Mederma : Advanced Scar Gel

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Water (purified), Peg 200, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Lecithin, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fragrance.

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September 8, 2012

Pros:

Works well on newly formed scars/marks!
Used it once before and really helped diminish my acne mark, now using it to diminish a minor burn mark :/
Accidents happen right? That's why we have products like this haha!

Cons:

Time, Time heals all they say! DO NOT pick at the scar while it is trying to heal, otherwise it will get worse or take even longer to heal (learned from experience)

This product is great. I bought the one with SPF because it is simply worth it. The one with skin protection helps your guarantee you will not permanently discolor your scar. I actually did not buy it for acne this time, I have before and it healed one of my scars beautifully I bought it because I put a new product on a little part of my face and it literally chemically burned it! I am now left with this hideous minor burn, but this should really help it heal faster and better. Do not get Neosporin, Neosporin has an ingredient in it that can cause break outs and irritate the skin, Mederma should not do that at all.
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July 24, 2009

Pros:

it has faded my acne scars pretty well in a shorter time than i expected though they are still somewhat noticeable

Cons:

It was itchy the first few times i used it but you really have to rub it in and Im not to fond of the smell or the price

Try to be consistent (at least 3 times a day) and be very patient for results. I have been dealing with acne scars for three years or so after being of acutane. Being in college this didn't really help my self-esteem but after using this product for about a month i have seen more results than with any other product ive tried
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March 25, 2009

Pros:

as soon as i get home, i wash my face and i put mederma on. i re-apply about 3-5 times before bed. it REALLY DOES WORK! i have been using it for about a week and im seeing improvement already on old and new scars. and even on exising acne! i love it.

Cons:

i dont like the smell. and sometimes it causes my skin to itch. but it DOES NOT irritate it. i think its just the medicine working. it doesnt cause my skin to turn red or break out. it just itches. but i try my best not to scratch it!

if i honestly had one product for skin care to swear by... it would be mederma. not only has it lightened my existing facial marks... its cleared up my skin. i cant say it'll do the same for you. but it has truly worked wonders for me. even my friends have noticed the difference! i hope that this review will encourage someone else to purchase this amazing product!
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March 14, 2007

Pros:

I have always been ashamed of my scars from teenage acne. 2 weeks ago I began using Mederma on the deep pits on my cheeks. I keep it on 24/7 and reapply throughout the day. I am consistant with my treatment. Very pleased! Face is so smooth!!!!!!!!

Cons:

No Cons with this product! Scent is fine and got used to film over scars! That just reminds me its doing its job! Mederma has changed my self esteem. Just after 2 weeks I cant tell amazing result. I will continue this treatment for months longer! :)

I never looked in the mirror without being reminded of those ugly acne scars. Just after 2 weeks I am shocked at the improvement! My face has always been pitted with ugly scars. I dont know how this stuff works but I am so impressed! I recommend Mederma but in order to receive good results you must be faithful in using it. I wash my face each morning and them apply a small amount to the scars. When I go to the bathroom I always reapply a tiny bit to the areas just to make sure its on there good. It stays on all day and night. I wanted fast improvement so I decided to just keep it on all the time! I have never been so impressed with a product in my life! Faaast improvement!!! I have spent thousands of dollars on laser treatments to help these scars but only Mederma has came through for me! $20 a tube is a cheep price for smooth skin on a woman who has always dreamed of a clear and smooth complexion. Mederma has made my dream become reality. Thank you Mederma!! Highly Recommended!!
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June 18, 2009

Pros:

It does soften acne scars

Cons:

How to use directions aren't for everyone. I use it 2 times a day only and have no itchyness or red spots

At first I followed the directions. 3-4 time a day, but I found that my skin was burning and irritated. I accutally had a big red mark on my face for 2 months. When the spot faded, I decided to try again with less gel and less frequency. After doing this for a week, I noticed a big difference, and I didn't have the problems a lot of people have posted. For people who found this product to irritate the skin after following the direction, I suggest twice a day with less amount.
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January 21, 2012

Pros:

does what it's suppose to.
smells nice

Cons:

the tight feeling and peeling.
itches at times

This stuff works wondersssss!!!!!!! I swear by this. Honestly, you see results within the first 3 days, and i know that may be hard to believe, but everyone is different. I truly love this stuff and im glad it's affordable at drugstores.
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May 4, 2009

Pros:

It works!

Cons:

It smells really bad, and is expensive.

I've been using this for 2-3 weeks now and my skin already looks smoother. I see minimal fading on my acne scars, but it's understandable seeing as most of my scars are 4 to 8 years old. I expect to bee using this for about a year, but it's totally worth the rest of my life. Also, I've been using it on my cheeks only and have had no pimples in that area since. I'm 22 and still get the occasional pimple, but it seems that this sort of prevents acne. I've only gotten a few pimples on my chin and forehead. Good product.
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October 2, 2009

Pros:

light, not bad smelling, clear, works

Cons:

not as good results on acne scars v. regular scars... then again, the acne scars are older and I am not done usig mederma...

Works good on old or new scars, but expect to wait a while for good results. On a scar I got on my knee, this worked GREAT and now the fairly new scar is barely visible when before it was very light compared the rest of my tan skin. :)
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April 26, 2009

Pros:

It works
Easy to use

Cons:

A bit expensive, but then its my face so I didn't mind.

I fell and cut my face and ended up with a scar from eye to lips. I have been using merderma for a month and a half and I have been significant improvement, even after just the first couple of days. So I decided to use it on an old raised scar on my face that is 3 years old and it has been about three weeks I am seeing a difference! I am considering using it on my fine lines even and see if that would work. I am so so impressed with Mcderma. It is very pricey and I had considered buying the CVS brand scar therapy. I am so glad I didn't.
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March 18, 2009

Pros:

Fades marks significantly to completely

Cons:

Smells, can irritate skin if used with BP at the same time, make-up does not go well over it

This stuff really does work. I use it all the time to help fade post acne marks and scars and it makes them go away completely when used consistently. You may have to use this for up to 6 months, but that is going to be the case with any scar treatment. But, JUST KEEP USING IT!! I promise that you will see results at least SOME results. Usually it takes me about 2-3 months to see complete results. But, it 100% clears up my scars. The only scars that it has dissapointed me with a indented scars. While it did help to reduce the redness, it does not fill in the lost tissue. It doesn't promise to do that, though.
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