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Although no treatment method can make scars totally disappear, it has been demonstrated that scar management techniques can impact scars. For some scientific articles on scar managment, check out our Resources page.
Along with compression and silicone, other techniques exist to inhibit scar appearance and decrease its sensitivity. A primary one is scar massage. After clearing with your MD that scar massage is ok, try some scar massage three times a day for about 5 minutes.
- Use gentle pressure of your index and long finger, just enough to place a little tension on the scar.
- Gently massage with mini circles as well as along the scar and perpendicular to it. The glide motion should only be about a centimeter.
- Spend more time on ropey or thick areas.
- Never do scar massage until the wound is completely closed (no scab remaining).
