NewGel+ UV is medical grade topical silicone gel which protects new scars from hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure.  It reduces, flattens, softens and fades scars. NewGel+ UV silicone gel improves scars by providing a combination of occlusion (seals the scar from exposure to air) and hydration. There have been over one hundred clinical studies confirming silicone gel’s effectiveness in treating scars.