Can a simple gel improve eyelid scars after surgery?
NCT ID NCT03601247
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether silicone gel helps reduce scarring after eyelid surgery. 132 patients applied silicone gel to one eye and a placebo (Aquaphor) to the other, without knowing which was which. Doctors and patients rated scar redness, elevation, and pigmentation over 6 months. The goal was to see if silicone gel leads to less noticeable scars.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- silicone gel
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, at-home way to improve the appearance of scars after eyelid surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study. Results may not apply to all scar types or other body areas. The gel is a cosmetic aid, not a medical treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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