Question:
Anybody used Mederma cream and it worked?
Hello everyone! A doctor at my surgeons office recommended Mederma cream for my scars (lap rny 11/7/02, down 73 lbs.:)). I looked for it at the store and it said it was for stretch marks also. I've always believed that no cream will work for stretch marks. Has anybody used this cream for their scars, stretch marks and it has worked? If it has worked, how many times a day did you use it and for how long? I also wanted to say that I tried those De-lite chocolate bars and they were great. Thanks to all who commented on them. — Jessica Hernandez (posted on March 13, 2003)
March 13, 2003
For me, I could have taken the $26.99 and thrown it out the window, and
gotten the same results. I used Mederma 3 times a day for 2 months, and
NOTHING...my open RNY scar is keloided, and it didn't help the keloiding at
all. This was my result, perhaps others had a better result on a
non-keloided scar.
— [Deactivated Member]
March 13, 2003
I also tried the Mederma faithfully for a couple of months and was not
impressed. My skin looks TONS better just since I have been diligent about
daily moisturizing (I prefer Lubriderm and use fragrance free since I'm so
sensitive). Also, those firming lotions are a waste of many as well. It is
actually the stimulation you get while rubbing the lotion in that improves
skin's appearance, so any lotion will do. In fact I switched to the
Wal-Mart version of fragrance free Lubriderm 3 months ago and it's just as
good as the real thing! Congrats on your progress so far! - Anna LAP RNY
7/3/02 -117lbs.
— Anna L.
March 13, 2003
Someone told me about Mederma. I found it at Walgreens and the $30.00 a
ounce price tag caused me to check the ingredients. The active ingredient
is onion extract. Thirty bucks for an oz onion juice????? I agree with
everyone else, the best thing seems to be massage with lotion. A lady in
my support group used some kind of patches (prescription) and her scar
didnt look any better than mine. I use Avon Skin So Soft in the pink
bottle...my scar may as well smell good~~~~cause its not very pretty LOL.
open RNY 10/15/02 down 81.
— cherokey55
March 13, 2003
I had a breast reduction done about four years ago The plastic surgeon
had told me that you are wasting your money on all those expensive creams.
Any type of cream will give you the same results it is not nessecarily the
cream that helps but the massage of the scar. Hope this helps
— charlotte W.
March 13, 2003
I wanted to try the Mederma, but the price tag seemed a bit out of line. A
friend on another support/message board had been using Rejuveness silicone
scar management sheets. I looked up some other brands, as Rejuveness is
the most expensive of them all it seems. I found at Walgreens stores a
silicone pad by 2nd skin. I have been wearing the sheeting (it's self
adhesive) for about a week and I have noticed a definite improvement in the
color and feel of my open RNY scar (from 12/9/02), and so has my husband.
I would recommend these sheets to anyone. Other brands also available at
www.biodermis.com, www.cicacare.com, www.rejuveness.com, and for some info
on the 2nd skin pads available at walgreens go to
www.spenco.com/scartpad.html
— Christine In AZ
March 13, 2003
SCAR-GUARD is AMAZING stuff! My friend's cosmetic surgeon had recommended
it following her breast reduction, then I used it after my breast
reduction...at which point MY cosmetic surgeon started recommending it to
all HIS patients! It's got cortisone, silicone, and vitamin E, and while
it's not cheap, you only have to apply it once a day, it goes a long way,
and it works WONDERS! You can get it at www.scarguard.com or
1-877-566-5935.
— Kristin H.
March 13, 2003
I used the Mederma from about 4 weeks Post until 6 months out and there was
not much of a change in my Open RNY Scar. However I then tried the
"Steriod Injections" into my scar in December and after about 3-4
weeks my scar went from bieng a stiff rope feel to a flat smooth less red
scar. Your physician can do the injections and usually you only need to
have it done once. The steriod used is Cortisone. Hope this helps.
— Rebecca B.
March 13, 2003
I tried Mederma cream, too. But, it made my skin raw, red, and itch like
hell. I spent $16 on it and ended up tossing it in the trash.
— Angie K.
March 13, 2003
I heard that Mederma was real expensive so I tried...and swear by...Shea
Butter. I noticed softer skin and less redness around my scar. At $14 for
a 6 ounce tube it has been a lifesaver. I also use it on any dry skin I
have. Hope this helps!
— Rebecca M.
June 30, 2003
I have been using Mederma for 3 weeks - I'm six weeks out. I have the
typical lap scars - five tiny ones and one bigger one above my navel. It
may be that any cream would work but I swear by it (I wish there was a
generic or a wal-mart equate cuz its expensive). Anyway, at my doc visit
last week I hooked up with 2 others that had surgery the same day as me.
We compared scars. Mine were WAY better looking than the others - really
just thin cut lines. Even the bigger nasty one has faded and seems to be
healing nicely. The little red dots where the staples were have all but
diappeared. So I'm sticking to it...
— Chris M.
June 30, 2003
I started using a product caled ScarZone about seven weeks out. As an
unscientific test to see whether it worked, I used it on only two of my
five lap scars--the two worst. They have faded substantially more than my
other three scars, and I've started using it on other scars such as minor
pink acne scars on my face with good results as well. The trick seems to be
to spend several minutes massaging the cream into the scar--don't start
this too early after your surgery as it would be uncomfortable. Apparently
it can also help stretch marks--I'm dubious, but it worked so well on my
lap scars that I plan to give it a try. It's substantially less costly than
Mederma, which I've not tried so I can't speak to whether it's as good or
not...
— gamboge
June 30, 2003
I am echoing some of the earlier responses. I keloid sometning wonderful
on all vertical scars. So I began using Mederma at about 8 weeks post-op.
Waht I got for my substantial investment was increased soreness in the scar
and a peeling rash in the area immediately surrounding it.
<BR><BR>I had high hopes of it working and was very
disappointed. I was hoping to find something that would help after
reconstructive procedures. Now, I am VERY hesitant to even think of
reconstructive surgery because of the way my body scars.
— [Deactivated Member]
July 1, 2003
My mom had total knee replacement in both knees and used Mederma on one to
see if it worked, and the difference is outstanding. It could very well be
the massaging, but $16 for a tube that reminds you to massage and doesn't
require a professional is a small price to pay for nearly invisible scars.
:)
— ladyphy
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