen synthesis and skin elasticity.

   - Anti-inflammatory Effects: Centella Asiatica may help reduce inflammation, which can be particularly beneficial for newly formed scars.

   - Scar Appearance Improvement: It may help in minimizing the appearance of scars by promoting healthy skin regeneration and improving overall skin texture.

4. Tocopherol (Vitamin E):

   - Antioxidant Properties: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect skin cells from damage, promoting healthier skin.

   - Moisture Retention: It helps improves skin hydration and elasticity, which can enhance the overall appearance of scars.

   - Skin Repair: Tocopherol has been shown to support skin repair processes, helping to reduce scar visibility over time.

These ingredients are safe for nursing and pregnant mums. However, we would still encourage you to seek advice from your doctor as everybody is different.

Results are usually seen in terms of fading and pain reduction within 8 weeks of application.

For best results wear the Silicone Scar Sheets daily up to 24 hours a day and use for a minimum of 3 months.

A recent 2022 meta-analysis* of 507 articles highlighting silicone gel for scar therapy concluded that:  “There is a substantial amount of evidence available in the literature that shows that fluid silicone gels provide scar improvement and can be used for prophylactic and curative scar management.” 

Science Direct 2022: The use of fluid silicone gels in the prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scars: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Efficacy of topical silicone gel in scar management: A systematic review - PMC

Silicone Gel for Scar Prevention - Textbook on Scar Management - NCBI

Efficacy and Safety of a Novel 100% Silicone Scar Gel Treatment for - PMC

 Silicone gel is well tolerated even for sensitive skin.

However, like any medical product silicone can occasionally cause side effects.

 Although rare (and typically mild) these can include 

• Skin irritation, redness, itching or rash around the application area
• Very uncommonly an allergic reaction to the silicone 
• Please discontinue using the cream if you notice any of these symptoms 
• If you suspect an allergic reaction stop using immediately and please contact our rooms and send us a photo of your reaction.

Yes. Whether it’s a delicate post-surgical C-section scar or other surgical scar, hypertrophic scar or keloid scar, silicone is well-known for optimising healing.

Both our Silicone Scar Sheets and Silicone Scar Gel offer unique benefits for managing C-section scars, and they work well together for optimal results.

The Silicone Scar Sheets provide a convenient "set and forget" solution, making them ideal for the early stages of parenthood when you’re busy caring for your newborn. They protect the scar from rubbing, bacteria, and injury while also keeping it hydrated, which promotes healing.

On the other hand, the Silicone Scar Gel is excellent for further enhancing scar healing once the initial healing phase is complete.
It actively promotes healing and improves the appearance of the scar with its nourishing ingredients.

We recommend starting with the silicone strips for the best initial protection and convenience, and then incorporating the gel as you progress in your recovery. This combination will ensure you're taking comprehensive care of your scar throughout your journey.

These products have a shelf-life of 24 months unopened, and need to be stored out of the sun in a cool dry place. 

The bottle for the gel has a push down top to help keep the product airtight, to help ensure a long shelf life.

Due to hygiene reasons, we do not offer refunds, exchanges, or accept returns on any products purchased including for change of mind. 

We only offer refunds if a product is faulty.

If you believe a product is faulty or damaged please provide photos and proof of purchase within 14 days of buying.  

Items must be unused and in original condition. 

Once your item is inspected, you will be notified on approval or rejection of your refund within 7 working days. 

Please email this information to info@pregnancyandbabyco.com.au

No. Once your order is placed and payment made, we we’re unable to cancel or make changes to quantities in an order.

We charge a flat shipping rate of $9.95 with standard delivery of 3-5 business days in metro areas and 7-10 business days in rural areas. 

Orders are processed Monday to Friday and shipped usually within 72 hours of placement.

If we are out of stock, you will receive an email that your order may be delayed.

Once your order has been dispatched, you will receive a tracking order via email.

Pregnancy & Baby Co is not responsible for lost or stolen packages in your building or for packages delayed in transit.

Our warehouse is located within

The Innovation Quarter Building,

Level 1,
160 Hawkesbury Rd
Westmead, 2145