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Is Embrace Active Scar Defense better than Mepitac silicone tape for reducing tension on an areola incision?

Lalisa777Mar 30, 2017
Petite Asian patient with tight skin and a 450cc implant

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Aldo Guerra, MD

Great question...I have been using Embrace for almost 3 years with all kinds of incisions. This has dramatically improved my results. I can also tell you that nothing I have used before (15 years of practice) has worked this well.Please see the link below and check out my Embrace before and...

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Braden C. Stridde, MD (license expired)

Embrace is a scar management/reduction application which is designed to help linear incisions heal with an improved scar. It will not work on a circular scar like that around your belly button. Some individuals unfortunately are predisposed to making poor scars. They can either be prone to ...

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Aldo Guerra, MD

Thanks for your question. You want to start Embrace after the remodeling phase of wound healing starts. I typically recommend starting between day 14 to 24 after surgery. Best, Dr. Aldo

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