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SCAR MANAGEMENT

We deliver a multidisciplinary approach to scar management, with access to a broad range of therapies to help with common problems associated with scarring.

Common problems include:

• Pain
• Itching
• Contractures/tightening affecting bodily functions, movement of joints, or appearance
• Pigmentation
• Hypertrophic scarring 鈥� thick, raised, red, itchy
• Keloid scarring 鈥� raised, firm scarring, often larger than the original wound or scar line
• Atrophic or 鈥渟tretched鈥� scarring
• Psychological distress

Services and therapies we are able to offer:

• Assessment and advice
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy
• Laser
• Steroid injections
• Medication to relieve symptoms
• Surgical release/reconstruction of contractures
• Surgical resurfacing
• Psychological assessment and management

Referrals may be emailed to sft.scarclinic@nhs.net