There has been much discussion about what product to use to manage your scars.  It is not the product that matters, but the massage.

As always, please check with your plastic surgeon about when you can begin massage and when you can put any kind of lotion or cream on your incisions.

Scar massage has several important functions:

1. It promotes collagen remodeling by applying pressure to the scars.

2. It helps decrease itching.

3. It provides moisture and pliability to the area.

Scar Massage Technique:

1. Apply lotion to all scar areas once your plastic surgeon has given you the ok.

2. Massage the lotion in, applying enough pressure with the pads of your fingers to make the scar area white.

3. Massage in all three directions: Circular motion (clockwise or counterclockwise), Vertical (Up-and-down), Horizontal (side-to-side).

4. Do this three to four times a day.

Lotions:

• You can use any lotion that will make your skin soft

• You should avoid perfumed lotions.

• You don’t necessarily need to use lotions containing aloe vera or vitamin E oil.

We have seen excellent results using a clean, clear face soap type bar such as Neutragena in the shower daily for massage of scars as well as all over breast care.

Good luck to you and remember, it’s the massage and not the product.  Please feel free to call us and make your next appointment and we will try to answer any question within our scope of care

 Terri Darias, LMT, President, Cloud 9 Therapeutic Massage Corp