Can Scar Tissue Be Removed?

Surgery to Get Rid of Scar Tissue
Surgery is typically a last resort for treating scar tissue pain on injuries or problems where the scarred area is deep and excessive. Here, physicians try to remove damaged tissue or may even perform skin grafts by transplanting healthy skin from another part of the body.

Can internal scar tissue be removed?

Astym treatment is effective at reducing or eliminating internal scar tissue or adhesions. Once the scar tissue and adhesions are reduced or removed, stiffness and aches and pains often go away.

How do you break up scar tissue?

To break down scar tissue we first lubricate the affected area with baby oil, lotion, or vitamin E oil. Then we'll perform different massage techniques including cross friction massage and myofascial release which help improve the alignment of collagen fibers and improve movement.

Chloe Bennett

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