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Good or Excellent Response
13%
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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 7, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Cons:
It doesn't work, I don't like the smell.
I don't like it.
August 16, 2007
Product used: Clear Skincare (Copper Peptides)
Pros:
Gives you hope.
Cons:
Its a scam.
Does not work. But can make your scar look different and people sometimes are satisfied with just a different looking scar then what it was before. Notice everyone of these products warn you with 3 lines "This does not work on everyone, may take an excessively long time, and the most viscious third warning - It will look worse before it looks better." So basically that means - Keep buying me even if its making your scar uglier.
October 10, 2009
Product used: Mother of Pearl (Anti-Scar Cream)
Pros:
its ok
Cons:
expensive
I've had 3 knee surgeries, the first of which was in 2002 from a doctor who really didn't know what he was doing. As a result, I got this huge scar on my knee with 13 little raised scars from the stitches, that I call my football laces. I'm Asian, so I get keloid scars and eventually I just stopped caring about it since I didn't think there was anything I could do about it. I had another surgery in 2006 where the doctor removed my old scar (still had the laces), and I again did nothing. My scar started out as thin and much prettier, but because I didn't take care of it, it eventually spread because of the stretching of the skin while my knee bent. Third surgery was in January of this year, the doctor removed my scar again and kept the laces, but this time, I've decided to take care of this scar. I started using the Dr. Max Powers Scar Cream (from [link removed]) 4 times a day 5 days ago and I all ready see a HUGE difference! My raised laces have smoothed ou
July 3, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
cool package
Cons:
irratates skin
i used it like the box said, and i broke out so badly, nd my scars havent faded at ALL...DONT BUY IT! its a waste of money
January 12, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
It worked for a little while, I applied it as directed, for three weeks and the SCAR, WHICH IS ON MY LEG improved a lot.
Cons:
I suddenly had a TERRIBLE, severe allergic reaction, after applying bio-oil twice a day for three weeks
MY HANDS AND FACE SWELLED SEVERELY, AND MY EYES SWELLED SHUT
(AND I WAS USING BIO-OIL ON MY LEG ONLY) I had huge, itchy, sore red welts for three days, I was in AGONY I will NEVER use this product nor recommend Bio-oil to anyone again, I thought I was going to die, and needed hospital treatment
March 31, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
I got this product in a desperate last attempt to fade SI scars on my legs. It's only been about a month and I'm astounded to find that my scars have faded and smoothed out substantially, compared to how they looked before. I'm honestly excited to continue using it for the next few months, until I'm satisfied with the appearance of the scars. I'm overjoyed that this is in existance, and it seemed like a stroke of luck finding it at random in the store, after months of hoping and searching for a solution to my problem. I'm so happy! I may have made a mistake self-inflicting the scars in the first place, but I am glad that Bio-Oil exists to correct it. Highly recommended~
And luckily I received a 5 finger discount, if you know what I mean ;) Not that I endorse theft, but it cost $14.00 and I'm dirt broke! So glad I got this.
December 13, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
none
Cons:
see below
We bought a two pack bio oil at COSTCO #548656 when my wife got it home she found it was impossible to open scissors did not work so she had to use a knife and cut herself in the process. The packaging of this product is ridiculous and and not worth the effort to open it. Its too bad that this is the best they can do. Definitely do not care about their customers for it is not customer friendly. Recommend you look for something more customer friendly!!! I plan to return it to COSTCO.
Pros:
ease of use