Scar reduction patches and Bio Oil

[jasmin26]

does anyone know if they work ? I was thinking of buying some but wondered if anyone on here has used them and what the outcome was ? thanks.

[Chaffinch]

I used it on a burn scar with no result :(

[boxtops]

I've never tried the patches, but I used Bio Oil itself on a nasty tear on my arm a couple of years ago. The scar is still there but it's now flush with the skin and only noticeable if you look for it.

[Sqad]

If the scar is more than one month old, then forget using any types of oils as they are ineffective. No scientific studies that i have seen, convince me otherwise.

If the scar is less than a month, the hydrocortisone cream MIGHT help.

[jasmin26]

Thanks for the answers . Sqad - I was going to use them on my foot to see if they would help with the scarring after my surgery, do you think they wouldnt make a difference ? thanks

[boxtops]

have a look here too, jasmin - mixed, but someone recommends the Elastoplast scar reduction patches too (which might be less expensive) http://forums.moneysa...owthread.php?t=106626

[jasmin26]

Thanks Boxtops grateful for that link. Jasmin

[Sqad]

jasmin it is worth a try...up to you which you use.

[Leapers]

I used bio-oil on stretch marks across my hips which seemed to work nicely but after i stopped using it they came back just as they were unfortunately don't know if it would be the same as on a scar though i hope not as i am now using it on my belly button for a small scar!

[karenmac60]

I used bio oil for years on a facial scar - it didn't make any difference although it smells good and my skin felt moisturised afterwards! :)