I feel popping when I massage my scar. Is this scar tissue, or is it internal incision stitches?

October 5, 2015
Asked By:Tshmmr in Ohio, OH

5 weeks post tt, today. While massaging my scar with Vitamin E, I felt several pops. I was left feeling a bit tender in places, almost like I will be a bit bruised, tomorrow. Was this scar tissue or were these internal incision stitches and if they were stitches, is 5 weeks passed the point of worry, if the stitches were to pop?

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October 6, 2015

Answer: Scar massage

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