OT: Mederma for Scars

This is totally off topic, however I thought someone here may have experience with Mederma....used for lightening scars. Anyone have success with it?

Although I believe it's not going to make a huge difference, I'm willing to give it a try. I am looking to lighten the recent bite mark on my knee (compliments of my dog) which is currently still purply in color. I've been using Mederma at least 3 times daily for about 2 weeks now. So far, I haven't noticed too much of a change.

Does anyone know of another product or homemade remedy for lightening scars? Usually time does a decent job of helping lighten things...but given that it is swimsuit season already, time is not on my side!

--Paula

I do not have any personal experience with it, but I do know that both my sister and SIL had breast surgery with different doctors in different states and both surgeons highly recommended that they used the target brand version of the mederma. They are both happy with the results. I will take some time to fade though.

I have used it before...didn't notice much of a difference...but in my case it was an older scar from childhood...I was burnt on my cheek/chin with Hot Glue.  I think you will have better luck seeing a difference in a new scar Vs an old scar.  I know you have to use it a long time...so maybe you won't see any difference for a while...or maybe there will be a difference but since you see it everyday you won't notice.  I would take a picture and the compare in a week or two.

I have used it some with multiple surgeries. I have not seen any difference at all. It is very pricey for a very small tube of it......I believe i paid around $13.00 for a tiny tube.