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

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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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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

I would use a combination approach including Plato's Scar Serum, pulsed dye laser, tension release, and fractional laser with PRP vs. Embrace scar patches. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

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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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Lewis Albert Andres, MD

It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the well-healed scar has been shown to improve...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

At this stage, consider Plato's Scar Serum twice daily to modulate scar formation and maturation.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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...

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