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Moderate Response
49%
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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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October 17, 2011
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Cons:
cost is insane but it d
definitely recommend using this immediately after you get the scar works great on new scars
August 26, 2011
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Reduces Redness
Heals scars much quicker
Leaves my skin glowing, and smooth
Skin looks HEALTHY.
Fewer breakouts
Cons:
NONE.
maybe it's becuase I have dry skin,
but it doesn't leave it as oily and greesy as people say.
I've been dying for a good moisturizer that could clear my face up, and this is it. Do not be offended by the smell, or greesy feel because it's only going to be as bad of an experiance as you make it. I got used to putting on the oil quite quickly, after 3 days it didn't bother me at all and I left my house many times wearing only the oil and got many compliments how shiny and glowing my face was. I did get an intial break out at first, but like any antioxidant it's going to push out the toxins that were later going to form pimples anyway. The pimples I did get were very gentle, and healed quicker the more I used the product. Now it's only been a week of using just the oil and bp face wash, and I'm starting to throw out my fears of having constant acne and major scarring. I didnt pay anything for it becuase I found it at my grandmothers house.
June 19, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
It works!
Cons:
Slight itchyness
I have super sensitive skin so am not able to use it more than twice a day due to itchyness. I have used it for a couple months now and have had some scars completely disappear and the others have lightened quite a bit! Now my skin doesnt even break out it's AMAZING, love it!
May 20, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
IT WORKS! I had several serious spider bites with deep scaring. I used Mederma on 1 of the bites and the scar completely went away while the other 2 bites are still scarred. I also am using it on scars from infection and its working great there too!
Cons:
none really, even though its a bit pricey the fact that it works makes it worth every penny
I use this daily, it has improved my self esteem and let me get rid of some terrible scars that affected my esteem, I am grateful that I have Mederma.
May 6, 2009
Product used: Elicina (Original Crema de Caracol Snail Cream)
Pros:
None
Cons:
does not work
Elicina- crema de caracol, I bought this product when it first came out for my stretch marks. I saw the ad on tv so I called and it was expensive but was desperate to get rid of my stretch marks but it does not work... What a waste of money plus now I see that they have lowered the price so much hmm maybe due to no one buying anymore since it doesn't work, I am so mad they ripped me off...
February 27, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
made my skin look as radiant as it was when i was a teenager. my skin is so smooth and soft even after only 3 days of usage. has evened out my skin tone.
Cons:
none
would recommend this product to anyone who wants to fade away any exisiting light facial scars. besides taking care of scars, you'd be amazed at how much younger you will look after even only a couple days of usage.
November 6, 2008
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Easy to use. Skin glows and feels soft. A little goes a long way. Non-greasy.
Cons:
Scent takes time to get used to. Reminds me of bath oil.
I purchased Bio Oil because I needed something that would give me deep down penetrating moisture...rather than a lotion that just sits on top of the skin. I found the 4oz size on E Bay for twenty dollars with free shipping. It's been about a week and I am pleased with the results so far. My sun-damaged, crepe looking skin looks much better. The scent eventually dissapates.
August 13, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Lightens marks- prevents picked pimples from leaving red marks
Cons:
price- lightens skin around pigmented areas too
Mederma works. I had severe hyperpigmentation on my cheeks and was very worried- even paid 400 for laser which didnt work- I got skrewed..... But honestly- picking pimples- tempting but BADDDDDD- but if you rub mederma on with a Qtip right on the effected part (rub rub rubbbbb! and then when it dries add another dab on top) I put this on at night before I went to bed and the next day my red marks were significently faded! talk about fast! just dont use it over a big area or it will fade the rest of the skin too! I have olive toned skin- it worked for me! i'm going to continue using it as I have a huge scar a cyst left behind and it's been 2 days and helped a huge deal with that already! better than scar erase!
good luck!
May 17, 2007
Product used: Clear Skincare (Copper Peptides)
Pros:
Used Skin Biology products Protect and Restore #3, Exfol serum. emu oil. Relatively inexpensive. Cleared mild but persistent cycstic acne, greatly improved overall skin tone, reduced large pores on nose. Improved appearance of old red scars.
Cons:
No immediate result; you have to stay with it to see improvement, and it gets worse before better. While cystic acne is better, I've had an uptick in "regular" acne, which BP treats easily. Bluish color cream from copper. Lots of peeling early on.
Highly recommended, particularly for people out of their 20s. (I'm 40 with combo skin). While I bought it to help clear cystic acne, it has done other great things for my skin; it looks and feels much better. It is amazing to see old red marks I've had for years dry up and peel away. Plus, the last five years have vanished off my face -- serveral friends have commented on it. I use with BP and still don't get dry, red, rough skin. One caveat: most OTC moisturizers have an immediate "plumping" effect. This does not, so you really have to stick with it for days to see it working. The Skin Biology website is packed with information, so you can decide what might work best for you. They offer a sample pack of products for about $30, so you can try before investing, which is what I did. The P&R #3 is recommended for cystic acne, but they have several versions.
February 26, 2017
Product used: Crusader Ultra (Skin Lightening Cream)
Love it
I love this product..made my skin way lighter and very smooth
Pros:
So i waxed off a piece of my eyebrow because i forgot that your not suppose to get while on accutane.
-used mederma 2 days later completely healed and scar less