Scar Tissue & Fibrosis
scar tissue can develop Fibrosis
Scar Tissue & Fibrosis Treatment
- High-Speed Vibration
- Cupping & Vacuum Therapy
- Radio Frequency
- Ultra Cavitation
- Kinesiology Tape
- Garments Assistance
We use high-speed vibration therapy to reduce pain and break up scar tissue. Operating at over 10,000 RPM with dual-motion technology, it reaches deep layers to improve mobility, flexibility, lymphatic flow, and help remodel uneven scar tissue for a smoother recovery.
We use cupping and vacuum therapy to free restricted fascia, soften scar tissue, and boost healthy blood flow. This improves mobility, eases pain, reduces tension, and helps release adhesions—enhancing tissue elasticity and smoothing the skin.
We use Radio Frequency (RF) to heat the deeper layers of the skin, triggering collagen and elastin remodeling. This makes scar tissue more flexible, more responsive to treatment, and easier to release during post-op therapy.
When scar tissue forms within fatty areas, ultracavitation can be used to break down the fatty layer, making the tissue easier to release. It also supports seroma reduction when performed under a doctor’s guidance, helping improve tissue mobility, pliability, and overall healing in targeted areas.
We may also use kinesiology tape (KT tape) to boost microcirculation, reduce fluid buildup, and control swelling. This helps decrease lymphatic congestion and supports smoother, more comfortable healing.
We also provide surgical drain removal, garment fitment, and patient education to ensure your recovery remains safe, effective, and properly supported at every stage.
Scar Tissue Treatment
This treatment starts 3-4 weeks after your surgery
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Add-On Treatment
CO2 Carboxy Post-op Gel
Our medical-grade CO₂ carboxytherapy gel is a powerful boost to your post-operative recovery. This clinically proven formula creates a controlled “oxygen-deprived” effect on the skin. In response, your body rushes oxygen-rich blood, nutrients, and growth factors to the area—jump-starting repair at a cellular level.
Note: This treatment is performed separately by our Esthetician and must be booked on its own.
Post-Op C02 Add-On
1 Session | 30 Min
Add-On C02 Package
3 Pack | 3 Session
Add-On C02 Package
6 Pack | 6 Session
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Features & Benefits:
The CO₂ carboxy gel increases oxygen delivery to post-surgical tissue, helping the body repair and remodel scarred areas more efficiently. Improved circulation supports healing where scars are dense, restricted, or slow to improve.
This helps:
- Soften dense, fibrotic scar tissue
- Improve tissue flexibility and mobility
- Support healthier skin regeneration
- Improve skin quality over larger surgical areas
- Enhance recovery after tummy tuck, breast, and other surgeries
Ideal for newer or mature scars that need targeted healing support.
Ingredients:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Alginate, Magnesium Carbonate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 II, Passiflora edulis (passionfruit) Extract, Pueraria thunbergiana (kudzu) Root Extract, Chlorella vulgaris Extract, Aloe barbadensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia princeps (mugwort) Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Chloride, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium dulcis (orange), Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Alumina, Silica
Post-Op Recovery Packages
In-Office
Recovery Package
These packages provide all of your post-op treatments at one of our two state-of-the-art facilities. Early sessions focus on lymphatic drainage with red light therapy to reduce swelling, followed by scar tissue remodeling with massage, vibration, and RF therapy for smoother results.
In-Office Recovery
In-Office Recovery
These in-office packages are ideal for patients who want consistent, clinic-based care while enjoying the savings that come with completing all treatments in-office.
Hybrid Office & Home
Recovery Package
These packages combine in-home convenience with in-clinic care. Seven early sessions are provided at home, focusing on lymphatic drainage with red light therapy to ease swelling. The remaining sessions take place in our clinic, where recovery continues with scar tissue remodeling using advanced tools and massage for smoother results.
Hybrid Recovery
Hybrid Recovery
These hybrid packages are ideal for patients who want the comfort of in-home care during the initial recovery stage while benefiting from the cost savings of continuing treatments in-office as recovery progresses.
