Question: How to remove scars?

By: karenmarie
May 13th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under
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hye there.
how to remove scars at legs?

liya

Hey there Liya,

You’re not alone, we all have scars on our legs and body parts which we regretfully scratched until it became permanent. Well, if no one else has this problem, I do! I’ve always had this huge scar on my legs and looks very ugly when I wear short pants/skirts.

We’ll ask readers of emmagem to help us:)

The best way and the first thing you should do to  help you in your quest to remove scars of course, is to consult a dermatologist. Anything else, can come after that. They will consult you with the best way to remove scars on any body part. I guess, if you have the ka-ching($$$), you can opt for laser treatment wich will successfully remove all visible scars.

But, if you’re like me and have no $$$ for laser treatment, you can try home remedies or off the counter products. I’ve been asking around my friends on what to use to remove scars. Most of them point me to one product which can be bought at pharmacies off the counter. It is called Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Vitamin E Scar Serum. Long name eh, its quite pricey too! They have a whole range of products to help you remove scars and dark skin spots. This Palmer’s serum has Vitamin E on it which actually helps, according to some research and people. But some research states that it does not help a lot and some people might actually be allergic to it, depends on each skin type. Be careful when using creams like that, do a patch test first before using it on actual scars. I guess it does not really remove scars, but it can be minimized. Mederma is another brand of cream which states that they can remove scars better than Vitamin E can.

Home remedies?

We live in Malaysia with grandmothers and aunties who usually will have many ways to do things differently at home. I’m sure you’ve heard some stories! This article suggests home remedies using tropical honey and onion extract.

What do you suggest?

Anything you’ve used or has been told worked for you? Share with us tips, products or even treatments!

(The products/treatments in this article are suggestions only, please consult your doctor before using any of them, okays?)

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  1. Comment by luffy
    10:54 am on May 13th, 2009 :

    maybe can try aloe vera
    sometimes it may works

  2. Comment by karenmarie
    10:59 am on May 13th, 2009 :

    Luffy: Aloe Vera? I’ll try that! Just pick up the real thing and apply?

  3. Comment by Laetitia
    3:01 pm on May 13th, 2009 :

    Buy Vitamin E oil from pharmacy.Its good for scar.

  4. Comment by karenmarie
    3:05 pm on May 13th, 2009 :

    Laetitia: Yeaps, I heard Vitamin Oil is good! any suggestions on which brand/products?

  5. Comment by Yan
    5:29 pm on May 13th, 2009 :

    Hey ;)

    I too have same problem. I love to wear shorts skirts but my legs are full with scars of the scratchings. Of course, I still wear and pretend that they are nice lah haha :P

    I heard that Bio oil is good. Give it a try :D

  6. Comment by karenmarie
    5:33 pm on May 13th, 2009 :

    Yan: Bio Oil? Never heard of that, did it help you?

  7. Comment by MormorBunny
    6:03 pm on May 13th, 2009 :

    i had a back accident when a whole shelf rack fell on my legs n tore my toenail n cuticles out of the nail bed last year Sept…it also scraped a chunk of my skin out n left a 1 inch long scar on my foot…so shy to wear my slinky shoes.

    Nowadays i hide behind boots, gladiator sandals and socks with mary jane shoes or sneakers…i m using bio-oil everyday for past 3 months and it has lightened a bit…i m going to try their serum when my pay comes out…i will let u all know if it works or not…

    I am so worried that if I were to take my wedding photos…the graphics person would have to airbrush and photoshop my scars away ler… :( Laser is not in my budget somemore. Hope these bio oil thingies work…

  8. Comment by MormorBunny
    6:03 pm on May 13th, 2009 :

    oops…. I mean “bad” accident and “back” accident

  9. Comment by karenmarie
    7:36 pm on May 13th, 2009 :

    Mormor Bunny: haiyo, such a bad accident! Tell us if it did work k? You’re getting married soon too? Congrats!!

  10. Comment by Maria
    9:37 am on May 14th, 2009 :

    as my me…i used the cinnamon…..malay said “kayu manis”….it surely hot at first but the results very good..i used that e’time i had scars…even my pimples….heheheh..save budget beb..

  11. Comment by karenmarie
    11:36 am on May 14th, 2009 :

    Maria: How to use cinnamon ya?

  12. Comment by Lea S
    12:07 pm on May 14th, 2009 :

    My grandma once told me to not consume soy sauce after any injury. It makes the scar more visible…

  13. Comment by Valerie
    3:36 pm on May 14th, 2009 :

    Try Rosehip Oil. I had a deep gash on my left foot after an auto accident 7 years ago. The wound was deep and the scar did not fade completely but the rosehip oil helped to lighten it. I used only one bottle which lasted about 1-2 months. The scar is now the same colour as the rest of my skin. Totally not obvious anymore :o )

  14. Comment by eve
    12:30 pm on May 15th, 2009 :

    i used mederma for a scar i had on my knee. It’s very visible scar as it’s like a lump and mederma actually do help. But it’s pricey :(

  15. Comment by karenmarie
    12:59 pm on May 15th, 2009 :

    Lea, Valerie, Eve: Thanks for the tips!:)

  16. Comment by nur
    4:13 pm on May 15th, 2009 :

    try vit.E capsules! u know the supplement thingy u can get at the pharmacy? the one that looks like jellybeans. juz poke the capsule and apply to cleansed face everynite! u might feel the oil a bit sticky but hey, it works!

  17. Comment by karenmarie
    4:47 pm on May 15th, 2009 :

    Nur: Wah, that’s like very direct, the usage of Vit E!

