A: Yes, Mederma gel can be used for treating old scars; it will take approximately 3 to 6 months for old scars to improve the condition. These timelines are approximate and can vary among individuals. Mederma gel helps in reducing the scars by making them less visible, softer, and smoother.

Mederma gel is designed to tackle a range of scar types including acne scars, burn scars, injury and surgical scars, old scars and more. It contains Cepalin® botanical extract, for old and new scars.

Mederma® is the No. 1 brand of scar reduction treatments recommended by pediatricians, doctors, pharmacists, and dermatologists according to a 2022 survey*. In this article: Best overall scar product.

Mederma Advanced Scar Gel “This over-the-counter gel contains key ingredients like allium cepa [onion] extract and hyaluronic acid, which have been shown to improve the appearance of scars over time,” says dermatologist Mitchel Goldman, MD, founder of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego.

The recommended treatment period with any of the Mederma® scar treatment products can be up to 6 months, or 8 weeks for new scars. During application, don't hesitate to massage your scar as you would do for a new one.

Once-nightly application is clinically shown to make scars smaller and less visible and can begin to bring noticeable results in as little as 14 nights.

On older scars you may start using Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream immediately. Do not apply to broken skin. Generally, Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream users start to see noticeable improvement after about 4 weeks of daily usage, with optimum improvement in 8 weeks.

Generally, Mederma Advanced users start to see noticeable improvement after about 4 weeks of daily usage, with optimum improvement in 8 weeks.

You can begin using Mederma® Advanced Gel as soon as your wound has closed or your stitches have been removed. Mederma is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Sometimes the scars remain pink or red because the new blood vessels that developed to heal the wound never receded once their job was done.

Mederma Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 - Helps you prevent sunburn while making your scar less noticeable. - Clinically shown to reduce discoloration, improve overall appearance, softness, and texture of scars.