Scar therapy is hands-on work with the scar and the tissues around it, aimed at improving their mobility, flexibility and sensation. It covers scars after surgery, injuries and caesarean sections, both recent and many years old. A visit costs 180 PLN. Direct work on the scar only begins once it has healed — a doctor or physiotherapist decides when this is possible.
Below you will find information on when you can start therapy, what a visit involves and in which situations it has to be postponed.
Key information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| What it helps with | scars after surgery (including orthopaedic and abdominal operations and caesarean sections), injuries and burns; adhesions, pulling, restricted movement, oversensitivity or numbness around the scar |
| What you feel | pressure, stretching, sometimes pulling or burning around the scar; we adjust the intensity to how it feels for you |
| After the treatment | you go back to your usual activities; you often get advice on working with the scar yourself |
| Combining | with manual therapy of the area affected by the scar, and with exercises |
| Number of visits | agreed individually after the consultation |
| Price | 180 PLN |
| Referral | no referral needed, private visits |
When can scar therapy begin?
Direct work on the scar begins once it has healed: the wound must be closed, the stitches removed, and there must be no scabs, discharge or signs of infection. When to start depends on the type of operation and how the healing goes, so the decision is made by the doctor in charge of your care or by the physiotherapist after looking at the scar. Before that, the physiotherapist can work on the tissues further away from the scar, if the doctor allows it.
Therapy can also be started for a scar that is many years old. An old scar can cause pulling, restricted movement or problems in neighbouring areas — for example, a caesarean section scar in someone with lower back pain. The physiotherapist assesses its mobility, sensation and effect on the surrounding tissues, and then suggests a plan of visits and exercises to do at home.
When is scar therapy not suitable?
- an unhealed wound, scabs, discharge, or a red and warm scar,
- fever or infection,
- thrombosis,
- a scar after cancer treatment — we start therapy only with the consent of the doctor in charge of your care,
- a keloid or hypertrophic scar that is still actively growing — this needs a dermatology consultation first.
The physiotherapist decides whether the treatment is safe for you after taking your history — please tell her about any past operations, illnesses and medication.
Which problems do we use it for?
Questions about scar therapy
Does scar therapy hurt?
It should not be painful. Working on the scar may cause a feeling of pulling, stretching or burning, especially if the scar is stuck to deeper tissues or oversensitive. The physiotherapist adjusts the pressure to how it feels for you and starts with gentle techniques. If anything is too intense, tell her straight away.
Will the therapy remove the scar?
No. The therapy does not remove the scar and it is not a cosmetic treatment. Its aim is to improve the mobility of the scar and the tissues around it and to reduce symptoms such as pulling or oversensitivity. If you want to change how a scar looks, for example with laser treatment or surgery, it is worth talking to a dermatologist or surgeon.
Do you work with caesarean section scars?
Yes, this is a common reason for visits. We start therapy once the wound has fully healed and after a check-up with your gynaecologist, who confirms that it is healing properly. The physiotherapist assesses the scar and the surrounding tissues, and also shows you how to work with the scar safely on your own at home between visits.
What should I bring to the first visit?
Bring the medical records of the operation or injury, such as your hospital discharge summary and the doctor’s advice on healing. Wear clothing that lets you comfortably uncover the scar and the area around it. Tell the physiotherapist about any healing complications, medication and illnesses, as these determine which techniques are chosen and when therapy can begin.
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Start with a consultation — we will assess the scar and plan your therapy.
- Consultation180 PLN
- Referralnot needed
- ReceptionMon–Fri: 7.00–20.00
