POSTED UNDER Embrace Scar Therapy Reviews
Embrace Treatment for Tummy Tuck Scar
UPDATED FROM TakingCareOfMe1001
3 months post
After 4th application
TakingCareOfMe1001June 4, 2018
$400
So the fourth application of embrace lasted right at 10 days. The middle bottom section started peeling early again but I just applied my silicone tape over it. On day 10 I woke up to a good portion of the left side completely lifted up so I removed it all. My skin gets a little irritated so I go about week in between applications to let it heal. My results look the same after each application, or maybe the scar is a tiny bit more raised and red, but as long as it's not getting worse then embrace is doing its job in my eyes. I have 2 applications left and I'm happy so far. I'm excited to see my scar in a year or so when it fades a bit more.
UPDATED FROM TakingCareOfMe1001
2 months post
After 3rd Application
TakingCareOfMe1001May 14, 2018
When I took the embrace treatments off after the 2nd time my skin was extremely irritated. I allowed my skin to heal for almost 2 weeks before I did the next application. The 3rd application lasted a good 9 days before the edges began to peel up to the point of having to remove them. The middle bottom of the middle strip started to peel up before anywhere else again, but I applied some silicone tape over it again to keep it from spreading. It has been 5 days since I removed the strips and I'm going to be applying some more tonight. In between applications I leave silicone tape on the scars 24/7. I them remove it and put vitamin E oil on them. Then after hours of letting that sit, I clean the area and apply the strips.
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DB52
May 15, 2018
Been following your updates. I've done 3 rounds so far. For this last time, I just cut off the peeling parts and let the rest continue to peel and trim it as it did. I found my skin wasn't as irritated that way. Been using Biocorneum daily since then, will start round 4 next week.
UPDATED FROM TakingCareOfMe1001
22 days post
After 2nd Application
TakingCareOfMe1001April 20, 2018
So I lasted 9 days with this round. After I applied the middle piece I realized I applied it too low. The incision was at the bottom of the tape, but being they don't give you a single extra piece for trial and error, I had to leave it. Once the embrace adheres good to your skin, it gets all wrinkly. One of the wrinkles at the bottom and middle of the middle piece started to become painful on day 2. I lasted another 2 days but then had to lift the bottom up. It had created a little blister under the tape. I applied a small bandaid then put silicone tape over the embrace to keep more from lifting. The rest of the tape could have lasted longer but I was starting to notice that where the tape is wrinkly starts to irritate my skin after a few days. I took it off and my skin is definitely irritated after this round. The incision itself is slightly red now and doesn't look any thinner but I don't think it's any wider either, which is the goal. I'll post pictures.
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April 21, 2018
Just saw your Embrace review. I've done 2 rounds. Both times stayed on almost 2 weeks, would have kept longer but I was due for checkup with PS and wanted my skin to have a few days to heal. It does irritate my skin around the scar, so I usually take 2 weeks off, use Biocorneum scar gel instead, and then reapply. This time I've taken 3 weeks off, will probably begin 3rd round of Embrace on Monday.
April 21, 2018
Nine days is good. Also if it helps to know an Embrace manufacture rep I spoke with said it doesn’t really affect the healing if the incision is not right on center with the tape; and as long as it’s covered you should be OK.
I always use medical adhesive remover wipes when removing my Embrace to avoid irritation. I have very sensitive skin. An Embrace rep sent me a free couple samples of Allkare medical remover wipes, which work great. However even with gentle removal of the tape my incisions usually feel a little irritated. I usually wait at least 12 hours for the incisions to calm down before taking pics. Not to mention the manufacture instructions are to wait 12 to 24 hours before reapplying tape, so waiting to take pics is no problem.
One last thing I want to mention (in case you’re not aware): after several weeks postop scars usually enter what is referred to as the “angry phase” when they darken or turn red for a period of time. So don’t be discouraged if this happens. Good luck and happy healing! :-)
I always use medical adhesive remover wipes when removing my Embrace to avoid irritation. I have very sensitive skin. An Embrace rep sent me a free couple samples of Allkare medical remover wipes, which work great. However even with gentle removal of the tape my incisions usually feel a little irritated. I usually wait at least 12 hours for the incisions to calm down before taking pics. Not to mention the manufacture instructions are to wait 12 to 24 hours before reapplying tape, so waiting to take pics is no problem.
One last thing I want to mention (in case you’re not aware): after several weeks postop scars usually enter what is referred to as the “angry phase” when they darken or turn red for a period of time. So don’t be discouraged if this happens. Good luck and happy healing! :-)
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