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Scar Chronology

The wound healing process begins at the time of the injury and may take up to 2

years to complete (Kania 2012). Subsequent chapters will cover how MT can

assist in a long-term recovery plan for your client.

Scar chronology is broken down into immature and mature (Goel & Shrivastava

2010), with the identifiable presentations of each noted as follows:

Immature:

• <1 year old

• Thick and firm

• Elevated or raised in height

• Not easily pliable

• Red or pinkish in color

• Blanches with pressure.

Mature:

• >1 year old

• Soft

• Flat

• Pliable

• Displays normal vascularity (does not blanch).

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