Scar Tissue
Lymphatic Drainage and Scar Tissue Plastic surgery has benefitted greatly from the introduction of the use of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, excess fluid post surgery has a great impact on the healing of the skin, bruising and scar tissue formation. Improving the visibility of the scar and function is one of the most important factors in scar tissue Manual lymphatic drainage. The goal of treating scars is to restore function, provide relief of symptoms, enhance appearance and prevent recurrence. Thigh lifts which involve excessive scar tissue formation have been found to disrupt the lymphatic vessels in the lower leg creating swelling weeks to months after the operation. Function of the scar tissue is a key factor in restoring fluid imbalance and preventing excess fluid accumulation, at the time of a wound fibroblasts which are a type of cell that make up the extracellular matrix and collagen. Fibroblasts rush to the site of damage where they deposit new collagen and start the process of healing. Sometimes Hypertrophic or keloid scarring can occur, hypertrophic is excess collagen laid down and usually does not extend beyond the wound but can become raised and red. Keloid is usually large red raised scar that can extend…read more →