All In-Home Mobile
Recovery Package
These packages bring full post-surgery care to your home, beginning with lymphatic drainage and red light therapy to reduce swelling, then progressing to scar tissue remodeling with advanced tools and massage for smoother results.
In-Home Recovery
In-Home Recovery
These in-home packages are perfect for patients who want the highest level of privacy, convenience, and personalized attention throughout their recovery.
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Why Choose Carolina Pintos
for your Post-Op recovery?
Personalized Care That Meet Your Unique Needs
Safe And Proven Techniques
Complementary Surgery Garment Assistance
Educational Support and Home Care Guidance
Praises From Our Clients
Danni's massage techniques are excellent, she has strong hands and adjusts the intensity based on her body's needs and the specific type of massage required. She even adjusted her techniques depending on her current state of recovery from the liposuction (swelling), all to make sure that her body look good after she's recovered. My girlfriend has only had six massages so far, but she says her body already feels so much better. That the pain from the surgery melts away after each massage.
Danni says she has 15 years of experience and its noticeable! She even calmed me down because I was concerned of the stitches and the state of my girlfriends body, assuring me that what i"m seeing is normal and that it will go away once she's recovered. If you're looking for lymphatic drainage and proper treatment for post Lipo recovery you should at least try Danni at Carolina Pintos Therapy. You won't be disappointed.
I also want to highlight how exceptional Carolina Pintos Therapy is as a whole. The clinic is beautifully maintained, the staff is welcoming, and the entire environment feels calm, clean, and dedicated to client wellness. You can tell a lot of care goes into the experience from the moment you walk in.
If you’re considering the slimming package, I can’t recommend Jacquline enough. She’s talented, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping her clients look and feel their best.
This was my very first lymphatic drainage massage, and Jaqueline made it absolutely incredible. She was thoughtful, gentle, and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. Carolina also stepped in to explain what I should expect, which helped calm my nerves and guided me through the process so well.
The space itself is beautiful, relaxing, and immediately makes you feel at ease. I left feeling lighter, refreshed, and genuinely cared for.
I’ll definitely be back—not only for another massage, but to explore the other services they offer. Highly recommend!
I had different therapists and they were all great but Katherine was amazing. She takes care of you and listens to your needs. I have booked other massages with her and they are just as great as the post op. So grateful today they have this place!
The facility is clean, chic, and very welcoming. My session went smoothly, and I’m already excited to return for more treatments. I’ll definitely be adding chemical peels into my new facial routine as well.
Thank you, Eunice, for your amazing service! Highly recommend.
Honestly, such a wonderful experience. Highly recommended! ✨💆♀️💖
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does it take for scar tissue to heal after surgery, making it harder to undo?
The time it takes for scar tissue to heal after surgery and become harder to undo varies from patient to patient. Typically, the initial healing phase, where the skin and tissue start to close and heal, takes about 1 to 2 weeks. Scar tissue begins to form and can last from a few weeks to several months, with well-formed scar tissue usually present by 6 to 8 weeks. However, the scar continues to mature and strengthen for up to a year or more. During this maturation phase, the scar may initially appear red and raised but will gradually flatten and fade. For optimal recovery and preventing excessive scar tissue formation, it is crucial to follow the therapist’s recommendations and engage in consistent treatment and therapy, often one session per week for 6 to 8 weeks, with some patients needing less time and others a bit more.
Who would benefit most from our scar tissue and fibrosis treatment?
Our scar tissue and fibrosis treatment are ideal for those:
- Patients recovering from various surgeries: Especially those in the weeks or months post-operation who continue to experience stiffness and pain, where fibrosis might be impeding recovery.
- Individuals who have undergone cryotherapy: Those who have developed scar tissue as a side effect of treatments such as cryolipolysis, which can sometimes lead to fibrotic changes in the treated areas.
- People with chronic post-surgical pain: Including patients who have had surgeries like C-sections, hernia repairs, or orthopedic surgeries, and are suffering from lingering discomfort due to scar tissue.
