NewGel+ Blog

Learn about breast cancer scar care after mastectomy, types of mastectomy scars, silicone scar treatment tips, and how NewGel+ supports survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Certain medications can slow wound healing and increase the risk of visible scars. Drugs such as NSAIDs, blood thinners, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and anticancer treatments may interfere with clotting, immune function, or cell repair, leading to delayed healing, infections, and abnormal scar types like keloids or hypertrophic scars. Understanding how medications affect scar healing allows patients to take proactive steps, such as consulting their doctor about dosage adjustments and using proven scar treatments like medical-grade silicone scar sheets and gels to support recovery and improve scar appearance.

This article explains why new or healing scars are more vulnerable to UV rays and how improper sun exposure can lead to permanent discoloration or delayed healing.

When it comes to being a parent, caregiver, or simply look...

Among all cancers in the United States, skin cancer is the...

With the rising number of skincare products on the market, it can be difficult to know which are...

Do you remember that holiday when you were so overwhelmed with cooking for all your friends and ...

 The skin care benefits of vitamin C are plentiful and useful to know. From maintaining a healthy...

If you’re like most people, pregnancy involves allowing your body to change more dramatically th...

Scars are stories, a person’s past written on their body. A scar helps us hold onto a memory. The...

Silicone gel products are the first-line option recommended for the prevention and treatment of s...

Experiencing a ingrown hair is not rare. For the most part, everyone will have an ingrown hair at...

It is common to have bruising and inflammation after cosmetic procedures, surgery, or injuries. W...

At NewGel+, our goal is to help you feel confident in your own skin. Along with offering our clin...

If your doctor has decided in advance that you’ll need to deliver via C-section, there are severa...

Scars are the end result of wound healing, a normal biological process in the human body. This pr...

Cosmetic procedures are more popular than ever amongst men of all ages. Whether they are looking ...

Taking an adequate dose of vitamins has been known to keep your body supplied with essential nutr...

When it comes to pregnancy, it sometimes seems like it’s easier to become misinformed than it is ...

In our previous post, we discussed the differences between the various breast reconstruction opti...

Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure that aims to restore one or both breasts to near no...

October is breast cancer awareness month where we dedicate time to show increased awareness and s...

Breastfeeding is a healthy and natural way to feed your newborn baby, providing all of the nutrit...

Have you ever wondered why some scars look different than others? Why do some fade over time and ...

Pregnancy and the science of conception is a truly amazing process… watching cells transition fro...

Many of us take ample time to care for our face and neck areas, but except for the occasional ped...

While having children can be one of life’s greatest gifts, the physical changes a woman goes thro...

Facelifts are designed to improve a person’s physical appearance, but many people who undergo the...

As a child begins to move, crawl and walk, getting hurt is something that cannot be avoided. This...

We talk about the science behind scars frequently here on the blog since understanding why scars ...

Anyone with any amount of stress in their life has fallen victim to eye bags and dark circles. It...

Glioblastoma also knows as GBM Multiforme is a form of brain cancer that is highly aggressive.  A...

A popular scar therapy is using various massage techniques to reduce its appearance. According to...

A cleft palate is a birth defect that occurs when a baby’s lip or mouth does not form properly du...

Many of us dream of getting rid of the bulges on our bellies, saddle bags and upper arms. Liposuc...