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At Vickie Maher Scar & Massage Therapies, we specialise in tailored scar therapy solutions that enhance your healing journey. Our unique techniques focus on not just physical healing but also restoring your confidence.
When treating a scar from a Caesarean birth we not only look at the scar itself, instead we look at the bigger picture including hip pain, breath restriction, diastasis recti, fluid build-up and bowel and bladder issues that may contribute to “the overhang” and much more.
Unlike traditional massages, Scar Therapy is often performed without oils or creams, and the touch is much lighter, almost feather-like and gentle. This pain-free approach helps the scar tissue integrate with the surrounding healthy tissue, promoting fluid exchange and hydration at the scar site. It works to smooth out lumps and fill in dips, alters the structure of adhesions, and encourages greater movement in areas restricted by tight, stressed scars within the fascial network.
What is C-Section Specialist Scar Therapy?
During the treatment, it might be appropriate to incorporate techniques such as IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation), cupping, and taping. For more advanced cases, devices like DOT (Deep Oscillation Therapy) or the LymphaTouch may be recommended.
Patients often report noticeable improvements, including softer scar tissue, reduced localised pain, decreased restrictions, increased mobility, and an overall improved appearance of the scar and their abdomen.
How Scar Therapy can help you
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Reduce Pain and Discomfort
Scar therapy techniques can significantly reduce pain caused by scars, whether due to trapped nerves or delayed healing. In addition to localised pain, many clients who’ve experienced a C-section report discomfort in areas like the hips or knees. By addressing both the scar and the fascial connections, we can greatly reduce this referred pain. The result is increased comfort and a smoother return to daily activities.
Improve Mobility
Scar tissue and adhesions can restrict movement, often leading to discomfort and stiffness. While adhesions can’t be fully "broken down," our treatments focus on improving the consistency of the scar tissue, making it more flexible and easier to move. This helps restore your range of motion and reduce tightness, promoting greater comfort and mobility in daily activities.
Boosts Emotional Wellbeing
Healing physical scars can also foster emotional healing. Through therapeutic touch, we focus on both the appearance and discomfort of your scars, helping to boost your self-esteem and overall mental wellbeing. We also provide guidance on self-care, including recommended products and self-massage techniques, empowering you to take control of your healing journey.
Restore Sensation
Many people with scars experience numbness or altered sensation. Our therapies focus on restoring normal sensation in affected areas, promoting a better connection with your body.
Enhance Scar Appearance
By addressing the issues surrounding your scar, you can experience a visible improvement in the colour, texture, and overall look of your scars and surrounding tissue, helping you feel more confident in your skin.
Supports Post-Op Recovery
Scar therapy plays a crucial role in post-operative care, assisting in lymphatic drainage and reducing swelling, which in turn should minimise the development of adhesions and excessive scar tissue formation.
Ready to begin your healing journey?
Pricing & Packages
Generally, more than one treatment is required to get the desired results. However, it is hard to say exactly how many you may need. The quantity and frequency of treatments depend on a number of factors, such as the age of the scar and other issues it is causing.
With this in mind, as well as “pay as you go”, two other packages are available, both offering great value for money. All treatments last one hour.
Single treatment:
£85
Book a one hour pay as you go session.
6 for 5:
£425
Get 6 treatment for the price of 5, saving £85.
C-Section Bundle:
£495
6 treatments, a ScarBan silicone sheet AND a body brush, saving £100.
How does it work?
Regardless of whether the caesarean birth was planned or emergency, whether it was your first or fifth, or if it is young or old, by using distinct methods we are able to treat what we are presented with. We may call upon pumping techniques to decongest or calm an area; stroking techniques on areas of numbness or disconnect and specialist stretching techniques on tight and puckered sites. We are also able to treat hypertrophic and keloid scars.
Self-care is an integral part of the C-Section Scar Therapy progress, you may be advised on the use of products, self-massage and exercises. Actively taking part in your recovery will elevate your results.
This pain-free approach aids in:
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Integrating Scar Tissue: Encouraging the scar to blend with healthy tissue.
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Manipulating Adhesions: To reduce puckering, pulling and tension.
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Hydration and Fluid Exchange: Promoting moisture at the scar site for a reduction in collagen laydown and better healing.
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Reducing Lumps and Dips: Addressing uneven areas to create a smoother surface.
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Enhancing Movement: Facilitating mobility through the fascial network affected by tight scars.
Before and after transformations
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C-section transformation after just one treatment
Before and After just 1 treatment. My client didn't realise how distended her body was. This was a build-up of fluid that was unable to drain due to scar tissue from her Caesarean delivery. We used a combination of Post Op MLD techniques, to drain away to alternative lymph nodes, with Scar Therapy to soften the scar, thus enhancing fluid dynamics.
C-section scar recovery over 7 months
Caesarean scar that was red and raised, with a large area of distorted sensation from the scar to the belly button. 6 treatments spread over 7 months resulted in a calmer scar, almost invisible and returned sensation to the whole abdomen.
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C-Section scar improvements over 3 months
4 Treatments over 3 months.There is a lot of tethering on the right side of the scar and a significant overhang. Treatment started 8 weeks postpartum and we are continuing to have amazing changes with the use of DOT (to address the deeper adhesions), negative pressure and manual therapy. The client is also using silicone sheets to help reduce water loss and any hypertrophy.
What my clients say
Leg scar
Vickie was brilliant, I didn’t think that my scar would get any better as I suffer with hyperpigmentation, but after every session I saw an improvement in appearance. She had all the tools and techniques to help me and her knowledge and aftercare really put me at ease, you can tell she is highly qualified! All in all I’m so glad I had my scar therapy sessions with Vickie and I’ll be forever grateful to her!
Salma
Shoulder reconstruction
Vickie has been treating me since July 2023 and I have 3 significant scars, as old as 6 years now. Scarwork treatment helps me to continue building the muscle around my joints and improving my range of movement, and is essential to my goals.
Mark
Leg scar following RTA, contains pins and plates
I have been visiting Vickie and can highly recommend Vickie’s great knowledge and hands on experience of scar tissue therapy. Vickie has helped me with various scars, which has led me to gain more flexibility and mobility in my knee by reducing tucks and flattening my scars combined with soft tissue therapy. Also improving the overall appearance of my scars. Thank you Vickie.
Linda
Why choose Vickie?
When you choose my services, you're benefiting from over 20 years of experience in sports massage and scar therapy. I’m also a qualified Scar Therapy tutor, which means I stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and treatments. I have a special interest in C-section and hysterectomy scars, but my experience spans a wide range of conditions, including orthopaedic surgery scars, burn scars, keyhole and open surgery scars, as well as various other surgery and trauma scars.
My clinic is a friendly and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable discussing your concerns and progress. With a focus on compassionate care and effective techniques, you can trust that you’re in good hands. Together, we’ll work to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your skin.
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