After surgery, people may have discomfort related to their scars. Massage can help with that. It can also potentially decrease the thickness of scars.

Scar massage involves applying gentle pressure with your fingertips to the affected areas. There are three types of motions you can use: linear motion, circular motion, and cross-friction motion. In this video, plastic surgeon Patrick Garvey, M.D., shows how to perform each of these techniques.

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