Can you massage a scar away?

Massaging your scars is important. It keeps the tissue around the incision loose so it doesn’t “stick” to the tissue underneath. Wait until after your skin has healed before you start massaging your scar.

Can massage break up scar tissue?

Scar tissue is broken down within a deep tissue massage. A deep, firm pressure is used during a deep tissue massage aiming to get deeper within muscle fibres and tissues. A deep tissue massage breaks down adhesions and collagen fibres that can be caused as a result of scar tissue.

How do you make a scar go down?

How Can Scars Be Treated?

1. Topical treatments, such as vitamin E, cocoa butter cream, silicone gel,onion extract products, and several commercial skin care products like Vaseline and Aquaphor that are sold over the counter may be somewhat effective in helping to heal scars.
2. Surgery.
3. Steroid injections.
4. Radiotherapy.

Does rubbing a scar help it fade?

Scars continue to grow and change throughout the recovery process which may take from twelve to eighteen months. Scar massage is an effective way to decrease scar tissue build up and help make scars less noticeable. Massage will not help soften a scar more than two years old.

What can you rub on scars?

Apply a non-perfumed Vitamin E lotion or oil to your scar area. Vitamin E is proven to help build collagen and massaging with lotion lubricates the skin, cutting down friction. Using the pad of your thumb or finger, firmly massage in a circular motion.

What happens if I don’t massage my scar?

Do not massage until your incision has fully healed and is a scar (not just a wound or scab). If you massage your scar prematurely you could cause it to reopen or tear, leading to an infection.

When should you start massaging a scar?

When should I start massaging my scars? You should start massaging your scars two weeks after surgery. Wait until the sutures have been removed and all scabs have fallen off by themselves. Do not pull your scabs off.

How long does it take for a scar to go away?

It can take up to 12-18 months after your injury or operation for a scar to heal. A normal scar will become darker initially and after a period of time this will start to fade. Dark scars can remain for years or indefinitely in people with darker skin.