BreastCare WA have stocked NewGel+ Scar Management Products for over 10 years because there are Clinical Studies showing NewGel+ can flatten, soften and fade old and new scars, and we continue to receive positive user feedback.
Buy at the STUDIO or ONLINE
When you buy NewGel+ ONLINE, we have it in stock, so we'll process your Order and let you know when it's being delivered.
If you'd like to talk with someone who knows about NewGel+, call the STUDIO on (08) 9361 1300.
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Below are answers to FAQs about NewGel+ and Silicone Strips.
If there's anything else you'd like to know, call the STUDIO on (08) 9361 1300.
How many Silicone Strips are there in a pack?
Each pack contains four 2.5cm x 15cm Silicone Strips.
Should I use NewGel+ Silicone Strips or the Gel?
NewGel+ Silicone Strips work well on shorter straighter scars or when you need to cut strips for multiple smaller scars.
NewGel+E Silicone Gel can be used, but it’s better for treating scars on a part of the body where there's frequent movement (e.g. elbow, knee etc) or the scar is seen (e.g. neck, face etc).
You can alternate between Silicone Strips and NewGel+E (e.g. strips during the day and gel at night, or vice versa), but DO NOT use the Gel under the Silicone Strips.
Should I buy NewGel+ before or after surgery?
It's better to purchase NewGel+ Silicone Strips after surgery because scars can vary in shape and size.
It will be 2-3 weeks after surgery before you can start using NewGel+, so there's time to compare the size and shape of your scar with the Silicone Strips as explained below.
How do I know Silicone Strips are the right size for my scar?
The best way to know if the 2.5cm x 15cm Silicone Strips are the right size is to compare the size of your scar(s) with the size of the Silicone Strips.
Next, compare the size of your scar(s) with the Silicone Strips Size Illustration shown at the top of the page, making sure the edges of the Silicone Strips extend 1cm beyond your scar so there's good adhesion onto the skin around the scar.
Can I cut and trim the Strips to size if needed?
Yes. NewGel+ Silicone Strips can be cut or trimmed to size with scissors. Depending on the size of the scar(s), you may be able to cut several pieces from each of the Strips.
Other scar management options if needed
If the Silicone Strips aren’t working, your other option is to cut strips from the NewGel+ Strip.
If you’re unsure, call or drop into the STUDIO to see our samples.
How do I use NewGel+?
Please read the product instructions before using NewGel+.
Yes, this is the boring bit, but the instructions have useful information about appropriate use, getting better results and getting better life from NewGel+ scar management products.
Applying NewGel+ to the scar
NewGel+ Silicone Strips self-adhere to the skin, but for good adhesion, and to avoid degrading the adhesive surface, make sure the skin has been washed and dried, and is free of skin lotions.
When applying the Silicone Strips, peel the backing liner off and apply the adhesive surface directly onto the scar. Don't throw the liner out because when you remove the strips, you need to put the liner back on the adhesive surface.
Can I wear NewGel+ under a bra?
Yes. Once applied, NewGel+ Silicone Strips can be worn under clothing, underwear and footwear.
How long do I wear NewGel+ each day?
You need to wear NewGel+ for at least 6 hours a day, and it can be worn up to 24 hours a day if it's removed and the incision is washed and dried every 12 hours.
How long will NewGel+ last?
NewGel can last longer than other products because the medical grade silicone is thicker and therefore more robust.
Washing the adhesive surface every 2-3 days with a mild, non-moisturising soap can extend the life of the self-adhesive surface for up to 4 weeks.
But loss of adhesion does not diminish the performance of NewGel+. When self-adhesion starts to reduce, you can hold NewGel+ in place with medical grade tape.
What evidence is there that NewGel+ scar management products work?
NewGel+ products are the choice for leading surgeons and continuing positive user feedback supports the claim that NewGel+ silicone scar management products can reduce, flatten, fade and smooth new and old scars.
NewGel+ scar products have a proven history. They have been used since 2005 and, in a market where brands are bought and sold and third-party manufacturers are used, they’re still made by the same company that developed them, NewMedical Technology.
What are NewGel+ Silicone Strips made from?
The beige NewGel+ Silicone Strips we stock have a stretchy elastane (spandex) backing layer, a thicker 1mm layer of self-adhesive medical grade silicone sheet, and a removable polyurethane liner that protects the self-adhesive surface.
The medical grade silicone is made from medical grade polymerized siloxanes (silicone gel).
Does NewGel+ have regulatory approval?
NewGel+ Scar Management Products have United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 501(k) clearance and Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval as a Class 1 Medical Device.
TGA Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods Certificate number is ARTG 199299.
Who developed NewGel+ and where is it made?
NewGel+ medical grade silicone products were developed, and are made in the United States, by NewMedical Technology.
Their medical device manufacturing facility is ISO 13485 Certified, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Compliant and US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Registered.