Types of scars we treat. Every scar is different.

• Surgical Scars. The most common type of scar we treat. Surgical scars form along incision lines and can create adhesions through multiple tissue layers, restricting movement and causing pain long after the wound has healed.

  Common signs: Tightness along the incision, Pulling sensation with movement, Numbness around the scar, Internal adhesions.

• Traumatic Scars. Scars from accidents, falls, lacerations, and other unplanned injuries. These scars are often irregular in shape and can carry significant emotional weight alongside the physical restriction.

  Common signs: Irregular texture and shape, Hypersensitivity to touch, Emotional response when touched, Restricted movement.

• Keloid Scars. Raised, overgrown scar tissue that extends beyond the original wound boundary. Important: I do not treat keloids, but I can help you determine if your scar is a keloid or a hypertrophic scar.

  Common signs: Not treated with ScarWork, Requires dermatologist, Often confused with hypertrophic, Learn the difference.

• Hypertrophic Scars. Thick, raised scars that stay within the boundary of the original wound. Often confused with keloids, hypertrophic scars are more common and tend to improve over time with treatment.

  Common signs: Raised, red tissue, Stays within wound boundary, May restrict movement, Often improves with time.

• Burn Scars. Scar tissue from thermal, chemical, or radiation burns. Burn scars can be extensive, affecting large areas of skin and underlying tissue. They often create significant contractures that limit movement.

  Common signs: Tight, contracted tissue, Reduced elasticity, Sensitivity to temperature, Limited range of motion.

• Adhesions. Internal scar tissue that forms between organs, muscles, and fascial layers after surgery or inflammation. Adhesions are invisible from the surface but can cause significant pain and dysfunction.

  Common signs: Deep pulling or dragging, Pain with certain movements, Digestive issues (abdominal), Restricted organ mobility.

• Amputation Scars. Complex scar tissue at amputation sites where skin, muscle, fascia, nerve, and bone have all been cut and repaired. These scars often involve phantom limb pain and prosthetic interface issues.

  Common signs: Dense, layered scar tissue, Phantom limb pain, Prosthetic discomfort, Nerve sensitivity.

Not sure which type you have?

Book a free consultation and I will assess your scar, identify the tissue qualities involved, and explain exactly how ScarWork can help.