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Good or Excellent Response
13%
Based on All Available Studies
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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October 23, 2006
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
I gave it a good 6 weeks. It slightly improved breakouts, but after week 1 it left me with tiny bumps (purging?) all over my forehead until I stopped using it last week. It did not do anything for my hyperpigmentation marks at all. I peeled and peeled and kept hoping they would fade, but they did not. I think it may work for some skin types but not others (I have sensitive, oily, acne-prone hormonal skin!). I was also nervous about it because I read that polyacrylamide (one of the main ingredients) is carcinogenic.
April 13, 2012
Product used: Origins (Brighter By Nature)
Cons:
Expensive
Hands down, the biggest stress once the stress of acne is gone is getting rid of the marks they leave behind. This product does that job wonderfully. Its great for all skin types (even sensitive - no fragrances or parabens or alcohols) and contains SPF 30, which also helps with the marks. It is a bit on the pricy side, but in my opinion well worth it - its a great company to support as well, as they promote using no parabens, alcohols, or added fragrance to ANY of their products.
February 24, 2012
Product used: Zenmed (Skin Eraser Kit)
Pros:
This would be great for someone with very thick skin. I have very thin, sensitive skin and this just about destroyed it! Good news it did remove my scar, but it added new problems almost worse than the scar!
Cons:
Harsh, and abrasive. Will cause more irritation, and more acne. Can damage your skin further if you have sensitive or think skin
Great for people with thick skin, I really wanted this stuff to work, so it was a big bummer. I will stick to more gentler aha's
November 22, 2010
Product used: Elicina (Original Crema de Caracol Snail Cream)
Pros:
Got ride of my 15 years old acnce cystic scars.
Great product
July 27, 2010
Pros:
Didn't break me out
Cons:
Greasy
Have to use it four times a day to see results
Smells kinda fishy
Made my skin very dry and flaky.
Expensive
Bought this as I have very bad acne scars on my face and also a big scar that I got on my hand from a deep cut. This serum smells so bad. Like fish. Due to one of the ingredients being shark liver. If I saw that before I bought it, I would never have gotten it. I also do not have that much time during my day to apply this four times a day.. I put this on my face one night and expected to wake up with new pimples the next morning but nope. Which is great but I woke up with dry peeling skin. Very suprizing from a product that is so greasy. Overall. I will no loner put this on my face but I do still put it on my hand morning and night. It's been three weeks now and I have seen no difference.
January 27, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
cheap, easy to use, leaves you with softer skin, easy to get hold of.
Cons:
oily, takes ages for your skin to absorb the oil, makes spots and acne even worse
i wouldn't reccommend buying bio oil if you want to remove acne scars and any spots, because it makes it even worse! I used it for a week and my face is now covered in horrible spots. Im just gunna use the rest for my body! Never putting it by my face again ):
November 13, 2009
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Make my skin feel smooth. Use it as a night cream. Skin looks healthy
Cons:
none
I recommend it!
September 29, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Faded facial scar, made it stop itchy after many years of trying different products, skin looks noticeably healthy.
Cons:
A little oily at first, but it absorbs after a short time.
I guess this is a terrific product for some, and not others (having read reviews). For me it worked, and I will buy it in jumbo size from now on. I swim regularly and I find the chlorine and sun dries out my skin, and this has been the most effective product for combating dry skin without causing breakouts.
September 22, 2009
Pros:
tones skin feels smooth
Cons:
cause horrible outbreaks
dont buy it it clogs pores and puts spots everywere
August 5, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Fades scars, tones skin, softer skin
Cons:
none
I like this product because it has helped reduce my scars. Makes skin tone better and softer. Great price
Pros:
REALLY helps with post acne scars
Non-irritating
Contains SPF