Are there any cheaper alternatives to Embrace Scar therapy for tension? Skin medica vs Biocorneum?

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Is there another way to lesson tension? Even if it's not the prettiest looking setup. I'm also undecided for silicone gels. I've seen great results with biocorneuum. I'm currently using skin medica's scar recovery gel.

Hayley Brown, MD, FACS · Answer

Embrace scar therapy is probably the best way to reduce tension across a scar. However, an alternative would be taping. Keep adhesive tape lengthwise on the scar. This may help provided you tolerate the tape adhesive.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to discuss the best treatment options for your type of skin. .

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Daniel Brown, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thanks for your questions.  Unfortunately there is no real equivalent alternative to embrace scar therapy's ability to off-load tension across the incision.  Most silicone gels are roughly equivalent.
Best wishes!
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Are there any cheaper alternatives to Embrace Scar therapy for tension? Skin medica vs Biocorneum?

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