Ah, a question for the ages. We all have scars, some small, some large, some worse than others. Whether you got yours from a burn, accident, cut or surgery, you likely want to know how you can minimize its appearance. Scar creams and gels are a great answer. The best one is the one with… Read more »
Scars resulting from plastic surgery are different from other types of scars. Consequently, the way in which they fade and how they respond to treatment over time may differ as well. While a good plastic surgeon will take measures to limit scarring, the post-operative scar management process can significantly affect the appearance of scars too…. Read more »
Nobody likes lasting reminders of injury, surgery or accident, yet that’s what scars are: reminders of what has hurt us. Some wear them like a badge of honor while others try to hide them. Most of us attempt to at least lessen their appearance. So, why do scars form in the first place? Scar skin… Read more »
How they occur, how to prevent them and how to treat them Acne scars usually result from inflamed blemishes caused by skin pores that have filled with excess oil, dead skin cells and bacteria. What happens? Well, the pore swells, then causes a break in the follicle wall, with shallow lesions being more mild and… Read more »
Great question, and yes, old scars can be treated and faded. However, there is a longer answer that will depend on the type of injury and resulting scar you have, how soon you began treating it, and how well you keep up with the treatment. As a bit of background on how scars work…they typically… Read more »
Ah, the age-old question: how can you get rid of scars? Many people don’t want scars, as they can be unsightly, especially when on the face, arms or legs. Other people wear them as a badge of honor. But if you’re in the first group, you may be wondering if there are effective ways to… Read more »
You may have heard of this type of scar, but what is it exactly? Keloids are basically abnormal scars that grow beyond the boundary of the original injury site. They are characterized by a raised and ill-defined growth of skin in that area, featuring a raised appearance that looks red and may be itchy at… Read more »
While some view their scars as marks of pride or badges of honor, the majority want to do anything they can to lessen their appearance. Scars, especially those on the face, arms and legs, can be especially worrisome because they are so visible. If you want to get rid of or at least fade your… Read more »
If you have scars on your face or other parts of your body, you’re probably eager to minimize their appearance. Perhaps you’re wondering what the best way to do that is? Maybe you’ve even tried some creams and gels before but to no avail. Have you tried silicone scar gel? It has many benefits over… Read more »
The short answer is yes. Scar creams and gels do indeed work on most burn scars. However, it will depend on the severity and type of burn you sustained. Burns can result when your skin touches something too hot, such as a stove top, or when you get scalded with boiling water. It can also… Read more »
I used the Scarfade Gel after having had three surgeries on the back of my hand, and forearm and I must say – I am definitely impressed with the results. What I thought were going to be a couple of nasty scars due to the size of the incisions are virtually unnoticeable. So now thanks to a skilled surgeon, I am cancer free, and unless I was to point it out, thanks to Scarfade, the surgery is just a story with no visuals. This is truly a great product and I would certainly recommend it to anyone I know.
- Curtis
