In Touch

C-Section Scar Therapy

For comfort, confidence and connection

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Benefits Of C-Section Scar Therapy

If you gave birth by c-section, your body has been through a LOT, and you have the scar to mark it. Scar therapy can help:

  • Reduce pulling and tightness in and around your scar
  • Improve numbness, tingling and altered sensation
  • Help to soften a scar that feels raised, uncomfortable or bumpy
  • Support postpartum recovery, confidence and wellbeing
  • Reduce the appearance of the ‘overhang’
  • Improve lymphatic drainage in the area
  • Help you to re-connect and understand your postpartum body
  • Feel more comfortable and confident

What is scar therapy?

C-section scar therapy is a specialist treatment to support your recovery following a caesarean birth, when your body may be feeling and looking a little unfamiliar.

Scar therapy sessions typically include:

  • Full history of your pregnancy, birth and recovery so far
  • A detailed assessment or your scar and symptoms
  • Hands-on massage treatment on and around the scar (including manual lymphatic drainage if needed)
  • Guided connection to the area if looking at, or touching your scar feels difficult
  • Teaching of self-massage techniques to continue at home along with personalised aftercare advice and product recommendations to support your ongoing recovery at home.

Whether your birth was recent or many years ago, this treatment can help you to feel at home in your body again. While scar therapy is thought to make the most difference in scars under 2 years old, it can help scars of any age.

Every scar is different. Some women benefit from a series of treatments, while others leave with the advice and self-care techniques they need to continue their progress independently at home.

Not sure whether scar therapy is right for you? Add a Scar Check & Advice Session to your massage appointment for an assessment and advice about whether scar therapy could benefit you.

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Why Me

C-section scar therapy with In Touch comes from a place of both clinical understanding and specialist training. Alongside my background as a midwife and health visitor, I have trained with the UK’s leading expert in scar therapy, bringing advanced, evidence-informed skills to this work.

My approach to this therapy, as with all my treatments, is calm and nurturing alongside high standards for clinical hands-on treatment. I understand that every scar carries it’s own story and everybody has different feelings towards their scar, so treatments are never rushed and are guided by your goals.

Clients tell me that they particularly like that sessions take place in The Retreat, a calm, private, and relaxing environment, rather than a bright, clinical environment. If you’d like to, you have the option to combine scar therapy with massage for a more integrated approach to recovery and wellbeing.

price

1st session £80

Follow up sessions £65

Mobile surcharge: +£20 (10 min radius) / +£30 (20 min radius)

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FAQ

You can start scar therapy around 6 weeks after birth as long as:

  • All stitches or staples have healed 
  • There are no open areas or scabs
  • There is no infection or bruising
  • You feel emotionally ready 

Yes, babies are very welcome to come along with you and can be accommodated during your appointment. However, if you are able to arrange childcare for a scar therapy session, this can be helpful, as there is a good amount of information shared and discussed throughout the treatment. Also, for optimal hands on treatment, you will need to be able to lie on your back, which may limit how responsive you can be to baby.

Scars are with you for life and scar therapy can significantly improve how they feel and look by softening, flattening, and mobilising tight or adhered tissue for any age of scar.

Scars take around 2 years to reach maturity, so starting within in the first 2 years after your c-section is likely to yield the best results. However it is possible to treat older scars and improve how they feel and look, but the changes make take a little longer to see.

Products I Recommend for C-Section Scars

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How It Works

1

Book

Choose your ideal date and time and book online for appointments at The Retreat. Full location details will be provided upon booking. If you’d prefer a mobile appointment, simply send a request via the contact form

2

Consultation

Before your appointment, you’ll be sent a consultation form to complete, so I can make sure your treatment is safe, comfortable, and perfectly suited to you

3

relax

On the day, simply arrive at The Retreat (or settle into the comfort of your own home) and take time to switch off, while I take care of the rest