I've had several moles removed over the years (thanks to growing up in the Florida sun, plus my genetic pre-disposition).  For scarring after removal, I've pretty much only used vitamin E oil.  My dermatologist told me that Vaseline seems to work just as well and is cheaper, but I was trying to go for a more natural kind of product.  The vitamin E oil I've been using lately has a tiny bit of lemon oil added to it, so it smells like citrus.  I have no idea if it actually does anything, but my scars are definitely lighter than they used to be.  I have no way of knowing how much of that lightening is from the oil versus just natural fading over time, but I like the moisture, softness, and slight citrus smell that I get from the vitamin E.  I do like the moisturizing effects of products with shea butter in them, but I don't think I've ever specifically applied shea butter to my scars and noted any difference.  It makes sense, though.

fade creams were almost completely useless for my acne scars. the only thing that works on me is differin gel. ALOT of my scars disappeared. there r others that are dramatically faded. im happy. i expect to not have to wear any foundation after 2010. 

I've never tried to get rid of my scars, and I have a lot of them. I like my scars.

I received a third degree burn on my leg whilst motor-biking in Vietnam a few years back.  It left a HORRIBLE big, brown mark on my leg that looked like a big brown circular tattoo.  I thought it was there to stay forever until I was recommended and began using BioOil.  I massaged it in twice daily for a period of around 6 months before it completely disappeared never to return!!!  I use it now on old scars I obtained in childhood - my knees are pretty beat up - and now they almost look clear.  I can't sing this products' praises enough.  The trick is to really massage it in so it gets rid of all traces of scar tissue.  : ]

I dont get loads of scars the only problem I have is alot of redness and sometimes i have red dots from were a pimple used to be

Any suggestions for age spots? Or "over-twenty spots" as my doctor so kindly refers to them! I got a lovely one in my cleavage just before I turned 30...arrrgh. Wound scars are cool, but little weird ones are just annoying. Thanks for the tip on Collective Well Being. Btw, I have often used Vitamin E and Cocoa Butter on freshly healed scrapes, etc. to prevent them from becoming permanent.

I'm trying to get rid of scar on my legs from picking at ingrowns.  Fade creams have done nothing and I'm using vitamin E oil and really hoping it'll help.

Fade creams almost never work. I'm trying to find something that does!

just like everyone else said vitamin E works really well. I need to start using it on my face again because i have cystic acne scars on my face but i'm afraid of breaking out some more because my skin is already really oily. It works pretty good. I've also heard of putting egg whites, and lemon juice on  your face to lighten scars. I've tried it a few times. seems like it helped. need to do it some more.lol

Please stay away from the fading creams! They usually contain Hydroquinone, which is techqnically okay to use for no longer than 3 months. This ingredient has been linked to cancer, so if you use it continually it can be dangerous. Also if you do use it you HAVE to use sunscreen! Also, Retin A may give you some results, but you shouldn't use any other exfoliants with it at all. You will over strip your skin and you need to stay away from waxing on the area you use it on. (your skin will lift)Same thing, you need to use sunscreen because your skin thins and you are more suseptable to sun damage which will give you sun spots. I have many clients who come in for acne scarring, or pigmintation issues (I'm an esthetician) and I highly recommend glycolic or lactic peel treatments. I would stay away from the dermatoligist & or plastic surgen peel strengths, unless you have the down time of at least 2 weeks to spare. (you're skin will peel like a snake and plus it burns like hell,they don't tell you that!) Many spas and skin therapists offer glycolics,THA,Jessner & lactic peel in a series of treatments, usually 6 that are much less intense with immediate results of smoother texture, overall tone and glowiing skin. The treatments can be given once a month. I also have had many clients who have tried laser to remove scars. Laser feels like rubber bands snaping against your skin and is pretty painful. They are immediate results, but about 90% of the time within 4 months, the pigmintation always comes back. It is very expensive and most of the time the doctors always try to push other treatments on you. Also, it gives you that shiny, plasticy skin look. (I used to work with a plastic surgeon) If any of you are concerned w/scars and pigmintation one of the best things you can do all the time, and I can't stress this enough, is to wear your sunscreen!! The scar tissue already has damaged melinocites (the dark pigmintation) and will continue to darken and look splotchy if you don't have sun protection on. Even on a cloudy, overcast day you can and will get sun damage, which of course makes it worse. A combination of gentle peel series, with your vitamin E and or peptide serums and of course sunscreen are for sure the best and safest way to diminish scarring.

