- Active Scar Defense for New Scars, FDA-Cleared Silicone Scar Sheets, 2.4 Inch, Medium, 60 Day Supply (Recommended Treatment)

My port scar widened in the six months the port was in, even constantly using silicone strips. After the port was removed and the scar revised, it was starting to widen again. I've only used Embrace for ten days so far but just yesterday I started noticing a visible difference in it, with it fading and not widening more. Compared to other scar strips, it is way more convenient since I don't have to keep removing and washing it. It does start coming off the skin before the requisite ten days, but since it is still on there even if it's barely attached, I think it still works to support the skin, even if it isn't holding it fully closed. I also have fairly sensitive skin - allergic to most bandaids, tegaderm, steri strips, all types of paper tape, rock tape - and it has only had a very mild reaction. Since I'm not worried about hypertrophic scarring and the scar is fully closed, my main concern was just to find tape that would provide enough tension and not irritate my skin so it seems to be doing that job. If you're not allergic, probably rock tape would be sufficient and a LOT cheaper. Steri strips placed perpendicular to the scar would also support it adequately (I read a study specifically on this). However, these are not options for me.

These are super expensive at $16 per bandage and each one is supposed to stay on for 10 days. The first one I put on lasted 5 days and started lifting all around the edges and after putting medical tape around the edges, I finally got fed up and took it off at day 7. The second one is already lifting at day 3. And yes I did follow directions to a T and used alcohol prior to application. I will not get good results if they won't stay on through showering as promised. My scar is on my thigh and there is constant rubbing from pants, etc. so these need to be very durable adhesive. Will switch to scar away after this as they are much more affordable. Very disappointed as I have a really bad scar from a precancerous excision.

Product may be good after is wear for the recommended time but not good quality doesn’t last I applied and 2 days later was coming off.

I’m giving this three stars after only three days in on my first try. I purchased the medium size and the 4.7” one because I had both carpel tunnel and cubital tunnel surgeries. So far so good on the long scar on my inside arm as the area is flatter and it’s still attached. The smaller one on my palm dismally failed after one day even after I added skin tape to fortify it, as I think it’s just too rounded and active. I probably should have bought the small version but it wasn’t available. I’ll edit this review after more time has passed. Overall I would say that if you have long flattish scar areas, they might work.

I don't know why these people are saying it does not stick it does stick it very well it has to be on clean dry skin with no lotion or anything on it you have to have your skin flat and follow the directions it's not that difficult I've used them a few times and they stay on for days and they do work to minimize the scar they keep the tension off of it I don't know whatever his problem is why they're having a difficult time using it maybe they're putting it on an area that bends like their knee or their elbow I don't know but if time flat surface like your stomach or your breast or they may also be making a mistake and not placing it in the right direction if this car is a vertical scar or a horizontal scar? be sure to follow the directions correctly to be short attention is being placed in the right direction I have currently had one on a vertical breast lift scar for three days now it's still there has not moved so I think these people might be improperly using

I used 4 embrace boxes for their recommended total of 60 days. I am only 2 months post op after a cosmetic surgery. I did notice a significant difference in my scar from when I first applied, unfortunately the adhesive is very weak. I had to purchase Mckesson tape to keep these scar patches on. would recommend biocorneum if your scar is in a “high mobility” area like mine was.

