embrace typically lasts for 7-10 days before needing to be removed. If the scar device has lifted and the edges are no longer fully adhered to the skin, patients should remove embrace and prepare for their next application. Between applications, patients should wait 12-24 hours to avoid any skin irritation. Some patients who are sensitive to adhesives may experience irritation under the dressing or at the edges. Depending on the severity of the irritation the treatment may need to be reduced or terminated altogether.