embrace is a great scar solution for newly formed scars. It is best used early in the healing process on surgical scars within 2-4 weeks. Because embrace Active Scar Defense comes in a variety of sizes, it can be used to treat many different types of scars. embrace can be highly effective for patients with incisions from procedures such as abdominoplasty, arm lift, breast lift, breast reconstruction, and more. Unfavorable older scars (older than 6 months) can also be treated with embrace but with less of an effect. Older scars may benefit from a scar revision and then a fresh application of the embrace device.