Pulling or tightness
A pulling, dragging or tight feeling around the scar when stretching, reaching, standing tall, lifting or exercising.
Scar tissue recovery
Information about healed scars that feel tight, sensitive or uncomfortable, and the care available.
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Changes around your scar
A scar is part of your body’s healing process. Once the wound has closed, you may notice changes in sensation or how the skin and surrounding tissues move.
Care at Coastly focuses on comfort and movement. We can talk about C-section, abdominal, laparoscopic and other surgical scars, with treatment tailored to your symptoms.
Book your assessmentTouch sensitivity
Discomfort, tenderness or heightened sensitivity when clothing rubs, the area is touched, or pressure is applied.
Numbness or altered sensation
Numbness, tingling, pins and needles, reduced sensation or a strange feeling around the scar.
Treatment for healed scars
Feeling nervous about looking at or touching your scar is something you can talk about. We can start with an explanation, movement or care around the area, and build from there.
Explore scar therapy
Wait for the wound to heal
Scar massage is only appropriate once the wound is fully healed. Ask your surgical team if you are unsure.
Explore touch & movement
Gentle scar work, soft tissue care and movement may form part of your plan, always with your consent.
Keep home care manageable
We can talk through simple ways to care for the area between appointments, at a level you feel comfortable with.
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to work on an old scar?
Older scars can still be supported. Many women book months or years later because a scar feels tight, sensitive, numb, stuck or difficult to reconnect with. The aim is not to erase the scar, but to help the area feel more comfortable and move more freely.
Will scar therapy hurt?
Scar work should not feel forceful or overwhelming. Some areas may feel tender or sensitive, but treatment is always adapted around your comfort. You can pause, slow down or stop at any point.
Do I need to touch the scar myself?
Not straight away. Some women feel nervous about touching their scar, especially after a difficult birth or surgery. We can start gently with education, desensitisation, movement and simple steps when you feel ready.
Do I need to undress completely?
Only the area being assessed or treated needs to be uncovered, and only with your consent. The appointment is private, respectful and paced around what feels comfortable for you.
Can scar therapy help with a C-section shelf or overhang?
Scar therapy cannot promise to change appearance, but it may help with scar mobility, tissue tension, swelling, comfort and how connected the area feels. Many women book because the scar feels tight, stuck, sensitive or difficult to move around.
