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Good or Excellent Response
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Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
49%
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Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
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Have a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find a dermatologist or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to find a plastic surgeon. Topical Treatments are also available over-the-counter.
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January 8, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Cons:
Comes out pretty fast so watch out!
Great product. After three days of using it once as a moisturizer and twice just appying it to my face, my ugly acne scars are noticeably fading! I am also using it on my stretch marks as well. I look forward to seeing the results and comparison at the end of the week.
December 9, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
does lighten acne scars by a bit.
help to reduce redness of acne
Cons:
too greasy
it works a little for me although the results are shown really slowly. i tried to apply it on my acne, and it does reduce the redness. i have got a lot of dark acne scars on my cheeks and forehead. bio-oil does help a little by making them less noticeable. i still have breakouts, but maybe it was because of puberty. i strongly recommend bio-oil. (:
January 3, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
I didn't buy it for acne but for a nasty motorcycle burn on my leg. I put a few drops on the burn every day throughout the healing process and there is not a hint of a scar on my leg. I have also been putting it on all new signs of wrinkles and it's actually working!
Cons:
Nothing that I've come across in the year of using it.
This was amazing for healing and taking away the burn scar on my leg. There is no sign of it at all. Great for wrinkles as well. Consistency is the key for sure and the price is great.
November 24, 2010
Product used: Clear Skincare (Copper Peptides)
Pros:
Within a couple of days use, my skin looked smoother and cleaner. I have mild scarring on my right cheek and after a month, this scarring really is less visible. On my left cheek, I have severe scarring and although when I wash, the soap foam still fills the holes, I would say there has been some improvement.
Cons:
After the first few uses, my skin looked so much better that friends and family commented. Yet, I haven't seen much improvement since and I guess it's now a matter of wait and see.
If you have mild scarring, this product is a God-sent!
November 20, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Helped skin out immensely
Cons:
took a week or two
I had a red mark on my face from cryosurgery so i was recommended bio oil from a pharmacist. At first I was skeptical but as I read reviews from it I decided to stick with it and apply it twice a day. After 2 weeks the redness on my face faded immensely, not only that but it also helped the scars on my arms. I recommend this product 100%
August 26, 2008
Pros:
It is not expensive.
Cons:
It did not help me at all. It wasted my time.
Bad.
July 24, 2017
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
NEVER apply this to your face!
I would give bio oil 0 stars if i could. I applied this to my face and it broke me out on my nose - a place where i NEVER EVER get pimples! I now have an aggravating spot, it doesnt hurt or have a head, but the spot does feel bumpy. I had clear skin with no active spots up until i put this trash on my face, woke up the next morning with a SPOT on the right side of my nose! I seem fussy but i'll be using this up on my body, never on my face again. When i looked at the ingredients i was skeptic as to why this product had so many ingredients and chemicals. If you want to self inflict and introduce acne then buy this product. DO NOT BUY THIS UNLESS YOU USE IT ON YOUR BODY FOR STRETCH MARKS, BODY SCARS, AS A BODY OIL, ETC, JUST NEVER APPLY IT ON YOUR FACE I WARNED YOU!
July 18, 2016
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
broke me out!!
I had no problems with this product flaking off or making my face itchy. It absorbed into the skin quickly and the awful smell faded away after a short while.
Only problem I had was that it broke me out! I would be careful with this if you have acne prone skin.
December 18, 2016
The title and the description cancel each other out
May 18, 2016
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
ehhh
Expensive and did nothing to my scars. the smell is really bad.
January 3, 2015
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Doesnt seem to be effective?
So Ive been applying bio oil for about a few months every night on a burn scar I have. Im seeing no improvements whatsoever. It happened from the exhaust pipe of a motorbike (ouch) and the scar is about the size of half my palm which I think is pretty noticeable. I lost the layer of skin and about a year later its now a lighter skin tone. Ive been extremely self conscious of it and have been well aware of everyone looking at it. It does look pretty bad though but I dont feel pain or anything.Maybe it needs more time but Im not very sure :/ nearly have given up on the product. anyone using bio oil on scars also not have improvements? if anyone could recommend anything for burn scars to 'fade' or lessen that would be greatly appreciated! :)
December 28, 2015
Caster oil is a great scar remover. I know a girl that had the exact same scar as yours in her leg. With time and commitment, it will help. Research it and give it a try :)
Pros:
Smells nice
Can be applied to any scar
Moisturizes face
Effective