The development of a scar is a normal process after surgery or injury. The scar tissue is created as the body repairs the damaged tissue by forming fibres out of collagen. Unfortunately, the new tissue is never quite the same as the original tissue, but Physiotherapy can significantly improve the quality and look of the scar.
Physiotherapy assists with healing of wounds and reduces scar tissue build-up, making scars less noticeable. It influences collagen to form more evenly and helps with softening and flattening of scars. It can also reduce scar tethering, tightness, pain, itchiness and hypersensitivity.
When you would require scar tissue management
All wounds/scars would benefit from Physiotherapy management. The larger the wound/incision and the longer it takes to heal, the thicker and less flexible the scar is likely to be, so the greater importance of Physiotherapy. Injuries/surgery to the face and other areas that are usually visible are also usually carefully managed, for obvious reasons.
