How to Get rid of ugly scars

Scars can make you feel self conscious. Luckily, there are steps we can take to reduce their appearance without surgery. So, avoid the operating room and check out this video - its full of useful tips for hiding and eliminating your scars.

You Will Need

• Silicone gel or sheets

• Cocoa butter

• A healthy diet

• Alpha hydroxy acid

• Onion extract gel

• A dermatologist

Step 1: Use silicone gel

Apply silicone gel or sheets to scars. Over time, silicone can fade the appearance of scars.

Silicone sheets can be washed and reused.

Step 2: Apply cocoa butter

Massage cocoa butter into the scar tissue every day. Massaging the scar helps it to fade.

Step 3: Eat well

Treat your skin well by eating antioxidant foods and by cutting sugars and starches from your diet.

Step 4: Use alpha hydroxy acid

Use alpha hydroxy acid treatments that strip off dead skin to reduce the appearance of acne scars and wrinkles.

Step 5: Use onion extract

Apply onion extract gel or products that contain it to the scar tissue. Onion extract helps reduce inflammation and scar appearance.

Step 6: Research other options

Consult a dermatologist to see if steroid injections, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, or other procedures are right for you.