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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 20, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Cons:
I haven't seen MUCH changing as far as my skin tone evening out or any scars going away.
The directions DO SAY to use this product for a MINIMUM of three months straight. Two applications daily. I bought this around December of 2010 and I don't always apply TWICE. But I do use it fairy often. I'd recommend this only for usage as a moisturizer.
December 30, 2010
Product used: Clear Skincare (Copper Peptides)
Pros:
Regimen is easy to follow
Slow and steady improvement
No down time
Cons:
Super cop 2x turns skin a tint of blue/green
This is the first scar treatment I've ever written a review about because it's the first that I actually feel hopeful about. I have mild-moderate rolling scarring/enlarged pores across my cheeks, temples, and forehead and they've been there since I got off Accutane about 4 years ago. I got the "scar reduction kit" from SkinBiology about 2 weeks ago. It has Super CP serum (high strength), Super Cop 2x (extra strength) and LacSal serum (for exfoliation). I've been using their recommended regimen for about 2 weeks and can honestly say I'm seeing results. I wash and put on the Super CP serum in the morning, then wash and put on the LacSal at night followed by a thin layer of the super-strength Super Cop 2x about an hour afterward. I've seen an improvement in overall skin tone and color, and the scars are looking better. It's hard to notice slow overall improvement (unless you take pictures) so I'm closely watching some scars on my temple. They've been sloooowly but steadily filling in- and it's only been 2 weeks. Definitely worth the small cost for the kit. Strongly recommended. By the way, I have very "thick" skin, so I use the high-strength stuff. But for others with fairer skin, the Super Cop 2x is probably too strong to spread over the whole face.
December 4, 2010
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Cooling effect, not messy.
Cons:
No visible change: used it for post surgical scar.
Probably good for very small scars and recently acquired scar, it is definitely not for post surgical scars.
October 4, 2010
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
I love this stuff. I bought from Botanic choice, (which is in the main picture). Its amazing. Not only does it help with any dryness you have and is a great moisturizer, it really does help clear red marks! It takes a little time but its sooo worth it. 2 weeks and I was clear! It helps with any redness you have on your face. Just shake the bottle, and apply. Can also apply to your hair to give it a nice shine, onto cuts and bruises, and even stretch marks if you have any!
Cons:
Not really for day use, as your face willl look greasy and oily.
Hands down try this. 100% satisfied!
May 26, 2010
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Inexpensive, fades red/ dark marks some
Cons:
Will only work to a certain extent, in my case, a few weeks
It's inexpensive and maybe if you have really light scarring this could help you, but otherwise it only works for a couple weeks and then you will not see any improvement beyond that. Also, I have not had any breakouts from it.
May 25, 2010
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
It both works for removing acne scars fast AND prevent further acne breakouts!
Cons:
Expensive, hard to find (but you can order it worldwide, eg. from [link removed])
It's expensive, but if you have acne problems then it's well worth it. I'm in my 20s, I had some severe acne recently on my face leaving nasty scars on my cheeks. I use this product one or two times a day after cleaning my face gently (with some lotion for sensitive skin). It sometimes leaves a shiny layer on the skin, so you might want to do it at night only. As recommended, I put some sunscreen when going out. I haven't had any acne breakouts since I started doing that, despite having severe acne! Remember not to use any oily lotion (eg, avoid vitamin E oil) if you have acne. But most importantly, it significantly cleared the scars within a week or two. Brilliant.
August 6, 2014
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Thank God
I had very light spots on my upper lip. And being a woman of color, that's really irritating. I started using bio oil on my lip and noticed a complete change. The bright spots have completely disappeared :-). Now I'm using bio oil for my stretch marks. I beleive it will work wonders in this area also. Try it for yoursrlf and see :-)
September 7, 2010
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
-Gets rid of germs
-Clogged pores are clean
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Cons:
-Stings [Depending on your acne]
-Sticky
-Works well only when your pimples are opened or popped, it won't work well with pimples that are shut.
Buy it! Definitly worth it! It cleared up my acne nice & easy:]
November 30, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
ever since i used it no breakouts. clear skin and very smooth skin,wrinkles gone too. used it for 3 yrs. I'm 61 years old
Cons:
it'soily at first and soon absorbs. the dog likes to like it. is it piosonous.
I KEEP ON BUYING IT AS LONG AS I LIVE. ON MY HANDS TOO
August 7, 2009
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Does not clog pores, heals readness and scarring quickly
Cons:
Oily texture, feels somewhat greasy on your face.
It helped get rid of ALL acne and scarring on my forehead and nose. I use it everynight before bedtime, and in the morning I wake up with no red marks! I used to have horrible acne on my forehead which left really bad scars, but after using the emu oil for about a month both the acne and the scars were gone. I am so glad my mom told me about this. This is an amazing product!
Pros:
It makes a nice moisturizer, I rarely break out because of this oil.