Scarwork

Your skin type can affect several things – the visible signs of ageing, likelihood of developing acne, resistance to UV rays, and the rate at which scars heal. These are measured on the “Fitzpatrick” Scale. Skin types are grouped by your genetic predisposition to melanin, which is the chemical that provides pigmentation in skin. Dermatologists […]

Who can Scarwork™ help? Anyone who has a scar from an accident or surgery could benefit from this gentle massage therapy. Find more information here.Our bodies have an amazing ability to heal but sometimes the process does not go smoothly and the end result is not an ideal repair. As the wound heals, different layers

Many people have scars that cause them no problems at all. However, there are a number of common complaints that I hear from clients who do have issues. When we have surgery or a deep, accidental wound many layers of the body’s structure will be damaged. This includes our nerves. When a scar forms, nerves

It is a sad fact of life that many people see scars as a disfigurement. They are often associated with “the bad guy” in a film or we try to cover them with heavy make – up, long sleeves or a high collar. In a society obsessed with beauty, this negative attitude can all too

Mushrooms: When you see a mushroom emerging from the ground, all you notice is the fruiting body of the fungus. Sometimes they can be tiny, sometimes they group together and sometimes they can be very large and obvious. Regardless of this they all appear to be a relatively confined structure. However, the part you see

When you see how many layers of the abdomen are cut in a Caesarian section to get to the baby, we can realise what a major operation it is. No wonder that sometimes the resulting scarring causes tightness, pain and discomfort. https://www.facebook.com/118070154942121/videos/246200439668411/ If your C-section scar is feeling tight or sore and causing you discomfort,