NEGATIVE -x10,00 -stars! !! ! ¡ ! W A R N I N G!!!! !!!DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!! DO NOT USE NEODYNE EMBRACE SCAR THERAPY PRODUCTS!!!! NEODYNE EMBRACE SCAR THERAPY GIVES SKIN SCARS!!! VERY PAINFUL! PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF & LOVED ONES FROM THE TRAUMATIC EFFECTS OF THESE PRODUCTS, IF USED SKIN WILL BE SCARRED FOR LIFE!! Unfortunately, I am living proof. I purchased these products in various sizes for post operative scar therapy, used carefully & applied with the supervision of an epidermis specialists assistance. I was able to live through the pain of wearing them on my skin for a little over a week, at which point I sought medical attention for the pinching, redness & various other skin issues directly related to the wearing of Embrace Scar Therapy by NEODYNE. I was advised to remove them promptly with care & as per the instructions on the products packaging. Even with slow careful consideration, warm water, oil etc. the EMBRACE SCAR THERAPY BY NEODYNE RIPPED THE SKIN OFF COMPLETELY LEAVING A BLOODY INCREDIBLY PAINFUL & HORRIFYING MESS for my skin, my overall health & especially my mental health. The intensity of ripping skin off down to the muscle was nearly unbearable! I am now 4 MONTHS post-op & the scars on my body from Embrace Scar Therapy by NEODYNE are FAR worse than the scars left from the surgery itself! Quite unfortunately I believed the online hype & ordered a non-returnable, non-refundable (& now, unused) 6 month supply of this garbage! Supply left after my trying a few strips is shown in photo. Please do not buy this product & advise your family & friends to save themselves the same deep disappointment I face looking at Embrace scars on my body everyday.

I must admit that I was skeptical at first, but this product absolutely worked for me!! When my knee surgery was scheduled, I started looking into scar therapy as I did not want an unsightly permanent scar to look at, which I felt would have happened had I not used this product. I had to wait until my incision site was clear and dry (I had 25 staples), which was about four weeks, and then, I had to be patient, as it took a few applications to start seeing my results. I just carefully followed the step-by-step instructions when applying the strips. (I had to use 2 strips/application due to the length of my scar, 6+ inches.) I feel that the 30 second 'holding time' after applying the strips is very important and directly related to their longevity. Initially after the first application, just to be safe, I used a plastic sleeve over my knee when showering; but when I forgot to use it one day, and the strip was not affected at all - I stopped using the sleeve. I read a few of the negative reviews, but I have to say that for me, the product lasted 10 days with each application - it was like it wasn't even there - even through my extensive physical therapy sessions, my day-to-day activities - and yes again, even stayed on while showering. You can see my results in the images submitted: The 1st pic shows my first application of the strips (the closing staple marks are still visible) - the following 2 photos show the progressive results; and the last photo is a close-up photo as of today (NOV 11, 2018) - several areas of the scar are undetectable, and the remainder is barely visible from 'eye' level. Based on the amazing results, my physical therapist began referring these strips to other patients who had asked about diminishing their own scars. I am completely satisfied with my results and personally recommended them to others. I am so glad I discovered the option of using this product.

I have a scar on my kneecap from surgery. I immediately noticed the difference with the two sides being pulled together and the strips have probably reduced feelings of my skin pulling. Air pockets do form for me about midway through. When I was waiting for another order, I noticed my scar raising after a few days of not having the strip on. Even though it doesn't always stay on and sometimes doesn't last 10 days, I would definitely recommend as the results are obvious.

The design / packaging makes these a little hard to apply, and I ended up wasting one by doing it wrong. They should stay stuck for 10 days but they absolutely do not last that long. I’d say 24-48 hours tops. I have a nasty angry thick raised keloid scar on my arm, and I found that these did help reduce it. It’s almost flat now. When you apply it, make sure your skin is clean, and wipe it down with an alcohol wipe or two first to remove any unseen skin oils. I ended up putting tape over it right away to keep it secured. I did buy 5-6 different types of silicone scar reducing sheets, and these placed #2. First place goes to the silicone tape roll (that’s way less expensive) These are a pretty good product, but WAY too expensive considering they don’t stay stuck.

Didn’t change scar though only used short while

Bought 2 boxes. One box was great, the other not so much… Two packs out of 3 from the second box were all dried up and pretty much useless, went directly to the trash. Other than that, the sheets work well in protecting from tensioning the scar. This is a factor that sets it apart from other brands. However the glue doesn’t stick for too long, they last about 1 week for me vs other brand 2 weeks. The applicator makes it a bit hard to apply on body parts’ creases (e.g breast fold). It would’ve been a 4-stars if I didn’t get the pruned box.

I think these might be helping with my new scars but they do not stay on very well for the full 10 days. Maybe if you don’t get them wet, but I kinda need to shower. Overpriced.