NOW CLOSED Do you have a c-section scar less than a year old or an older but still troublesome one? Try the new Kelo-cote silicone gel, £200 JL voucher to be won

[KatieBMumsnet]

We're looking for 250 Mumsnetters to try out the new Kelo-cote silicone gel for c-section scars. Here's what they say: "Kelo-cote gel self-dries to a waterproof membrane that acts like an extra layer of skin. It's the only silicone gel clinically proven to soften, flatten and smooth the scar while maintaining the moisture balance and elasticity of the adjacent skin."

We're looking for Mumsnetters who have a either c-section scar that is less than 1 year old or a c-section scar that is less than 3 years old and is still troublesome (i.e red, itchy, raised, sore etc), to try this product over the course of three months. You'll be required to add diary style feedback on how your finding the gel during this time. Each tester will be sent a 15g tube of the silicone gel (RRP £29.99). For full ingredients list please see here.

Feedback will concentrate on what the gel feels like, what it's like to apply as well as your overall views of the gel - and any improvements noted to the appearance and feel of the scar. Please note this is in no way a scientific trial - Kelo-cote are just after testers general views and experiences and anecdotal feedback.

Additionally, we may also ask you to complete a (very) short survey at the end of the three month trial - this will focus on whether you'd be happy to recommend the gel to others and overall ratings.

Kelo-cote would also like some testers to take pictures of their scars at the beginning of trail and once a month thereafter (this is not compulsory though!). All testers who supply four pictures at the end of the trail will also receive a £10 John Lewis voucher and a tube of the new stretch mark cream each (RRP £14.99). If you're happy to take pictures, please tick the relevant box in the sign up form. Please note the pictures may be used on marketing material and the Kelo-cote website as before and after pictures. They will be completely anonymous and all recognisable parts will be removed.

Everyone who adds their feedback to the thread on Mumsnet as required will be entered into a prize draw where one winner will receive a £200 John Lewis voucher.

If you'd like to take part, please sign up here.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

[notts04]

O latest csection 2 months ago.

[Nigglenaggle]

Done

[EagleRiderDirk]

Done. 2nd c sec 2 months ago. Having some trouble at the edges where they did me up mega tightly. Hoping to get through.

[Catbag]

All done :)

[beautifulgirls]

Not a c-section scar but have been using this on our daughters foot since December 2011, after an amputation surgery in August 2011 on advice from the plastics consultant. We are very pleased with her scar given the potential for some very difficult scarring - in her case also combined with E45 moisturising and a compression sock to help keep the scar tissue flat.

[Watto1]

I hope I'm picked. I had a horrible keloid after my 1st c-section. It was cut out during my second c-section but I've ended up with another keloid. Red, bumpy and itchy over 2 years on. So jealous of my sister who had a c-section 2 months before mine. You can't even see her scar.

[Loopyhasanotherbean]

done, hope i get picked and hope it works!

[tubbsycat]

10yrs, 8rs & 5 yrs ago but still annoyingly tingley especially in the colder weather... give it a try. Thanks

[ValiumQueen]

Done.

[TooImmatureGhostiesAndGhoulies]

Done - scar 8.5 months old. It's not actually troublesome in the slightest, but I just want to know if the cream would make it fade or anything. Plus am interested in the stretch mark cream.

[Snugglenush]

Signed up!! My scar is just over 2 years old, it doesn't look too unsightly but it itches and is sore quite often - and in fact sometimes has a funny. Also still numb and bizarre like melliebobs!

[pomdereplay]

Signed up - I have a lovely 9 month old scar that is a daily reminder of nearly dying during my EMCS!

[k2togm1]

So have the chosen ones Ben notified already?

[KatieBMumsnet]

k2togm1 we'll be emailing those selected on Friday.

[Marrow]

Yes, I've been selected thank you!! Have a foot long vertical scar that is very ugly. Can't wait to see if it makes a difference

[ceeveebee]

Yey I'm in, first time I've been picked for anything on here! Hope it works, hate my ugly red scar

[McPhee]

Woohooo

So fecking happy

Oh I'm going to be very busy.....laundry liquid to trial as well

[InTheBoonies]

I'm in - Hope it works! My scar really bothers me I said i'd do pictures too!

[Northernexile]

I haven't been emailed. Dies that mean I haven't been picked? Why? We're there really 250 MNers picked before me?

[hohohohawthers]

I've not had an email either . I hate that red fat squatter on my stomach

[exiledmancityfan]

I'm in. First bit of feedback who has 5 minutes to wait for it to dry? I have a 10wk old and about 8 yr old!

[Angelico]

I'm in and regretting it now it says 5 mins for it to dry. Drying myself after the shower is a triumph with a new baby :o

[snala]

Still haven't received mine!

[SalagadooLamagicaboo]

Still haven't received mine either