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Cold Laser Therapy for Post-Surgical Healing & Scar Tissue

close up of a man with visible post-surgical scar tissue on his shoulder gently touching the area

Whether you’ve had surgery on your back, knee, abdomen, or face, the healing process doesn’t stop once the wound has closed. Scar tissue, stiffness, lingering pain, and delayed tissue repair can all affect your recovery. At Cold Laser Perth, we offer cold laser therapy as a gentle, non-invasive method to support your body’s natural healing response and improve scar tissue outcomes.

Where Can Cold Laser Therapy Help After Surgery?

Cold laser therapy can assist healing and reduce scar formation in a wide range of surgical recovery scenarios, including:

  • Spinal surgeries – e.g., laminectomy, discectomy
  • Joint replacements – hips, knees, shoulders
  • Plastic and cosmetic surgeries – such as breast augmentation, tummy tucks, or facelifts
  • Orthopaedic procedures – ligament repair, tendon reattachment, fracture surgery
  • C-sections and abdominal surgeries – to aid healing and reduce adhesions
  • Burn recovery and skin grafts – to improve skin healing and reduce scarring
  • Dental or maxillofacial surgeries – to relieve postoperative inflammation and discomfort

Anywhere scar tissue forms, cold laser therapy may help to reduce inflammation, enhance tissue repair, and minimise the appearance or tightness of scars.

How Cold Laser Therapy Supports Healing

cold laser therapy being applied to abdominal scar tissue to assist with post-surgical healing

Cold laser therapy, also called low-level laser therapy (LLLT), uses low-intensity light to stimulate cellular function. The light energy penetrates beneath the skin and interacts with tissues at the mitochondrial level, leading to:

  • Accelerated tissue repair
  • Reduced pain and inflammation
  • Improved collagen organisation
  • Enhanced blood flow and oxygenation
  • Reduced thickness and stiffness of scar tissue

What Does the Research Say?

Evidence supports the use of cold laser therapy in managing post-surgical scarring and promoting soft tissue healing.

A clinical review published in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery concluded that low-level laser therapy significantly improved scar appearance and promoted tissue regeneration, especially in early stages of healing.

Additionally, a systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2023 found that cold laser therapy enhanced post-surgical wound healing across a variety of surgical procedures, reducing inflammation, improving collagen alignment, and speeding up overall recovery.

Supporting Better Surgical Outcomes

Cold laser therapy offers a gentle, drug-free, and non-invasive way to support healing after surgery. Whether you're seeking to reduce scar formation, accelerate recovery, or manage lingering discomfort, cold laser may be an effective addition to your recovery plan.

Serving Perth’s Northern Suburbs

Cold Laser Perth is located within Lakeside Chiropractic Clinic in Joondalup, conveniently servicing:

  • Ocean Reef
  • Currambine
  • Edgewater
  • Heathridge
  • Kinross
  • Wanneroo
  • Burns Beach
  • Carramar
  • Iluka and nearby areas
References
  1. Gupta, A., Dai, T., Hamblin, M. R. (2014). Effect of low-level laser therapy on wound healing: Review of experimental and clinical studies. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. PubMed ID: 23607736
  2. Martins, T. R., et al. (2023). Effectiveness of low-level laser therapy on post-surgical wound healing: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PMC Article ID: PMC11602420
Disclaimer

This article is for general informational purposes only. Individual results from cold laser therapy may vary. Cold laser therapy should not replace medical advice or post-surgical care provided by your surgeon or medical team. Always consult with a qualified health professional to determine whether cold laser therapy is suitable for your condition.