- Individuals with cosmetic concerns about scars: Including those resulting from burns or other skin traumas who are seeking to improve skin texture and flexiblity.
- Clients who have undergone intensive body contouring procedures: Who require management of fibrotic tissue to ensure smooth results and optimal outcomes from their treatments.
- Athletes recovering from muscle injuries: Who need to break down fibrotic tissue to restore full range of motion and prevent long-term mobility issues.
- Patients with internal scarring from invasive procedures: Such as those with adhesions after abdominal surgeries, which can cause chronic pain and other complications.
- Aging individuals experiencing increased skin rigidity: Who want to maintain skin elasticity and reduce discomfort associated with aging-related fibrotic changes.
- People dealing with specific fibrotic conditions: Like Dupuytren’s contracture or Peyronie’s disease, where fibrosis significantly impacts functionality and quality of life.
Is fibrosis the same as scar tissue?
While related, fibrosis and scar tissue are not exactly the same. Scar tissue is a type of fibrous tissue that forms as part of the body’s natural healing process following an injury or surgery, primarily composed of collagen. It’s a specific response to heal skin or tissue damage. On the other hand, fibrosis refers to the broader process of fibrous tissue formation. In essence, all scar tissue is a form of fibrosis, but not all fibrosis is scar tissue.
How do you flatten scar tissue after surgery?
To flatten scar tissue post-surgery, we employ:
- Radio Frequency (RF) Therapy: Enhances the flexibility of scar tissue by stimulating collagen and elastin production, aiding in its release.
- Cupping Therapy: Improves flexibility and provides pain relief through suction. This method increases collagen and elastin, releases fascia, and helps release scar tissue.
- High-Speed Vibration Technology: Targets pain and assists in the release of scar tissue using high-frequency vibration, achieving deep therapeutic penetration.
- Ultra Cavitation: Aids in reducing fatty layers in scar tissue and seromas, facilitating tissue release.
These methods are used individually or in combination to effectively flatten and release scar tissue, enhancing recovery after surgery.
Does scar tissue from surgery go away?
While scar tissue resulting from surgery doesn’t vanish entirely, its visibility and texture can be greatly diminished. The utilization of a blend of treatments aids in the formation of healthier collagen and its proper alignment, which contributes to an improved appearance and feel of the scar.
When is it too late to treat scar tissue?
It’s generally never too late to start therapy for scar tissue. However, the earlier the intervention, especially during the scar’s maturation phase, the more effective it tends to be.
Does scar tissue hurt when pressed?
Yes, scar tissue may hurt when pressed, especially if it’s still in the inflammatory or early remodeling phase. Sensitivity can be reduced with consistent treatment using the combination of therapies.
What does scar tissue feel like?
Scar tissue usually has a distinctive feel compared to the surrounding skin. It tends to be firmer or denser, with a reduced elasticity, making it feel more rigid. The sensitivity of scar tissue can vary; some people might find it more sensitive to touch, while others might experience a decrease in sensation. The surface of scar tissue can be raised, as seen in hypertrophic or keloid scars, or it can be indented, like atrophic scars. Additionally, scar tissue often lacks the typical characteristics of normal skin, such as hair follicles and sweat glands, resulting in a smoother texture. The specific texture and feel of scar tissue largely depend on factors like the nature of the injury that caused it, the individual’s healing process, and their skin type.
How do you break up surgical scar tissue?
Surgical scar tissue management involves a multi-modality approach. Initially, RF therapy is applied to soften the scar tissue, enhancing its malleability. This step is crucial in preparing the tissue for subsequent treatments. Following this, specialized techniques are employed to target the deeper layers of the scar, facilitating further release and remodeling. The process is further enhanced by vacuum therapy and massage, both of which are instrumental in aiding the breakdown and remodeling of scar tissue. This combination approach ensures a comprehensive treatment, addressing the scar tissue at various depths and stages of healing.