I had my embrace done Friday August 22 and on Saturday morning I noticed some air bubbles, it also looks like where the air bubbles are it created an air space for steam to build up.. I also noticed that the incision had spread apart. Can someone help me out here.
September 25, 2016
Answer: Air bubbles Hello Patty. We've observed both issues in the office too and it seems normal - especially if it's been on your body for a while. As long as you Embrace is still adherent well then it should be working. Best, Dr. Aldo
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September 25, 2016
Answer: Air bubbles Hello Patty. We've observed both issues in the office too and it seems normal - especially if it's been on your body for a while. As long as you Embrace is still adherent well then it should be working. Best, Dr. Aldo
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August 24, 2015
Answer: Embrace Can Improve the Appearance of Scars Embrace is a newer scar therapy system which can really improve the healing of scars after cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. Scarring, especially thickened scars, can occur due to tension on the skin edges during healing. For example, when a tummy tuck is performed, the skin is closed tightly. This tightness translates to "tension". Wounds under tension heal with thickened scars in some people or lead to wide scars.The Embrace dressing is a clear bandage which takes the tension off of the wound during the healing process. The dressings are a bit tricky to apply, so the plastic surgeon should show you the best way to apply. We offer this service to our patients so that the system works well. If a little air forms or there is some perspiration which develops, that should not be problem. The key is that the wound should be sealed and appropriately healed before applying so that there are no wound problems. The dressings are changed weekly for about 8 weeks. If you take good care of them, they really can last a week.We have seen some great results when the Embrace system is used in the first few weeks after surgery. It is less effective if used a month or more after surgery. Check out the link to the company's website for more info. Good You Tube videos are also online.Good luck with your healing!
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August 24, 2015
Answer: Embrace Can Improve the Appearance of Scars Embrace is a newer scar therapy system which can really improve the healing of scars after cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. Scarring, especially thickened scars, can occur due to tension on the skin edges during healing. For example, when a tummy tuck is performed, the skin is closed tightly. This tightness translates to "tension". Wounds under tension heal with thickened scars in some people or lead to wide scars.The Embrace dressing is a clear bandage which takes the tension off of the wound during the healing process. The dressings are a bit tricky to apply, so the plastic surgeon should show you the best way to apply. We offer this service to our patients so that the system works well. If a little air forms or there is some perspiration which develops, that should not be problem. The key is that the wound should be sealed and appropriately healed before applying so that there are no wound problems. The dressings are changed weekly for about 8 weeks. If you take good care of them, they really can last a week.We have seen some great results when the Embrace system is used in the first few weeks after surgery. It is less effective if used a month or more after surgery. Check out the link to the company's website for more info. Good You Tube videos are also online.Good luck with your healing!
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