Many patients experience the benefits of Low Level Laser for Scar Tissue during the post surgical healing period. Therapeutic Laser is able to prevent the build-up scar tissue, which if not resolved may create secondary issues over time. When soft tissue is damaged, through injury or surgery, scar tissue is produced within the tissue. In addition to scar tissue associated with cuts and wounds at the skin’s surface, scar tissue is also produced around damaged muscles, nerves and joints. Scar tissue beneath the skin’s surface can impact functionality and can obstruct the healing process.

If the body’s natural healing mechanism does not clear the damaged tissue away (which is often the case), scar tissue leads to congestion, which creates adhesions, stiffness, tightness and pain. Adhesions may restrict the normal function of the nerve to the muscle which can lead to neuropathy and muscle degeneration. Nerve damage to a muscle produces an increased sensitivity to pain – i.e. trigger point tenderness. This is what is often referred to as the Chronic Pain Cycle.

How does Therapeutic Laser for Scar Tissue and post surgical healing work?

Low Level Laser Therapy is effective for addressing the Chronic Pain Cycle. Light wavelengths penetrate deeply into soft tissue, and promote healing within the cellular mitochondria within nerves, joints and muscles. As scar tissue disperses, cells are regenerated. This is often a relatively quick process, and patients can experience pain relief and increased mobility after one or two treatments. Low Level Laser for Scar Tissue is effective in wound healing from surgery or injury. Therapeutic Laser speeds up the process of generating new skin cells, so that visible scars fade away quickly.

Our approach to Low Level Laser Therapy for Scar Tissue

Scar tissue comes in many different manifestations, and we have worked with scar tissue in many scenarios – from C-section scars that have not healed, to injuries over 20 years old. In most cases we see a reduction in the amount of scar tissue, which appears to ‘fade away’, without the need for surgical laser. If applied with the right equipment (we don’t use LED) – Class 3b Low Level Laser works really well. In short it activates the immune system and increases blood flow to the site to resolve scar tissue more effectively.

Low Level Laser also works at a deeper level within the body to improve the function of key organs linked to the lymphatic system, the adrenal glands, kidneys, spleen, liver and digestive system, all of which process the removal of dead cells. As a result the patient experiences wellness as well as any visible improvements at the skin’s surface.

Who can benefit from therapeutic laser for scar tissue

Low Level Laser is a safe and effective form of healing, with no side effects. The laser does not create a thermal effect in the skin, and is therefore suitable for all skin shades, including the darkest African heritage shade (Fitzpatrick 6). We are happy to work with scar tissue in any part of the body. The following scenarios are included:

• During post-surgical healing to help with wound healing and reduce the build up of scar tissue.
• Chronic scar tissue from previous operations – including C-Section wounds and breast reconstruction surgery.
• Chronic injuries that have left scar tissue on the skin’s surface or more deeply in the tissue.
• Adhesions that have developed over many years.

Courses of treatments for scar tissue

The effect of Low Level laser for Scar Tissue can be seen relatively quickly, often within 2-sessions.

After an initial assessment, we generally recommend a course of 3 sessions.

Our Fees

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Clinical studies in Low level Laser for Scar Tissue

Please refer to the following clinical studies:

• Efficacy of low-level laser therapy on scar tissue
• Photobiomodulation therapy with an 830-nm light-emitting diode for the prevention of thyroidectomy scars: a randomized, double-blind, sham device-controlled clinical trial
• Light emitting diode-red light for reduction of post-surgical scarring: Results from a dose-ranging, split-face, randomized controlled trial
• Photobiomodulation Improved the First Stages of Wound Healing Process After Abdominoplasty: An Experimental, Double-Blinded, Non-randomized Clinical Trial