How to Get Rid of Scar Tissue with Scar Massage and Suction Tools

This video shows how to get rid of scars, from a physical therapist. Scar Tissue after Surgery can cause pain, tightness, and look unsightly. Scar Massage is an easy and inexpensive way to get rid of scar tissue and improve your motion while decreasing your pain. Scar massage will work well have surgeries and after radiation for cancer treatment.
In this video I got through 3 steps and levels of scar massage that you can try out.
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[@CancerRehabPT]

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐭? Check out my e-guide with directions, visual diagrams, and more in my shop: www.cancerrehabpt.com/shop

[@vjcush]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!! Thank You for Your Support!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!!

[@rodos2001]

As an Orthopedic surgeon I have recommended your video to patients. Very helpful and informative. Thanks for your contribution to helping the patients, us doctors and even for my brother's scar issue! Great job!

[@CancerRehabPT]

Thank you! I appreciate your kindness and support a lot

[@aniehello5183]

What do you callthe suction tools

[@vjcush]

Thank You 🙏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!

[@roncarnino8313]

THANK YOU!!! I am passing this to My wife. She had a double mastectomy 3+ years ago and they told her no need for rehab! I can tell almost every evening she is in pain that seems to have increased over time, and needs to do something. I truly believe You are Our answers to a better quality of life. What a blessing from above!!!

[@blsdthnkfl8896]

Hi Ron 🙋🏾‍♀️ Sorry to hear about the after affects of your wife’s double mastectomy. I myself have gone through the procedure and also had lymph nodes removed. Although I wasn’t assigned a physical therapist after the initial mastectomy, my surgeon did assign therapy after performing my diep flap surgery. Having therapy was extremely critical and a necessary transition to rehabbing on my own. My therapist set me up for success and I was also very self motivated and started researching stuff on my own. Although I hate KZbin censorship, I’m still thankful to have a platform like this that I’m able to educate myself. So far I’ve used the following to aid in my recovery: 1. Serapeptates - this was helpful, but research and proceed with caution as this can really lower blood pressure. I took a full bottle and stopped and am now about to start it again (I believe in cycling all supplements to varying degrees). 2. Self massage - I feel like the serapeptates helped to loosen some of my scar tissue which made it easier for self massage 3. Rebounding - Helps with lymph circulation (I LOVE IT). And a little goes a long way. Start with 5 minutes and work your way up. 4. Stretching 🙆‍♀️- Especially in the arm where they removed the lymph nodes. There are great stretches that can be found on KZbin (look up stretches and lymph nodes). 5. Castor oil packs - I’m about to start doing this. There’s a tone of videos to educate yourself about this technique. Anyone who has had any type of surgery should do this. 6. Cupping - I haven’t tried this yet, but as you can see; I’m trying to learn more about it. I have an incision across my stomach from the diep flap procedure and have noticed a slight swelling from scar tissue development (I’m nipping this in the bud now). Best wishes to you and your wife. God bless 🙏🏾✝️

[@whatsupw9017]

You are so sweet and blessings to you for being so helpful to your wife ❤️

[@marykennedysherin3330]

If she had reconstruction with implants, they could be causing pain and illness. It’s called Breast Implant syndrome. Many people remove them ❤️

[@desmondehoppie4758]

Wonderful. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

[@HP-oq9gz]

Thank you so much for sharing these techniques- they are far more sensible than anything I was shown after my surgery.

[@tracygibson3196]

Thank you very much for sharing this valuable information.

[@madelinedelacruz5949]

I just came across your video and immediately subscribed. THANK YOU so much..

[@sashawhitehead7378]

Thank you ! I have had radical neck dissection, and have been very concerned about the scar tissue welding to the muscle tissues and causing contraction. I am nearly 4 weeks post surgery, and have been wondering if I will look like this for the rest of my life, but you have given me some hope.

[@anthonyf2982]

Excellent guidance. Thank you so much.

[@muireannin09]

Wonderful! Thank you! I found that you doing the massage with my compression sleeve on makes me less squeamish about manipulating the scar. Easier to pinch for the middle and deeper layers.

[@belyndanelson6492]

Thank you for taking your time to explain and show how to self massage to get rid of scar tissue. Much appreciated it!

[@CancerRehabPT]

You’re so welcome!

[@sandracreeth6510]

Thank you i had a double hip replacement 5 years ago and the scar has made the skin go in so I,m trying this as my doctor has already said massage it if it causes pain

[@heididuke3111]

Awesome video. Thank you!

[@crenaud641]

Thank you thank you thank you !!

