Scar Tissue is Less Functional
Scar therapy may be very helpful following surgery, physical trauma, or radiotherapy – all of which can lead to the formation of stiff scar tissue. Scars may be visible on the surface or hidden deeper within the body, forming internal adhesions where tissues stick together. Scar tissue is fibrotic, less elastic, and may limit mobility. Even scars that appear healed on the outside can cause discomfort – pain, numbness, sensitivity or restricted movement.
How May Scar Therapy Help?
At Feel Better Bristol we specialise in gentle, non-invasive scar massage and myofascial release used together to treat scar tissue, fibrosis and adhesions. This may help remodel the tissue formed after surgery or injury, reduce excessive scar tissue buildup, and improve the appearance of the scar. Scar therapy may be very effective for new scars (less than two years old), however old scars still respond positively, as the body continues to adapt and regenerate over time.
What can Scar Therapy assist with?
Scar therapy may help with:
- Puckering, thick, raised or wide scars
- Pain and sensitivity
- Adhesions (internal)
- Limited movement, tightness or stiffness
- Internal scarring after mastectomy, lumpectomy or surgical reconstruction
- Cording or limited arm movement
- Capsular contracture (tightness following implant reconstruction)
What Happens During A Treatment?
We begin working with you from 8 weeks post-surgery, once the skin has fully healed. At your initial consultation, we assess areas of tension around the scar, including any tightness in the underlying fascia or muscles, and fibrotic tissue. Our treatments are designed to be gentle and comfortable, even when working into deeper layers to encourage lasting change. Many clients report their scars feeling softer, smoother and more mobile after treatment.
We will give you self-care advice and recommendations for products to support your healing at home. Depending on the scar, a course of 2 to 6 sessions is often advised to allow noticeable and lasting improvements to be seen.
Will My Scar Vanish?
While we can’t make scar tissue disappear completely, early treatment often produces the most noticeable cosmetic improvements. That said, we’ve also seen excellent results with older scars, as the tissue continues to respond and change years after the initial injury or surgery.
Keloid scars tend to be more resistant and take longer to respond. Hypertrophic scars can improve with treatment, but may need regular, consistent therapy over time.
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Both Zoe and Becki have trained under the tutelage of Emma Holly, a leading scar educator in both private and NHS practise. Zoe is trained in both general and advanced oncology scar therapy and Becki has completed oncology training alongside oncology massage.
Zoe has trained with leading fascia experts Robert Schleip, and John Sharkey through extensive human dissection continually expanding her knowledge in the science behind fascia and the latest research on treating adhesions and fibrosis in the body.