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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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February 4, 2009
Cons:
Skin is burning like hell. Burning is so bad I am scratching at my face and trying to cool it down. Comes in small tube, not enough of the product comes in the box.
I am taking a break from it right now because of burning, it's almost unbearable. I am hoping when the burning stops I will be able to reapply it soon. I am taking Nature's Cure (pills only) and I notice a major difference in my skin as well.
January 23, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
DOES WORK!
Cons:
TAKES A WHILE
USE IT!
December 28, 2008
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
moisturizing,non greasy,helps with uneven skin tone and acne scars
Cons:
none
i love this product its very moisturing to my very dry skin and its non greasy and helps with uneven skin tone and is actualy helping clear my skin of blemishes.
November 21, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Smells nice, got rid of the redness in my skin, makes my skin very soft,
Cons:
Pricey, have to use it 3-4 times a day, can itch your skin if you don't rub it in well enough
It's pretty good, as long as you can take on the challenge of putting it on 3-4 times a day.
August 20, 2008
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Absorbs quickly, Smells nice, Moisturizes, Definitely improved appearance of skin
Cons:
Might have made me break out, but I have acne anyway...
Ever since becoming pregnant with my first child I have had acne. I had an acne problem in my teen years that was cured with Accutane, but it came back! Changed make up to Bare minerals which helped a little. Changed to the Clinique 3-step skincare treatment for oily/combo which helped a little more. I now use Bio-oil as the 3rd step instead of the dramatically different moisturizer. Every morning and every night. I totally think it works for evening out skin tone, but I've been having breakouts. But I was having them anyway. I'm not sure how it works, but it does warm my skin up when I rub it on, which I took to be one of the oils burning the skin? Not happy with the price, but I am going to try them out on my stretch marks since I have seen an improvement with my acne scarring.
August 13, 2008
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Moisturised skin well.
Lightened acne scars.
Cons:
Takes a long time to lighten.
It has worked on my acne scars and made my skin much smoother and plumper and moist especially during winter.
It has stopped my breakouts from breaking out too.
It depends on everybody's skin. Some oily skins cannot take it, whereas others can. Everybody is different.
March 1, 2008
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Improved the texture and clarity of my wretched skin. No more cystic acne.
Cons:
I did experience an "initial breakout"... but I was breaking out anyway.
My skin looked awful. I had about cysts, papules and pustules all over, and I'm 35. I tried this stuff and, eventually, it worked beautifully. It did pull everything that was lying in wait under my skin out onto the surface... which sucked, but after about 5 months, my skin is smooth and clear. The leftover scar are fading at a fair clip, as well. YAY!
January 15, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
I actually like the smell. Have been using it for about a week on my face and I do believe it is working on old acne scars - hyperpigmentation and a little roughness. I have sensitive skin and it does not irritate it at all.
Cons:
I can't put it on three times a day, not practical
It's worth a try.
January 9, 2008
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Fades away acne scars, smells good too.
Cons:
A lil pricey, but its worth it. The stingy after the application, but its worth it also. Dry skin...all you need is to put on some moisturizer after.
I love it. I have black scarring from acne. First product that actually worked on my acne scars. Try it!
January 6, 2008
Pros:
Clears minor scars with ease, comes with quality moisturizer
Cons:
creates red marks while clearing deep scars, makes skin red and irritable when used too often
a must-have for any acne sufferer looking for more clear skin! it clears minor scars within days, but deeper scars take quite a bit more time (few weeks or more). While healing, the deep scars fill up with (blood?) and become red. after the scar is healed, the red comes out like a scab would, and the scar is basically healed. only use every other day or every 2 days, using every day will result in bad skin irritation and redness, people thought i had sunburn when i used it 2 days in a row. Nothing out there is going to give you a miracle cure, so i think this is a quality product that gets the job done for the long term
Pros:
Skin clearing up dramatically within a week