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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February 8, 2013
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Cons:
3-4 times a day, but its worth it!!!
LOVE IT!!!!
January 8, 2013
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
hydrating
fades scars
balances complexion
immediately alleviates scabs
Cons:
feels oily when applying
no immediate results
I've used this oil every night for about a year. At first, I didn't see much of a difference but I persisted. It really paid off. I can't say it does miracles, because I do still get pimples (because of hormones). However, this oil has done SO MUCH for skin. It hydrates better than any cream, and even if it does feel oily, it's a natural oil that's GOOD for your skin. My scars have slowly faded, and my skin is just overall healthier. I recommend this to everyone.
September 8, 2012
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Works well on newly formed scars/marks!
Used it once before and really helped diminish my acne mark, now using it to diminish a minor burn mark :/
Accidents happen right? That's why we have products like this haha!
Cons:
Time, Time heals all they say! DO NOT pick at the scar while it is trying to heal, otherwise it will get worse or take even longer to heal (learned from experience)
This product is great. I bought the one with SPF because it is simply worth it. The one with skin protection helps your guarantee you will not permanently discolor your scar.
I actually did not buy it for acne this time, I have before and it healed one of my scars beautifully I bought it because I put a new product on a little part of my face and it literally chemically burned it! I am now left with this hideous minor burn, but this should really help it heal faster and better.
Do not get Neosporin, Neosporin has an ingredient in it that can cause break outs and irritate the skin, Mederma should not do that at all.
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.
July 14, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Evened out skin tone quickly,
Old scares seem to fade
Cons:
Have noticed darkening of pores,
Also have small small bumps forming on chin like everyone else,
Since I have oily skin I have to put on at night
I have only been using this product for about two weeks now. I know it takes longer to fully start working, but I can tell a difference already. For anyone concerned about the darker pores and small bumps, do not put on oily spots. Your chin, nose, and center forehead has the most oil produced on your entire face. So, I would not recommend putting it on those places. My cheeks have really bad scares, and they are super red. With this product, they have reduced greatly. Have not had a single pimple, even after only two weeks!!! (Got mine from Ultra, can get it online at [link removed])
June 25, 2012
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
I am still waiting for the effection.
Cons:
itchy
One time I forgot to use moisturizer before using mederma gel, itchy crazy. But next time I did. So I found the secret about eliminating the itch.
Use moisturizer first!!! Trust me try again.
April 29, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
-Moisturizing
-Fades acne marks
-Evens out skin tone
-Gives you a bit of a glow
Cons:
-Expensive
-Slow working
-Clogs pores
I used this for around a year in order to fade my existing acne scars. It did fade the scars, but it took a long time. For me it was worth it. However, after the scars faded from the apples of my cheeks, I notices my pores were quite visible and clogged. I stopped putting on bio oil and continued with my regular face wash, my pores shrunk. Now I only put bio oil on my problem areas or when my skin is really dry.
I also only use it at night because it doesn't absorb right away and is too oily when I have to go out during the day. WARNING: If you have recently popped a zit, do NOT put bio oil over top of the mark. The bottle warns you not to as well. If you do, there will be a whitehead there in the morning.
March 5, 2012
Product used: Vita-K Solution (Professional Acne Scars Minimizer)
Pros:
-Works really good with redness of acne scars
- for dry skin it works good
-makes your skin feel soft
Cons:
-would not recommend using on oily skin because it can cause breakouts
I have sensitive skin, with inflamed acne. I had these small red marks on my skin and after using if for a few days there is already a difference when you put the cream on. defiantly give this a try.
March 5, 2012
Pros:
Gets rid of scars
Makes my skin soft when i use it at night
No pimples or break outs on my face, (but maybe its because i use a facial scrub to exfoliate before i massage the serum in)
Cons:
Its really thick
It doesn't have a great smell, but it isnt unbearable.
4 times a day is too many times a day
It will get rid of your scars as long as you use it on them. I use it only once a day and i noticed a difference in 2 weeks. I suggest you wash and exfoliate the scarred area before applying the serum. I have oily skin so i use it on my face only at night before bed. Its a great product.
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:
So far I can see that its helping my scars, I only been using maderma for month, cant wait to see my face in 6 months