[@drkatrinapt]

LOVE your videos! This is the 4th video I've watched on your channel!

[@CancerRehabPT]

Katrina W 😊 I hope they are helpful for you and your future patients!

[@kristiehigdon6542]

Thank you very much. I will try your techniques on my scar by my mouth that is preventing a normal smile and facial expressions.

[@sfbeancounter]

i had mastectomy on my left side a year ago. My scar causing a lot of shoulder pain i am going to physical therapy. Your videos are very helpful.

[@pamagnes4089]

Just found you for simple lymphatic massages and wow you’ve already given me so many more tips than the hospital itself. As a Cancer survivor I worry about these scars and lymphedema, thank you for sharing ! Definitely following you on IG !!!!

[@milab6021]

Thank you for sharing your videos. I never thought of doing this other than doing yoga, afraid of touching the scar after having a mastectomy over 9 months ago. I will definitely try and do this everyday. This is very helpful. Thanks so much!

[@jacquelinedelgado4812]

This was soo helpful. Thank you. 🙏

[@mvp_health-n-beauty]

I really enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you for the step by step and clear instruction. I will be utilizing these techniques step by step along with my healthy lifestyle to see what can be accomplished with my scar. I obtained this scar more than five years ago in an emergency situation. I hope to be able to respond back with a good and helpful report in time. My first thought will be approx 8-10 weeks 😊

[@user-ed7oz4rd5b]

I’ve watch a LOT of scar tissue massage videos, and this is the best one by far. Really helped me, thanks so much 😊

[@choudharybareera4465]

Is it work???

[@redrobin7638]

thank you so much! I had MOHS surgery on my face and have scar tissue that has messed up my face and smile. The doctor said to massage the scar tissue but I had no idea how to properly and most effectively do this. Your video is so meaningful to me.

[@shrutisingh5310]

Did it improve?

[@shrutisingh5310]

Waiting your reply

[@redrobin7638]

@@shrutisingh5310 sorry, I don't check notifications often. Massaging my scar tissue might have done harm because my incision had a hard time healing properly - the left and right side didn't quite come together smoothly and now i have an indentation in my face. Removing my basal cell cancer which was too small to be seen was one of the worst decisions of my life.

[@debripley6367]

I had this surgery also. Perhaps it's not too late to apply Mederma as well as silicone scar gel and especially silicone scar sheets to flatten out the area. Mine is slowly healing nicely. The scar sheets are amazing. I believe my dermatologist can also inject the area with cortisol to dissolve the extra collagen.

[@user-ib4uy4yl6z]

This was very helpful

[@lindawinkler8867]

Thank you so much! I have a thick band of scar tissue on my breast from radiation. I will try this massage with the device you recommended.

[@davidelias13]

Thank you!

[@NikkiForova]

Thank you so much!

[@josephine-ij9tr]

i used this technique on my right knee scar and for the first time in four months post op.....i feel that i can be normal again and resume my job as a registered nurse.....thank you.....I wish I found this sooner.....

[@bettygalarza2716]

Thanks I did and I feel better myself I will keep doing ❤

[@josephdilorenzo5314]

Thank you

[@gwengatto9306]

So glad I found your video as I’m 8 months post lumpectomy and my scar is definitely bothering me; I had instinctively been massaging it lightly but not one of the medical professionals I was seeing ever mentioned massaging the scar, and only one mentioned stretching exercises, which I’ve been doing. My scar has tissue underneath that runs slightly perpendicular to the scar line and has become thick and at times tender. And the scar is very close to the aerola/nipple making it a little more challenging to do the rolling motion. Hoping that after learning the techniques from your video and purchasing a cup, that I’ll start to feel relief.

[@lindawinkler8867]

I have a thick band of scar tissue also from breast radiation. I'm going to try this massage with the cup.

[@machella1233]

You are so right

[@jeffmartinaz]

Need to cut the background music. It's too loud and distracting.

[@livsmitty]

Thank you so so much. This literally worked a miracle in my foot that was making it soooo hard to live much less sleep tonight.

[@MattsDad100]

Very helpful! Both the techniques and the warnings. I've had knee replacement surgery and I'd like to carefully work on my scar tissue.

[@speedykid3485]

DID IT WORK??

[@MattsDad100]

@@speedykid3485 Yes, 8 months after surgery, my scar tissue is all gone! You can see the cut scar, but I have no lumps, bumps, etc.

[@speedykid3485]

@@MattsDad100 yay!!

