At Omnia Lifestyle in Chiswick W4, scar massage uses LPG Endermologie on the Cellu M6 Infinity to help soften tight, healed scar tissue after surgery or a caesarean, once your surgeon is happy. Your first visit is a 60-minute Discovery Session for £99. No treatment erases a scar.
The type of scar decides what is realistic. The NHS describes three raised or tight types, and most scars also fade on their own over time.
| Scar type | What it is like | Is scar massage a good fit? |
|---|---|---|
| Flat, healed scar | Pale or pink line, sometimes tight or stuck to the tissue below | Often, for tightness and comfort once fully healed |
| Hypertrophic scar | Raised and firm, but stays within the original wound | Can be, gently, and usually alongside silicone products |
| Contracture scar | Feels tight and can make movement difficult or painful, often after a burn | Only with your specialist team or physiotherapist |
| Keloid scar | Raised, hard and grows bigger than the original wound | No. See your GP or a dermatologist |
The NHS says scars can take up to 2 years or more to fade. A new scar is usually red and raised and settles slowly, so give it time before judging it.
The aim is a scar that feels softer and moves more freely with the skin around it, and a smoother look to the area.
Only once the wound is fully healed. The NHS is clear: massage a scar only when the wound has fully closed. Your surgeon decides when that is.
Home massage is free and suits most healed scars. It works best little and often.
What to use. The NHS suggests massaging a healed scar with a water-based cream. A pharmacist can recommend silicone gels or sheets, which the NHS lists for raised scars.
How to do it. Use two fingers. Press gently and move in small circles along the scar, then across it, moving the skin over the tissue below rather than rubbing the surface. It should feel like a stretch, not pain.
How often. The British Skin Foundation says there is no evidence for the best frequency, and gives common advice of about 5 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day, for a scar of around 10 square centimetres.
When to stop. Stop and see your GP if the scar becomes red, warm, swollen or painful, or if anything leaks from it.
Any open area, scab, discharge or a warm, swollen, painful scar needs your GP, surgeon or NHS 111 first, as the NHS advises. Do not book treatment yet.
Keloids grow beyond the original wound and are unlikely to benefit from massage. A GP or dermatologist can talk you through the treatment options.
A contracture or a large burn scar belongs with your specialist burns or plastics team, or a physiotherapist. We will not take over their care.
LPG is not used on the abdomen in pregnancy, or with active cancer, infection, phlebitis or a blood clot, open wounds or inflamed skin. With a circulatory or blood disorder, recent surgery, a pacemaker or an implanted device, get your doctor's or surgeon's advice first. A new lump or bulge near a scar needs your GP before any treatment. For wider recovery after an operation, see LPG after surgery.
Sources checked 10 November 2026: NHS, Scars; NHS, Recovery from a caesarean section; British Skin Foundation, The benefits of scar massage; Kołodziejczak A, Adamiak J, Rotsztejn H. Narrative review of endermologie. Applied Sciences, 2025. Last updated 10 November 2026.
Most people come weekly for a course, then monthly to maintain results. See how many Endermologie sessions you need.
You pay after your treatment, with nothing to pay upfront. Follow-up length depends on the areas treated.
Experienced hands matter on this machine. Choose your practitioner when you book, or take the first available slot.
Manual Therapy Lead
Patrick has delivered Endermologie since 2011, including ten years as a clinic therapist at Nuffield Health. His background in deep tissue, myofascial and myoskeletal work means he reads how your tissue responds and adjusts the treatment as he goes.
Chartered Physiotherapist, HCPC, MCSP
Khushbu combines LPG Endermologie with manual lymphatic drainage, so treatment works on fluid, tissue and circulation together. Her physiotherapy background means every session is adapted to how your body moves and responds.
Ayurveda Doctor, BAMS, MPH
Dr Athira looks at your tissue, circulation and lifestyle first, then treats face and body on the Cellu M6 Infinity with a plan built around the cause, not just the surface.
Turnham Green is on both District line branches into West London, so most journeys need no change.
Omnia Lifestyle is at 8 to 9 Bedford Corner, The Avenue, Chiswick W4 1LZ, close to Turnham Green station, on bus routes 94, E3 and 272. Limited parking is available on request when booking. LPG sessions run Monday to Saturday. The clinic is open Monday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30am to 7pm, and Tuesday to Thursday from 9:30am to 7:30pm. Open in Google Maps.
At Omnia in Chiswick W4, your first visit is a 60-minute Discovery Session for £99, including a consultation, an assessment and a full LPG treatment. Follow-ups start at £70 for 35 minutes, and the Pre/Post Surgery session is £100 for 50 minutes. You pay after each treatment.
Only when the wound has fully healed and your doctor or midwife is happy, which for many people is around the 6 to 8 week postnatal check. Start gently at home first. LPG on the tummy needs your doctor's agreement after any recent surgery.
It does not break scar tissue apart. Regular massage may help a scar feel softer and less stuck down, and help the skin around it move more freely. High-quality studies are few, so expect gradual, modest change.
No. Keloid scars are unlikely to benefit from massage, and we do not treat them with the aim of shrinking them. See your GP, who can refer you to a dermatologist.
Most people notice change after 6 to 8 weekly sessions, then space them out. Older, firmer scars change more slowly. Your therapist gives you an honest estimate at your Discovery Session.
It should feel like a stretch, not pain. The LPG setting is gentle over the scar itself, and your therapist adjusts it throughout. Some scars are numb or tender, and we work around those areas.
Scars keep changing for up to 2 years or more, according to the NHS, so newer scars tend to respond more. Older scars can still feel less tight with treatment, but change is usually smaller.
Yes, once healed and with your surgeon's agreement. Uneven areas or lumps after liposuction should go to your surgeon first. See our pages on LPG after surgery and lumps after liposuction.
Book online in under a minute, call, or send us a WhatsApp and we will help you choose your first appointment. You pay after your treatment.
Related: LPG after surgery, stomach skin tightening, loose skin after pregnancy, lumps after liposuction, lymphatic drainage. Near you: LPG Endermologie in West London, Ealing, Hammersmith, Richmond. Or see the LPG Discovery Session.
LPG Endermologie is an aesthetic and wellbeing treatment. It does not replace medical care. If you have unexplained swelling, pain or a skin change, see your GP first.
