A prominent scar on your face or body can be difficult to bear. You are reminded of it each time you look at yourself or when someone else stares at your imperfection. Anyone who has undergone major surgery, experienced burns, deep cuts or other disfigurements may be left with a significantly raised scar and a negative body image.

What is Embrace scar therapy in Huntersville?

Embrace therapy is a very different type of scar treatment. This one-of-a-kind system was created by experts from Stanford University to minimize the appearance of scars after aesthetic surgery, such as abdominoplasty and breast augmentation. This advanced technology uses an innovative dressing that works by stabilizing the incision from movement, relieving tension, and hydrating the skin for further protection. Dr. Erik Miles of North Charlotte Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is the only plastic surgeon in the Charlotte area to offer Embrace scar therapy.

How do scars form after surgery?

A scar is the natural result of the body’s healing process following surgery, the traumatized tissue begins to heal immediately. Fibroblasts producing collagen, and inflammatory cells are both directed to the site of the incision to mend the area. Together these cells close and heal the damage. Tension is created as more of these cells accumulate at the incision site to bolster the repair process.

Scar tissue forms as more collagen is produced, typically resulting in raised scar tissue along the closed incision. Scars form on the surface and internally. If the incision was deep, the scar will be the same depth. There is no way to avoid surgical scars, they can only be minimized. Embrace can drastically reduce the formation of post-surgical scars for patients in Huntersville.

How does Embrace scar therapy work to reduce scars?

It has been proven that tension release around healing skin can dramatically decrease scar formation and appearance. Embrace scar therapy in Huntersville will help reduce the appearance of scars after cosmetic surgery procedures. The special dressing reduces the formation and minimizes the appearance of post-surgery scars, leaving patients more satisfied with the end results.

A unique applicator is used to apply the waterproof dressing that is worn for weeklong intervals, for a span of six to eight weeks. Embrace releases tension with a stress-reducing technology provided when the stretchy, elastic sheet is applied on the incision area. With tension reduction comes less pain and more mobility without the risk of damage. The system also provides hydration to soften skin for added protection.

Will Embrace scar therapy work for me?

Dr. Erik Miles recommends Embrace scar therapy for patients who have undergone abdominoplasty or breast augmentation procedures. Currently, Dr. Miles is the only doctor in North Carolina to offer this effective therapy to his patients. Embrace dressings are a great tool to aid the healing process and reduce the appearance of scars. Patients are much happier and more confident in the way they look. If you want to learn more about Embrace scar therapy dressing contact Dr. Miles online or at (877) 896-5556 to schedule your consultation.