How soon should I start embrace scar therapy after tummy tuck?

Hello, thank you for your recent question.  In our office I recommend you start embrace at 2 weeks post op.  If you already have an appt. on the 17th I don't think moving it up to the 14th would make a difference.  Best of luck!

Hello,Go to Amazon and get a role of 2 inch Hypafix tape. Start applying immediately. Use for two to three months. Embrace is problematic with issues of application and staying put. Best of luck!

Dear laney_bee,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I recommend my patients to use silicone scar gel twice per day up to 12 weeks. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. I usually recommend to start the scr therapy at 3 weeks. I do not think it will make any difference for 14 days to 17 days.

In most cases, I have my patients begin Embrace scar therapy treatment at 14 to 21 days following abdominoplasty, depending on how well/rapidly the individual patient is healing.  17 day post op is a reasonable time to start the treatment and starting it 3 days earlier probably won't make a significant difference.  Check with your surgeon for their recommendations in your case.  Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.