  18. Comment by amy
    12:45 am on May 17th, 2009 :

    the cheapest way to lighten scar is by using “bedak bunga tanjung”. its a powder made from natural plant ,u add water and make into paste,then scrub it into the part that u have scar.used it daily during shower and u’ll notice ur scar colour will lighten.my legs was full of scars cuz during my childhood i tend to get scabs.u can get this thing from mydin supermarket or any stall that sell malaysian based beauty product.there are 2 main brand,the one that i like is this one http://www.melur.com/prod_detail.asp?item_id=237 bcuz it doesnt leave ur skin so yellowish .the usage of this powder also will help to clean the skin like never before.however i blive in the usage of vitamin oil and serum to repair the skin surface.

  19. Comment by Vee
    6:49 pm on May 19th, 2009 :

    I haVe plenty of scars on both my legs, no thanks to a trip to Sarawak outskirts. I was terribly bitten by sand flies and they’re no ordinary bites. Woke up in the middle of the night, every night to scratch the bites till sometimes they bleed. ): Boohoo. My legs became terribly horrible with uncountable scars like I had some serious skin disease. Onlookers always look when I wear shorts, too thick-skin. True story ok! Uber itchy and painful. I applied Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Vitamin E religiously for a year and surprisingly the scars started fading tremendously. ((: My legs are not all perfect now, but at least, it got better lah. Oh, and I think drinking the Yakult drink helps too. It may sound strange but seriously, it helps cos of the billion microorganisms and all that crap lah. Heh. *happy wappy*

  20. Comment by Traclyn Yeoh
    4:38 pm on May 20th, 2009 :

    I think it depends on how severe your scar is. I have tried Mederma on my sunken scars which apparently didn’t work at all. Anyhow I learn that sunken scars are one of the most difficult scar to heal unless to consult a dermatologist.

    As for acne scars, I have used aloe vera gel and it worked very well for me.

  21. Comment by chick
    5:54 am on May 27th, 2009 :

    i’ve the same problem too. the scars really lower my confidence because i cant wear short sleeve shirt and also shorts/skirts. :( and party dresses. blergh. so sad. :(

    i have tried the cocoa butter scar serum, smells like dead fish and i stop using it after one bottle. cant stand the smell and its so expensive. i’m allergic to mederma, because it makes my skin even more gatal. :( bio oil works well for me. the result is noticeable. but due to my irregular usage, the scars took a looonnnggg time to heal. haih lazybum. in order to heal ur scars, u have to be discipline. jangan malas malas sapu ubat. *self note hehe.

    dear amy, yang bedak bunga tanjung tu, is it like the yellow powder, called bedak rambai something? i’ve tried that one, bagus jugak. works as scrub as well. it removes dead cells and skin gets smoother.

  22. Comment by Izyan
    2:27 pm on June 4th, 2009 :

    im the one of the loyal customer for bunga tanjung product
    the original packaging for bunga tanjung is green and yellow

  23. Comment by karenmarie
    4:14 pm on June 4th, 2009 :

    Thanks Izyan and everyone for the tips!

  24. Comment by Silviaa
    5:29 pm on July 30th, 2009 :

    Hi can anyone tell me where to buy bio oil and how much does it cost ? thanks !!

  25. Comment by Venna
    4:11 pm on October 7th, 2009 :

    Silviaa: U can get it at the nearest pharmacy. The price would be Rm 30 sumtin for small bottle and Rm50 sumtin 4 big bottle..im using it =)..it really works

  26. Comment by silviaa
    11:41 pm on October 15th, 2009 :

    really thanks!! is it available in guardians ? or watsons ?

  27. Comment by Falin
    2:02 pm on December 4th, 2009 :

    i tried bio oil.it helped in lightening my scars,i’v been using it for 2months already.the scars on my hands n leg are not as obvious anymore n i tink u girls can try it.its only rm35,ok lah for us students.vit E is good.find vit E at the store or try taking it directly from fruits or veggies.scars on the face?use bedak sejuk (cold powder?),it sure works!my fren just came back from langkawi n she brought back this hardened powder,it’s actually chalk,really. its great for the face,n its pink in colour.its called Batu Narsila…if im not mistaken.try searching for it.

  28. Comment by Masha
    12:25 pm on December 21st, 2009 :

    I need help as well! My legs are filled with scars… deep dark SCARS!How do i remove them? im currently trying the “Break a Vitamin E capsule and apply the oil to you scars” Any either suggestions that give immediate results? =(

  29. Comment by leeneth
    3:05 pm on January 26th, 2010 :

    wii..help nman po..mrun aqung mga scars sa binti..and i dont know how to remove that..i alredy read some of your comments.. san po nbi2li ung bio oil??rosehip oil??how much??tnx!

  30. Comment by mizz sharon
    2:33 pm on February 4th, 2010 :

    Bio Oil DOES NOT WORK!
    I have this friend who has been applying BIO oil for close to a year already, yet there is only 10% of lightening of the scar area.

    I have minor acne scars on my chin as well. Desperately wanna get rid of it. Am gonna try Palmers Vit E serum, have been reading pretty good reviews about it. =)

  31. Comment by yetmee
    4:55 pm on February 4th, 2010 :

    Apprently Clinique’s Derma White Brightening essence works on scars, but a bit expensive for the legslah. am stil trying out product let u know end of the month …but take antioxidants as well for scar clearing…

    Any pure vitamin oil should work… apparently Bio Oil is the no 1 seller in its category accg to the cEO in BFM interview…guess it works more for stretch marks…

  32. Comment by ieykadina
    5:14 pm on October 20th, 2010 :

    yup…juz use bedak bunga tanjung…n u’ll see the difference withinn 2 weeks…ur skin will b very smooth without scar…n b4 going to sleep, try wash ur face with tea powder…brand doesn’t matter…ok…

  33. Comment by megha
    9:07 pm on March 1st, 2011 :

    Try aloe vera and cucumber,tomato juice to remove scars …

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