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Good or Excellent Response
13%
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Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
49%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
Low
How to Get It
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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September 19, 2016
Product used: Emu Oil
AMAAAAAZINNNNG
This stuff is a miracle worker. Discoloration, uneven skin tone, scrapes, burns, dry skin, oily skin, whatever problem you're having, this fixes it. Sadly, I won't be repurchasing because I found out that the oil can't be extracted without harming (killing :(((( ) the bird.
July 17, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Cons:
It will make you break out a little if you use a bit too much.
This treatment is great for scars, makes them fade and reduce the size, hardly noticeable after a week of using this.
August 10, 2011
Product used: Clear Skincare (Copper Peptides)
Pros:
I use it for scar treatment. It softens the scar and the surrounding area making your skin look smoother overall. It penetrates into the damaged skin and sort of "breaks up" the scar tissue which over time will eventually remove the scar 100%. For example, I had a severe scar on my left cheek and it's almost gone. Be patient and persevering. I've been using Super Cop for over a year.
The 2 oz. bottle could last you a year if you use as a spot treatment.
Cons:
It's greenish and looks weird going to bed - not too sexy. Sleep on your back (train yourself to do so) otherwise the cream will end up on your pillow case.
Use the Super Cop Cream 2X - Extra Strength as a spot treatment. It's an expensive product, so you won't want to use it all over your face. I got the best results doing a combination of self-needling (using 5-6 sewing needles - not diabetic ones - superglued together - trust me it works). Or you can get a derma roller. The needling will help the product penetrate the dermis to get to the all important scar tissue. You can use the weaker varieties of Super Cops if you have sensitive skin but you can actually feel the 2x working. Use it consistently everyday. Focus on specific areas like the temples and try to use harsh lighting to see how the shape of the scar changes as it begins to break down.
July 25, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
I love it! It is reducing the deep wrinkles around my eyes and on my neck! Also helping with the skin on my hands and forearms! Helping with my 12" abdominal scar! Keeps it from itching so much! Nice light fragrance.
Cons:
I haven't found any yet!
Good price at Costco! I recommend
this product! I feel it is really helping me!
June 9, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Smells good
Easy to get
Cheap
Cons:
Broke me out like mad after one night on cheeks
I broke out like crazy after one night using this product. I had a little acne on my forehead at the beginning and my sister recommended it to me for scarring and because I had nothing on my cheeks etc, I thought it would be a good thing to put over my whole face since I had really dry skin. Silly me I duno why I even did it because next day I woke up with loads of big zits everywhere. I was so upset because I was upset with my forehead as it was already and ever since that day I have use it, I have acne everywhere now. I hate this product.
December 2, 2008
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Faded my horrible scars, cleared out my skin, did not react with my oily forehead
Cons:
None
About a year ago, I became very depressed and I have the scars to prove it. I have stopped cutting but the scars remain clashing with my pale skin. Before Bio-Oil, my arms were covered with scars that were unmistakeably self inflicted. I've used Bio-Oil for a little over 2 months now, and my scars look wonderful!! On one of my arms, I can't see any scars at all! My other arm's scars are not completely faded, but they were particularly nasty and newer than the scars on my other arm. I am afriad it will take some time for my arm to completely heal as a couple of times I fell back into my old ways. I would recommend this to anyone, and as long as I don't cut again you can be sure my arm will be cleared of noticeable scars in another 2 months!!
May 20, 2016
Product used: Emu Oil
love it
I LOVE it! It makes my skin soft, smooth, doesnt clog pores and radiant. Make my hair grow faster, thicker, and stronger.
October 24, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
-Smells nice
-Makes skin feel smooth
-Cheap
Cons:
-Paraffinum liquidum
Every product that I've used containing paraffinum liquidum (or other form of paraffin oil) has done the same; initially, it seems to lighten scars and makes skin almost glow. Within a week, the results weaken and as soon as you quit using the product, you're back to square one (if you're lucky.) If youre unlucky, you're going to be breaking out AND your skin will be drier than normally, since paraffin binds the moisture from your skin and hence dries it out whenever you wash away the paraffin oil.
July 28, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Smells good, like lavender
Works on older hyperpigmentation
Actually smoothens scars
Cons:
Can make you break out in small bumps
Doesn't really work on newer hyperpigmentation
It works really well but it isn't recommended for people with oily and acne-prone skin. I have combination skin.
January 21, 2012
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
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.
Pros:
This actually works! was surprised when I seen results within a week, not sure it will work for some but for my skin this works wonders, better than I expected. I have had acne since 14 and went on to accutane for a year, now (2 years) later I decided to try scar removal treatment and was kind of worried as I didn't want my skin all oily and make me brake out like crazy but it's fine if you use it right and don't apply too much.