How to do Scar Massage after Hand Surgery

This quick video shows one technique for performing scar massage on the hand, which is an important part of recovery after a hand surgery. Before trying this, please make sure your doctor has cleared you to do scar massage!

*Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own. While I am a Certified Hand Therapist, I can't diagnose you via the internet. Please seek guidance and advice from a medical or rehabilitation professional prior to starting any exercise program.

[ddoherty]

Thank you for the vid I was about to do the massage a couple of hours after the stitches came out. 👍🇬🇧

[johnbruce]

Thank you for the video, this was super helpful!

[Ms.K]

Would that apply to an index finger after surgery too where they had to put & leave surgical screws? Especially when it feels tight & stiff to flex. Ty!

[Naina.]

are there any massages you can do on the surrounding area? It still feels very stiff and i’ve been wanting to loosen it up😢

[annbarber]

Thank you. Does this work after an epidermal cyst has been removed?

[ORIGINALREDYMIX]

I got scar tissue from trigger finger omg it so tender