[@Liz0409]

Thank you for this video. I had a masectomy 2 weeks ago and am already tight with a ridge of scar tissue. I'll wait 3 mos before trying these techniques but I'm grateful to have this video for later. ❤

[@WeAreBullets]

i have multiple layered really old heart surgery scars and its become really deep and tight where it ends just above my belly button, im only just nOw starting to try some diff therapies at home. using infrared light therapy and a natural scar oil and massage like this, thank you for the ideas

[@ewnyMetroExpress]

This is great! Does it work on open heart surgery scar?

[@rajkaur8600]

Thank you so much!! You think this will work on 20 years old surgery which left a big scar and formed a keloid over time? Thank you!

[@kristiehigdon6542]

Thanks!

[@CancerRehabPT]

Thank you so much for your kindness and support! I really appreciate it 😊

[@davidzuidema6106]

Thank you Kelly! I donated a portion of my liver to my father a few months ago through UPMC, and had some scar issue. This has been very helpful. Blessings!

[@shrutisingh5310]

Did all your scar tissue go away? Permanent?

[@jlo3353]

Will this work on old scars from years ago?

[@isabel95]

Love your videos. They have been so helpful to me. Please get rid of the annoying music.

[@cspann33]

Thank you so very much. I and 12 days post surgery and this was really helpful to me. I felt the range of motion improve after the first 5 minutes of the massage.

[@shrutisingh5310]

Did it improve?

[@cspann33]

@@shrutisingh5310 it sure did!

[@shrutisingh5310]

Permanently improved? Ans for how many days weeks you did?

[@shrutisingh5310]

Waiting for your revert

[@cspann33]

I have no scar tissue and everything is good. This worked for me and I did it as needed. That’s what worked for me. Try the exercise and see how it works for you. Everyone responds to treatment differently.

[@boyovbusov]

Thank you. Very helpful, what about mini massager? Are they good for scar tissues?

[@zhealer]

I have scar tissue stiffness in my neck after 35 rounds of radiation for neck cancer it’s been a year it affects my ability to swallow and turn my neck or raise my head up🔥🙏🔥

[@TheProud_Cat_Lady]

My therapist didn’t show me this after carpal tunnel 🙄Thank you.

[@marytesta3003]

They usually don't. Most don't even know how to do scar work.

[@wesleylopez6873]

Does this suction tool work on deep calf scar tissue after severe tear?

[@ashleycarr9014]

Want to try this for explant scars 😊

[@saimaaktar411]

Can i use this massage for thyroidectomy scar?? It's been 2 months since my surgery and i was just massaging my scar in a circular way as you have shown in the first step.

[@janetgonzalez3064]

❤thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@linda4709]

thank you! I like your suction technique. I have seen to many people with horrible bruises from suction

[@linda4709]

I am a PT too. I am considering CLT-LANA certification after fighting my own breast cancer

[@CancerRehabPT]

Linda Chuchta wow, amazing! It’s a rewarding area and You being able to relate to your patients would make it even more incredible. Reach out if you have any questions about it! 🙂

[@RobertLongM]

Do you have information on muscle adhesions? Trigger points? Specifically neck muscles (Scalene, Capitis)

[@NosyRoseE]

Thank you for your video. Im 6 months po from shoulder surgery. I have the most painful scar that I have been messaging for months but still very painful. You video is making me hopeful but the pain has me in tears. My hopes is that this helps.

[@nonyabiness4023]

I tried this after my mastectomy with a natural oil with vitamin E and my scars have healed nicely! Thank you

[@nanameta5356]

hi! how many days post surgery have you started massage? I got stitches removed yesterday, day 12

[@nonyabiness4023]

@@nanameta5356 Ask your doctor, but I think I started about 6 weeks post op. I use Palmers therapy body/skin oil. Good luck to you! 🫶🏽

[@lynnejackson6713]

Do you have any videos on cording?

[@al2908]

This was excellent! For cupping, have you ever tried the sliding/gliding techniques? Would you recommend?

[@derekthue8026]

I do gliding 99% of the time on these type of scars.

[@dcikaruga]

I have a fine line scar on my forehead from an injury, it's been revised, but it's still indented. Can cupping and massagingeven it out? Any other suggestions?

[@reginesharoun9208]

Will the suction cup work on a finger. Tore my ligament in PIP joint of middle finger back in March.

[@janethomas7873]

Can this work on new keloid/ raised scars from burns?

[@roebasnight7067]

Anyway I can get appointment with you so I can get something done with my scar tissue

[@emilygrzywacz7316]

Does this work for internal scarring?

