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I've had two lap procedures (AGB + gallbladder removal). My scars aren't that noticeable - just the primary that was used for insertion & removal. Maybe it would be completely invisible if I had used Mederma. :)

I tried it a while ago for a scar on my leg. It made no difference. From researching review sites, it seemed to get comparable results to petroleum jelly -- likely from its ability to keep the area "moist" (my dermatologist recommends keeping any scar type injury moist for the first two weeks to reduce scarring, but she recommends using an antibiotic cream so you get 2 in 1).

http://www.scartreatmentassociation.com/#review

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Vitamin E oil is the best for scars if you can start on them while they are fresh and pink!

I have been putting it on my 5 since the steri-strips fell off on week three. They are smaller and smoother. I seen my surgeon last week and he said they look great!

I learned this from when I was a kid and split my forehead open. The ER dr. that stitched my forehead told my mom to put the oil on my head twice a day and keep me out of the sun. You can barely see my scar today and I was 7 then!

Kelly

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My surgeon said that it would be a waste of my money. He said just using any kind of lotion will do the same thing. My scars are really not bad...my stretch marks are worse:(

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I agree with twoboys..., and with kelly as well. Don't spend too much money on products. The BEST thing to do is keep it out of the sun. Other than that, Vitamin E can also help.

Hope this helps,

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guess i've been pretty darn lucky, you can't even tell i had any sort of surgery. My puncture wounds are gone, no scars nothing. . . thank goodness for good healing. . . i never used anything on them, just let them do their thing. . . however, to answer your question, from what i hear mederma is a pretty good product.

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I have several scars but they are small and I don't mind. They are worth it for the weightloss. :)

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Ok thanks so much! I definately won't waste the $$. I will just get some oil and good lotion and hope for the best.

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