I had a scar revision on my collarbone 7 weeks ago. I started using Embrace after 2 weeks when my stitches and bandage was removed. I’m on week 5 right now with the Embrace. I am very happy with the progress. My question is can I or should I use Embrace longer than the recommended 6-8 weeks, and if so for how long?
Answer: Can I or should I use Embrace longer than the recommended 6-8 weeks after a scar revision? Embrace can be applied longer than the recommended time period and many of my patients have done this approach and achieved good success. Many patients also switch to a silicone sheeting without the tension reduction capabilities of Embrace. Either approach seems acceptable. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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Answer: Can I or should I use Embrace longer than the recommended 6-8 weeks after a scar revision? Embrace can be applied longer than the recommended time period and many of my patients have done this approach and achieved good success. Many patients also switch to a silicone sheeting without the tension reduction capabilities of Embrace. Either approach seems acceptable. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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Answer: Scar treatment Thank you for your inquiry! Scar creams can be used on scars to minimize appearance as well as silicone scar sheets like embrace for up to a year after surgery. Lasers such as Microneedling can also be performed to minimize the appearance of scars as well. We would love to see you in person or virtually to discuss treatment options or schedule a consult with a licensed aesthetician.
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Answer: Scar treatment Thank you for your inquiry! Scar creams can be used on scars to minimize appearance as well as silicone scar sheets like embrace for up to a year after surgery. Lasers such as Microneedling can also be performed to minimize the appearance of scars as well. We would love to see you in person or virtually to discuss treatment options or schedule a consult with a licensed aesthetician.
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June 12, 2024
Answer: Recommend pairing treatment with other treatments such as Resurfacing lasers. Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture. Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
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June 12, 2024
Answer: Recommend pairing treatment with other treatments such as Resurfacing lasers. Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture. Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
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October 9, 2017
Answer: Recommended Length of Time Although the data supports the use of this dressing for 8 weeks in total, many of my patients continue to choose to utilize this dressing after the recommended time. In fact, a subset of patients whose scar texture worsens after quitting its use will get a better permanent result if used for a course of 3-4 months.
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October 9, 2017
Answer: Recommended Length of Time Although the data supports the use of this dressing for 8 weeks in total, many of my patients continue to choose to utilize this dressing after the recommended time. In fact, a subset of patients whose scar texture worsens after quitting its use will get a better permanent result if used for a course of 3-4 months.
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October 9, 2017
Answer: Embrace is the BEST scar therapy Embrace is the only FDA approved scar treatment that is evidence based by scientific research through randomized controlled trials that shows that it works! It is a pre-stretched silicone sheet that is applied on the scar once every 10 days for 60 days. Using this scar treatment has been proven to reduce the appearance of scars and that is why we use it on all of our surgical scars. I highly recommend it! You can use it for as long as you want and I have patients that use it for 3-6 months.
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October 9, 2017
Answer: Embrace is the BEST scar therapy Embrace is the only FDA approved scar treatment that is evidence based by scientific research through randomized controlled trials that shows that it works! It is a pre-stretched silicone sheet that is applied on the scar once every 10 days for 60 days. Using this scar treatment has been proven to reduce the appearance of scars and that is why we use it on all of our surgical scars. I highly recommend it! You can use it for as long as you want and I have patients that use it for 3-6 months.
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