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Is it a bad idea to get a scar covered up by a massage?

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

I don't understand: Scars are permanent. If a scar can be made less apparent by massage, there is no problem with that, but I am not sure i understand your question correctly.

Answered 12/9/2013

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?: Your question makes no sense. Rephrase it. Massage does have the ability to soften scar tissue and that can be desirable. The only way to "cover up" a scar is makeup.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Scar massage: 'scar massage' is a physical therapy technique used to break up adhesions that make a scar noticeable. It does not make the scar go away, but helps the skin move more freely at the site of the scar.

Answered 12/28/2016

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