How long does it take for a burn mark or any kind of mark to fade when using mederma?
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That would depend on how severe the burn/mark is and how old your scars are. Mine were new scars from chicken pox and bright red when I started using Mederma. Before Mederma I tried Kelo-cote and scar away silicone sheets for a month, but neither product worked to fade them. But three weeks of using Mederma...and they actually started fading. They're still there -- just not that noticeable anymore. Also, I've realised that when I stop using Mederma, they start seeming a little bright again...so I'm probably going to continue using it for a year or so.I would advise you to buy Mederma from Walmart...it's the cheapest there. That would depend on how severe the burn/mark is and how old your scars are. Mine were new scars from chicken pox and bright red when I started using Mederma. Before Mederma I tried Kelo-cote and scar away silicone sheets for a month, but neither product worked to fade them. But three weeks of using Mederma...and they actually started fading. They're still there -- just not that noticeable anymore. Also, I've realised that when I stop using Mederma, they start seeming a little bright again...so I'm probably going to continue using it for a year or so.I would advise you to buy... » Read More That would depend on how severe the burn/mark is and how old your scars are. Mine were new scars from chicken pox and bright red when I started using Mederma. Before Mederma I tried Kelo-cote and scar away silicone sheets for a month, but neither product worked to fade them. But three weeks of using Mederma...and they actually started fading. They're still there -- just not that noticeable anymore. Also, I've realised that when I stop using Mederma, they start seeming a little bright again...so I'm probably going to continue using it for a year or so.I would advise you to buy Mederma from Walmart...it's the cheapest there. « Show Less
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Improvements are noticed within a very few days. Depending on degree of scar it may never fully be removed but expect substantial improvements with time. In present instance treatment continued for six months.
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I've seen a blog that showed great results from 50%. I don't remember the exact site but do a google search. he showed before and after images after one use and it faded a lot. I believe he used 50% for 4 minutes then reapplied for another 4 mins then neutralized and washed off. Im thinking to try this later but I also saw an article linking TCA to liver cancer so I'm on the fence about it. I definitely got no results trying to fade with glycolic acid, so it's either TCA or laser, but don't listen to people who say TCA doesn't fade tattoos.
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I'm slow on understanding the question, but when using the product it should be no longer than 10 min at a time. I don't know if that's for your skin safety or the machine.
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It fades them a little bit but tca peels and glycolic acid peels are better for dark marks...it worked really well for my acne though...you'll see results after the first peel but the after around the fourth or fifth you get maximum results...i do them once every two to three weeks....
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Well, that depends on the results you want and the severity/darkness of your melasma of your face and how quickly you want it gone, and how much you to spend. The cream the doctor applied on my face erased the dark spots overnights but it also required me to stay home for few days, because my face was literally burned, it was scary to even look at myself in the mirror, no question you need downtime. This cream however is intended for maintenance, meaning you need to reply it more often (three times a day) every day for weeks with very good cleaning routine, no down time, no burning, at the end no dramatic result right away. My melasma keep coming back at my cheeks but no longer as strong dark patches as before, so in way it is manageable with cream, but I also take a combination of vitamins and supplements that I belief it is helping the minimizing the severity of it. I also exfoliate and do weekly glycol lactic mask, as well as lactic gel peel on top of my daily soy exfoliation routine. I don't remember the name of the first cream because I never bought it separately, the doctor applied it on my face, and I don't recommend you do it yourself even if you find it online. That treatment was in March 2012.
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In my experience, water marks tend to fade over time. However, in some cases they don't. I would wait some time (3-4 months) before putting this on my personal self, just to give the moisture the time to leave the wood so you don't risk sealing it in. But that's just my gut instinct.
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I have been using this for 3-4 months. My husband actually tried using this on a bad tattoo he has hoping to fade it about a month after I bought it and it has not faded his tattoo after daily use for 2-3 months. Hopefully this helps, I can't promise it wont work differently for you though. It lightens quite slowly so it shouldn't hurt to try and quit if it does :)
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Lordy, NO! It burns and will make your face peel in a couple of days if you leave it on only 10 minutes :). Sometimes I use it for only about 30 seconds and it does the trick. Helped clear a stubborn breakout and did not harm my sensitive skin.
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The directions say to rinse off after 20 minutes. I have used it w/o doing so as I went to bed to sleep and I was fine. My friend said she use it and this product burned or stung her skin. I guess it depends on your skin sensitivity. I would say you should follow the directions on the label to be safe.
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In my case, it doesn't work very well on decreasing the redness of the scar. I have been using it for 4 months now. All that I can say is it works to stop the scar from spreading out, and softens it as well. However, to minimize the scar would take a rather long time (imo). The bottle would last me another 5 months, and I hope I could see some distinct results.
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No. When you use it as the chemical is changing the skin. It'll look like it fade alot or be completely gone. After healing the tatt is still there but now you look like a burn victim :-(
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Mine is the same, oily coating, then absorbs into the skin. I apply it two or three times a day over a keloid scar. It says it takes a while for it to go away. It has been about a month for me. It will probably take 6 months to make it go away, I guess. I will need more. Can't afford laser at 600.00 a time. Stupid. So I am trying this. I don't get a hard shell affect on mine either.
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yes. I just started leaving it on overnight. I use a thin layer so the burn lasts a few seconds while drying. My complexion and glow is improving. By doing this with a thin layer, I also don't have the obvious dead skin peeling.
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I was very disappointed when the unit ceased to function after a couple of uses. The second unit had the same issues so I'm not sure why. However, I don't believe it will shrink moles and skin tags, I would highly suggest you visit your dermatologist for a professional opinion.
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I think directions say 5 to 30 minutes. I have very sensitive but old dry skin. I use it once a week for 30 minutes after one of their other masks and wash it off.
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I keep it on until it starts to burn or gets frosty. Probably 1-3 min. It depends on the,area of my face.
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After it flash. Then lift. It gets very very hot really quick after it hot and that will burn. U can flash a few times to test it before doing it to your skin. This is referring to the highest level. Depending on your skin type it may be just middle range. The thinner the skin the more likely it will burn.