[@christinestehley473]

How soon after completing radiation can you start scar massage?

[@parvezakhtarzia483]

Thanx for your guidance on removing scar. My wound scar is hard painless. I tried petroleum jelly, which makes it dark. Why it is so hard after debridement on foot palm . I am afraid its removal may not damage wound recover underneath scar. Your expert advice please.

[@Liam-yr4uf]

Do these massages help with lymphatic drainage, for example does it stimulate the development of new lymphatic vessels at the wound site by breaking up scar tissue?

[@FreedomfromBingeEating]

Hi! thank you so much. Does the cupping work for 18 yr old under nipple scars?

[@laurice8056]

Excellent advice! Is a prescription necessary for patients to have sessions with a medical professional message therapist?

[@lemonkombucha]

Will this work on a old scar?

[@megsarna7429]

Wat about massage for dead tissue drainage after a fracture or Injury?

[@berthawilson4337]

Does cupping help on 3 year old scar tissue. I had a distal radius fracture and dislocated elbow. I want to know if cupping will break down scar tissue of 3 years ago??

[@paulabailey7910]

How long after mastectomy and reconstruction can i start scar massage?

[@lynnthompson9062]

Knee replacement 2 yrs ago....any hope for me?

[@aliannavelez1043]

Is it too late to start this 8 months after tummy tuck ? I never had instructions to massage to help scar tissue . My scar tissue feels real thick , please help

[@flicchick10]

Hi, Will this help with a 10 year C-Section scar please. It is causing inflammation and pain. Thank-you

[@anonymoususer1231]

What about on eye lids?

[@AAWARA-xx8nh]

How many times we should do in a day

[@rtm4352]

Do I have to use any oil or lotion while doing the massage?

[@renuroy3888]

Thank you so much, such a helpful explanation, the scar tissue after my mastectomy is like a small hard breast. Thankfully no real pain just extreme tightness. The exercises I've been doing have helped restore movement to 95%. I shall try the massages, thank you. Renu Roy from Germany.

[@shrutisingh5310]

Hows the progress?

[@derekthue8026]

I tell patients post mastectomy to move 3 layers. Move the fluid, move the scar, move the entire breast.

[@ithirstyforknowledge]

Are these techniques good for tkr scar?

[@flicchick10]

I am also using water and MSM to reduce the inflammation.

[@julianridler1409]

Do you mean MSM supplement?

[@nupurthakur]

Can this work for surgery scars from 4-5 years ago?

[@ext1013]

Almost 2nd year after surgery, the scar is too tight that it pulls my bones and creates pain. Is there a way to stretch the scar or is it impossible to stretch the scar? also, do you have a book about scar anatomy? Thanks a lot.

[@harrysastry3636]

where is the link for the suction cups please?

[@abigailsolares9903]

Is it normal to experience muscle spasms/twitching after this? Been experiencing for two days now

[@jayangels04]

Should this be done while standing or laying down?

[@robinmason7406]

What about skin graft on entire foot it is so tight and limited movement . I need help !!!

[@flicchick10]

Also could scar tissue be the cause of pain for anyone who has had knee key hole surgery? Thank-you

[@miriamzappala4490]

For breast area. How many times a day should I be massaging my scars?

[@nanadee2611]

My stomach and back have been hard since the day after my lipo. My massage therapist says it's normal but I am not sure. Is this normal?

[@engyraafat8799]

Can you let me know how to do cleft lip scar massage for a 6 month old baby

[@fazeelalaher6250]

Hi I just has a c-section to remove my cyst n ovary 2weeks ago. When can i start doing the above?

[@jmt80]

Do these techniques work on keloids or raised scars?

[@jennybrown7304]

Do you have any suggestions for keloids

[@shanebaird543]

I have scar tissue from a muscle tear. How often should I use cups on it?

[@ksm1255]

I have surgical scar adhesion right in the middle of my tummy tuck scar (its quite wide in that area too, i had a problem while healing) its 12 month since it knitted together & healed like this, will this help me please? & would a suction cup help release it? Thankyou ❤

[@MRKEN-dg8tl]

Morning I have surgery on March 25, 2022 and I have a lot of score tissue around my knee which is it’s not painful just got mobility is not there like what should I do

[@zanafinn3708]

Hi is this good for your finger

[@BethLReed]

Did I miss the link to the suction tool?

[@cassimvorajee2847]

Ďoes it help with keloid scars?

[@jasonhouseholder2254]

Tips on bottom lip scar tissue massage. Barely can open mouth due to lip!!