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08/13/2014
Scar Tissue & Adhesions Treatment
Did A Procedure Leave You With Post-Surgery Scar Tissue? There Is A Safe Way To Treat Yourself
Both major and minor procedures can leave unsightly or uncomfortable scar tissue. You may feel stuck with this mark and memory of your procedure for the rest of your life or face invasive and uncomfortable procedures. However, there are safe and effective supplements that eat away at your scar tissue to reduce its presence on your body.
About Scarring
Scarring is the body’s remarkable method for healing. It lays down tough, fibrous tissue over the affected area to prevent further injury. The process of scarring can start around ten days after the initial injury and it can take up to a year before the scar fully matures. Scars are typically tough and dry. While their redness decreases as they mature, they are still often a noticeably different color than the surrounding skin.
More Than Cosmetic
While it may seem that the problems associated with scars are purely cosmetic, scar tissue can also contribute to physical problems as well. According to an article from Integrative Health Care some scars can inhibit range of motion, cause nerve impingement, pain and numbness. Deep scar tissue can also cause muscle pain and inhibit motion.
Clinical Treatments
Johns Hopkins Health Library details the various clinical methods for removing scar tissue. They can include: surgical tissue removal; dermabrasion, which uses special tools to sand down the scar; chemical peels, collagen injections, punch grafts, and laser removal. All of these methods can involve significant costs, pain and possibly result in even more scar tissue. These invasive methods are less than ideal for removing problem scars.
06/19/2014
We thought this would be of interest to some of our followers:
Watch Every Breath Counts on Discovery on June 21 at 8:00 a.m. ET/PT. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients and celebrities share their experiences with the disease in this powerful new documentary. Also featured is PFF Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gregory P. Cosgrove. Special thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim.
http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/our-role/news-media/viewannouncement/watch-the-every-breath-counts-ipf-documentary
[Photo image is from the premier screening held on June 18, 2014 in Washington, DC]
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