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Doctor Recommended Scar Cream?

asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 1,202 times
Tags: discoloration, cream, reduce, scar

What scar cream or product would you lovely doctors on realself recommend? Anything out there that actually works to reduce the size, thickness, and/or discoloration of a scar?

4 answers to Doctor Recommended Scar Cream?

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Scar creams

I do not find any creams to be of particular use for scars. I usually recommend a good sun screen to both moisturize the skin and protect it from the sun.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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I recommend InviCible Scars

The few scar cream ingredients that are backed by scientific studies are: 1) Vitamin C 2) Silicone gel 3) Some natural plant extracts like aloe vera and licorice extract InviCible Scars contains all of these. Both vitamin C and silicone help healthy collagen production by the skin which is essential for optimal scar healing. Vitamin C also works very well for decreasing the red or brown discoloration seen with a lot of scars. Silicone also decreases the production of abnormal collagen that... more
Minas T. Chrysopoulo, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
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I like emu oil for scars

While there is no scientific evidence that is convincing to me between all the scar treatments available, I have been impressed by the results from using emu oil over the last 8 years. 
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Scar creams or lotions or ointments.

There are no prodcuts to asuure consistent and reliable improvement in the appearance of scars. Avoidance of sunexposure is important and should be accomplished with high SPF sunblocks. Silicone gel is another effective ingredient in promoting the maturation of scars. Other than that, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, aloe vera, cocoa butter, coenzyme Q10, green tea extract, etc are all produts that may sound good but are essentially unproven.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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