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Good or Excellent Response
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Strength of Evidence
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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July 4, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Cons:
slow to absorb
a little expensive
This product is really working for me. I have olive to medium brown skin, and light acne.. so when I get acne scars, I REALLY get acne scars...the trick is to get small drops on your fingers and then really rub it into your skin....you have to really rub in circles over your scar, until it has almost absorbed...if you do not rub it into your skin then you are just placing it onto the top layer, which actually doesnt do anything What I do is first gently exfoliate the skin, rinse with cold water, and then aplly small amounts of bio oil onto my fingers. Then i gently rub in circles onto my skin (your skin should turn a little bit pink from the heat and circulation) and then just do that until it has all absorbed if you leave some of the oil on your skin then yes, it will break you out. Just use a little and remember to RUB IT ALL IN!
December 16, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
-Makes your skin soft, looks clean after use.
-Inexpensive
-Smells good
-Clears up redness on face
Cons:
-Takes awhile to absorb.
I have cycstic acne and have since I was young. My break outs are not as bad as they used to be but I have a lot of scaring especailly on a certain side of my face. A friend of mine told me to try it, it worked great for her but her acne is not as severe as mine. So far it has really helped with the redness of my blemishes, scarring looks a lot lighter and more even! It does make me break out once in awhile, only a pimple here and there. I would defenitly recommend it!
February 27, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Makes my skin feel heavenly
I look radiant and glowy (not oil once it sets in)
I personally love the smell of this product
Redness faded
Current breakouts dried out!
AFTER ONE USE!
Cons:
None for me as of yet!
Keep in mind that I do have fairly dry skin, I do not know how it would affect oily/combination skin types. Although I have dry skin, I suffer from pretty bad breakouts on my chin, but this product even helped those!
I admit I was a bit weary before applying this, worrying that it might only worsen my breakouts. But nope! I am truly impressed. Two thumbs waaaay up!
February 3, 2011
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
-Helps fade acne scars.
Cons:
-It is inconvenient to have to apply 3 times a day, when you have busy days.
I DO NOT use the gel, I used to but I hated that it peeled when I put on makeup. Now I use the Merderma cream with spf. It is a few dollars extra, but worth it. It goes on easier & I have no problems with it with my make up.
I used Mederma before for about 3 months, & it did help, I'm just can't remember how much it helped because it was a long time ago. But I remember that it did help, I just had to quit using it then because I couldn't afford it! lol.
But now, I'm back on it, have been for a little over a month & I think it has helped. Most of my scars are really old, so I will continue using for some more months (if I can continue to afford it! lol)
But I know for a fact it does help, so I do reccommend it.
November 29, 2010
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
-Nice texture
-Skin looks really great after you leave the gel on overnight
-Redness diminishes drastically
-Does not induce zits like other treatments seem to
-Keeps oil under control without drying out the skin
Cons:
-Peels if you don't rub it in enough
-Takes a while to see results on older scars
-Needs to be applied at least 3 times a day to get results
Even though it takes a lot of time and commitment, this product is great. I have really sensitive skin that breaks out in hives from almost anything I put on my face, and this really helps to get rid of the redness and the scars that have built up on my cheeks. If you use this with really good moisturizer (I use anti-aging serum at night and clinique during the day), it gives your skin a nice base to apply makeup to while allowing your skin to heal. I have noticed a big difference in just a few weeks.
February 27, 2012
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Personally I think this item is awesome! Has completely saved my skin from a very bad habit of skin picking! It's very important to understand how it works however to use it properly. It does inhibit the growth of collagen, so it is thinning the skin and breaking it down a bit. This is only to be used on scars, not all over your face! If you use it religiously, and use it right it does work!
Cons:
Mederma is thinning your skin, so you need to be aware it is going to be more sensitive. Do not use your harsh acne products or any harsh product alongside this! Aha's, retinols, and benzoyl will certainly make your skin very dry and worse if used with. Make sure you are moisturizing. It can cause breakouts, so you may want to use every other day.
This stuff works! I saw an incredible amount of repair happen. I had 3 huge scars on my face! When I used this during the day and curad scar therapy pads cut to size at night, my skin completely healed. I also took 2000 mg of vitamin C and fish oil, a multivitamin, and alpha lipoic acid every day to aid in healing. It is so important to make sure your immune system is boosted to allow it to heal your skin. Also drink tons of water and limit stress. The stuff acne sufferers should know already! Also those complaining about the price should check out ebay! I got 2 tubes for 12.00! Be resourceful folks!
July 22, 2015
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Not Recommend
No,I highly suspect it cause pimples on my face'................
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.
March 7, 2017
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Broke me out like crazy
This thing clogged my pores like crazy. After a week of using Bio Oil, my face looked like a large pepperoni pizza and I usually don't break out like that. I only get a pimple or two every week or so. It's been over two years since I tried it and I felt like it was my duty to prevent people from buying it -- especially if you have oily/acne prone skin. AVOID at all costs!
July 15, 2015
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Expensive, does nothing for acne scars
I used this product on my acne scars for at least 3 months (I used the entire tube), and it did nothing to help fade them. For the price I paid, I expected to at least see a tiny bit of improvement from this gel. At the very least, it didn't cause me to break out.
Pros:
makes skin softer
fades acne scars
a little goes a long way