Ointments

The first thing to do is to lightly stretch and massage the scar area daily (especially during the first year, when most healing occurs). When massaging, gently cross the incision from side to side. Also while massaging, be alert for lumps around or under the scar tissue, which might indicate reoccurrence.

Ointments may also be used. Some examples are eucerin, bio skin repair, scarprin, dermatix, ultratalsyn, zen-med, kelocote, and woundbegone.

Physical therapy could help if the scar tissue is causing stiffness, pressure, or pain.

Consult your doctor if the scar tissue is very painful. The first thing to do is to lightly stretch and massage the scar area daily (especially during the first year, when most healing occurs). When massaging, gently cross the incision from side to side. Also while massaging, be alert for lumps around or under the scar tissue, which might indicate reoccurrence.

Ointments may also be used. Some examples are eucerin, bio skin repair, scarprin, dermatix, ultratalsyn, zen-med, kelocote, and woundbegone.

Physical therapy could help if the scar tissue is causing stiffness, pressure, or pain.

Consult your doctor if the scar tissue is very painful.