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[libribook.com] Traumatic Scar Tissue Management 1st Edition

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General treatment guidelines

When working with traumatic scar tissue, the following general guidelines are

recommended:

• Work the outer edges of the scar tissue first. With keloids in particular the

greatest degree of tissue tension occurs along the scar outer margins.

• Next, work toward the center of the scar tissue. Usually the thickest part of the

scar is the center.

• Do not overwork tissue, know when to say when. Begin somewhat

conservatively, as it is best to do less at first than more.

• Provide sufficient time between treatments for the tissue to integrate the posttreatment

changes.

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