Right now I'm just using retin-a on my face, I have some really weird scar action above my lip where I had a mole removed, it's a concave whitish scar, really bizarre!  I'd love to diminish it's look, perhaps I'll have to start piercing my vit e caps and using that....great idea!

I have not found anything to work for my scars yet. I tried vitamin E before but it did not work for me. I am now trying out a vitamin C serum which is supposed to help lighten scars after sometime. No visible effect yet.

Some good and not so advice here! I'd only add that one should truly consult someone who is well-versed in ALL types of skn care on ALL types of skin prior to attempting anything drastic? Gentle,slow,and non-invasive will mre than likely provide the "best" results!As you age,even the signs of certain procedures DO show up as your skin becomes thinner so you do need to consider the long-term effects of any products and procedures too...the number one "thing" is to stay out of the sun or at least to keep any problem areas covered with a great sunscreen and/or clothing.I'm with danigirlygirl all the way... 

What works for me is tea tree oil and masks!

Have you tried bio oil-it works really well for all sort's of scars if you keep applying it over time,it sinks in really fast and you can get it in any pharmacy.I've also heard a lot of good things about a product called cica scar-it's a gel patch you apply over the scar to flatten a raised scar-any pharmacy sound be able to order it for you.

Have you tried bio oil?  I have used it myself on my face (acne scars), which didn't really work because it gave me more acne, lol, but I have heard really fantastic things about it for scarring and stretch marks.  My father used it after major major surgery (they messed up and had to go back in several times) and it really helped heal his scarring and make it less itchy/raised/red.I think with all scarring the key is to start treatment when the scar is still red, because then it has a blood supply running through it, when it is white it has no blood supply, and apparently there is not that much you can do.Also, exfoliation and microdermabrasion can help, but I am not sure if that might make keloid scars worse... I had a friend in school who got the worst raised angry red keloid scars from everything, it is awful :(Good luck :)Lily 

I've never tried anything for scars, but this is really interesting!

I've used this cocoa butter products specialized for stretch marks, they're faded, but they're still there. I'd love to try this though. I had a baby almost two years ago and they're still visible. I wonder how celebrities who've had babies show absolutely NO signs of ever having even one kid! Britney Spears is an amazing example! I still have a little bit of baby fat left, but it's not alot. The stretch marks cease to bother me though.

vitamin E has worked the best for me in the past

I don't seem to scar very easily but i take a long time to heal. Especially on my face. I had a few spots on my cheeks just before xmas that left red marks for AGES!! eventually i used GOWs neem (not dream) cream on them which is a spot treatment even though they were no longer spots. and the red marks i had been hoping would clear up for a few weeks disappeared overnight! a miracle!! :)

I have keloid-prone skin too! even a small paper cut will turn into a horrible keloid.  Prevention works better for me -- say I have a cut, I must apply vitamin E oil to the cut religionly and by the time the wound heals, I won't get an ugly scar. But not all Vit E are equal. it has to be a certain IU --- so your skin absorbs it better. Pity I can't remember the IU number as the brand I used to buy was discontinued.   Lately, I find using rosehip oil has nearly the same effect and it work well in reducing (not eliminating) scars on my face.  I've heard that Rosehip oil works for reducing stretch marks too although I've not put it to test...  Manuka honey also works for me in hastening healing and reducing scarring...  Another product that worked: Silk Naturals' Super Serum, which is by far the best skin lightening serum I've tried (although it is not marketed as a skin lightening serum).   btw, reading the entries before me, I'm kinda sold on Bio Oil... I reckon it's not available in SG, gonna get it next time I join a drugstore spree. thanks!

coconut oil is doing wonders for my stretch marks on my tummy from having my little girl-i rub it on at night and they have faded so much! =)

Anything with tea tree oil works for scars (for me).

I have some hyper-pigmentation from past acne and the only thing that seems to fade them is time.  I use Benzaclin which my dermatologist prescribed for me, and I don't really break out any more, so I just wait for the pigmentation to go away.  I've tried vitamin E oil, but it makes my skin so sticky and gross.  I can't stand the feeling, even if I am going to bed.