Scar Therapy and Scar Management in Newcastle

Scar therapy uses gentle, non-invasive techniques to assess and treat scar tissue and the surrounding tissues.

The aim is to improve scar mobility and flexibility and help with symptoms such as tightness, sensitivity, discomfort and restrictions in movement.

Treatment is personalised to you and your scar, taking into account how the scar has developed, where it is located and how it is affecting you.

Yes. Scar therapy can be used for scars anywhere on the body, including the abdomen, breast, pelvis, limbs, head, face and neck.

The treatment approach will depend on the location, age and characteristics of your scar.

Yes. It is never too late to have a scar assessed.

Older, more mature scars can still be tight, restricted or sensitive and may benefit from treatment.

The number and frequency of appointments will depend on your individual scar and goals. You will also be given self-management advice to continue working with your scar between appointments.

Yes. Specialist scar therapy may help following breast cancer surgery, including breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy and reconstruction.

It can also be helpful where radiotherapy has affected the flexibility or mobility of the tissues.

For more information, visit the Breast Cancer Rehabilitation page.

Yes. Caesarean section scars can sometimes become tight, sensitive or restricted and may affect the surrounding tissues and movement.

Scar therapy can be used to assess the scar and surrounding tissues and provide appropriate treatment and self-management advice once the scar has fully healed.

Yes. Scar therapy may help improve the mobility of a tight or restricted scar and the surrounding tissues.

Treatment can also be helpful for people experiencing pulling, tenderness or discomfort around their scar.

Scar tissue can sometimes cause altered sensation, including sensitivity, tenderness, tingling or numbness.

Specific gentle techniques and self-management strategies may help with some of these symptoms. Your scar and symptoms will be assessed individually to determine the most appropriate approach.

This depends on your surgery, how your wound has healed and your individual circumstances.

At Embody, scar therapy will generally start from around 8 weeks after surgery or injury, once the wound is fully healed.

If you have had complications, further treatment or cancer treatment such as radiotherapy, the timing may need to be considered on an individual basis.

If you're unsure, please get in touch before booking and we can discuss your circumstances.

No. You don't need a GP referral to book a private scar therapy appointment at Embody.

If you have any concerns about your scar or wound, or if your wound has not fully healed, please discuss this with your surgical or medical team before arranging scar therapy.

This varies depending on your scar, symptoms and individual goals.

Newer scars may benefit from appointments that are closer together initially, while more mature scars may require treatment over a longer period with appointments less frequently.

Your treatment plan will be discussed with you during your initial assessment, and you'll be given advice to continue working with your scar between appointments.