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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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June 16, 2007
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Cons:
it is not the only solution
my friend and I had both acne scars in our back only, he used it for a month, you gota take my word for it, don't think you are going to be acne free just by using this product, drinking half a glass of water every 30 minutes through out the day will clear acne and scars much better then this, it did not work much for my friend, but drinking lots of water really worked for me.
April 21, 2007
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
I only use it once and my spots look darker. I really can't stand to look at my face now. it look darker than before and i only use it once so unbeliveable.I have try every thing I am still doing peels. Every time you see a product and you like and hope it will work i think all you are doing is setting your self up for a big dispointment.
March 25, 2007
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Smoothes skin
Cons:
Little peeling here and there, minor
All I want to know is how long does it usually take before there is a noticeable change in acne scar fading. I'm now using the samples which I've been using now 2 weeks for every other night as directed. It does make your skin smooth but before I started using this the meds that I were on left me with smooth skin but with acne scars. I can't say I've seen a diff in scar lightening whereas some ppl have seen significant results within a week. I'm wondering if this stuff is working before I go ahead and order the full size bottle. Do you think I should stick it out? Is it likely that I will see improvements if I haven't seen any after 2 weeks of use?
September 22, 2008
Pros:
Available at drugstores.
Cons:
It seems to irritate pimples, causing a significant amount of pain on contact.
I did not see much results. I wouldn't recommend.
May 10, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
It doesn't make it worse!! It works really good! the smell is nice too!
Cons:
None! its not even that expensive compared to the 4,000 i was about to spend on fraxel!
I've actually noticed improvement and it works fast on the newer scars! it takes a while for the older scars though. Just use it!
February 12, 2007
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
I used the Mederma for Kids so there was rather a fuity smell left and another plus was no film was left after drying. Results were visible in just a week!
Cons:
I have a pretty busy day and so putting this on three times a day proved a little difficult. Another things with the kids version was that you have to be careful that too much doesn't come out at one time.
My scars covered my arm. I had been reduced to always wearing long sleeve shirts to hide the scars. With the summer coming on I really wanted to be able to wear short sleeves again. After two weeks of use I didn't feel the need to pull down my long sleeves any more. After just three weeks I can not even see half the scars any more. This product worked great.
February 27, 2013
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
None worth the toll.
Cons:
Mineral oil is the FIRST ingredient. Leeches essentially nutrients from your body. Any "positive" results are cancelled out by the negative composition.
Nope.
August 6, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
it kinda work.
Cons:
it itch! and it has a strong onion smell!
I have use it about a week and i think is working but the only bad thing about it is the itch.... but im getting use to it hehehe.
October 29, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Maybe I should try the gel instead of cream.
Cons:
I bought the cream with SPF and I have been using it for about a month now, and it actually made my acne scars worst. I can see that the scars darkened and deepened, so seeing the other reviews, I'll try the gel.
It made my scars worse
July 25, 2008
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Moisturizes well
Smells good
Cons:
Doesn't fade blemishes
Bio oil does not work as well as it claims to. It is quite oily and moisturizes the face pretty well, but I did not see an improvement in scar fading at all.
Pros:
it helps