Does mederma work on acne scars?

Did the mederma gel for scars work for anybody..particullary with acne scars? I have been using it for a while but havent seen drastic results.Does anybody have any tips on how to treat ance scars?

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  I have tried it and it was so-so for me. But for your face I have many suggestions:One form of treatment is laser resurfacing, which can be done in the doctor's or dermatologist's office. Another method for treating acne scarring is dermabrasion.Depending on the severity of the acne scars, the doctor or dermatologist may also suggest a chemical peel or microdermabrasion to help improve the appearance of scarred areas. These milder treatments can be done right in the office. Olive Oil Rubbing 100% pure virgin olive oil into a scar 2 or 3 times a day can minimize or even eliminate it, even if the scar is quite large. This works best on ‘fresh’ or new scars, but is worth a try even if the scar is older. Vitamin E Oil Vitamin E is the ‘skin vitamin’, and vitamin E oil is probably the best known and most tested scar remedy. You can buy vitamin E oil capsules at any drug store; the cheap kind is fine, and it doesn’t seem to make a difference whether the oil is from natural or artificial sources.Break open a capsule and rub it into the scar, once or twice a day. (And while you’re at it, swallow a capsule each day as well, along with some vitamin C – both very good for the skin). The vitamin E treatment is virtually guaranteed to work for most scars. Don’t bother with creams or lotions that contain vitamin E, however – using pure vitamin E oil is cheaper and more effective. Lemon Juice Some consider this to be the most effective remedy for small scars and skin discoloration. Lemon juice naturally and gently bleaches the skin, and this makes it effective for certain types of scars that are essentially darkened or discolored spots.It will not totally get rid of raised scars or indentations in the skin, but it can improve their appearance. You can squeeze some lemon juice onto your finger or a cotton ball and apply it directly to the scar.