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How to Get Rid of Scars. Scars can be embarrassing and unsightly, but there are steps you can
take to reduce their appearance. You will need Silicone gel or sheets Cocoa butter A
healthy diet Alpha hydroxy acid Onion extract gel and a dermatologist. Step 1. 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. Massage cocoa butter into the scar tissue every day.
Massaging the scar helps it to fade. Step 3. Treat your skin well by eating antioxidant
foods and by cutting sugars and starches from your diet. Step 4. Use alpha hydroxy acid
treatments that strip off dead skin to reduce the appearance of acne scars and wrinkles.
Step 5. Apply onion extract gel or products that contain it to the scar tissue. Onion
extract helps reduce inflammation and scar appearance. Step 6. Consult a dermatologist
to see if steroid injections, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, or other procedures are
right for you. Did you know In 2008, 31 percent of American women and 20 percent of men said
they would consider plastic surgery now or in the future.