A. During waking hours for 2 to 3 months after the injury: Wearing the garment only while awake provides insufficient pressure to control hypertrophic scarring. These garments require near-continuous wear for many months to achieve adequate collagen remodeling. B. 4 to 6 hours a day for 6 months: This amount of daily use is far too limited to influence scar tissue formation. Pressure therapy must be applied almost continuously to keep collagen fibers flattened and prevent thick, raised scars. C. Only at night while sleeping for a year after the injury: Night-only wear does not maintain the necessary constant pressure needed for optimal scar management. Scar tissue forms throughout the day, and removal for long hours reduces therapeutic effect. D. Continuously: Elastic pressure garments are typically worn 23 hours per day for many months to control hypertrophic scarring. Continuous pressure supports proper collagen alignment and reduces scar thickness.