Post-surgical care
Scar tissue changes over time. Early healing, established scars and mature scars can each require a different approach.
Published 23 September 2026
Scar tissue changes over time. Early healing, established scars and mature scars can each require a different approach.
Follow your surgeon’s wound-care and activity instructions first. Treatment should only begin when the area is suitable and appropriately healed. Tenderness, colour and texture can change as healing progresses.
This page is intended for client education. It does not diagnose a condition, replace medical assessment or override advice from your surgeon, GP or healthcare team.
