Scar Therapy Network
Evidence-based scar care for the public.
Community, standards, and support for professionals.
Welcome to Scar Therapy Network
The Scar Therapy Network is a new platform dedicated to improving the understanding, treatment, and recovery of scars. It will bring together trusted information for people with scars and a connected community of professionals committed to raising the standard of scar care.
Here’s what you can expect as the Scar Therapy Network begins to take shape:
Support and Guidance for People with Scars
The Scar Therapy Network is being developed as a trusted, evidence-based resource for anyone living with a scar.
Our aim is to make reliable information easy to find and simple to understand - from how to prepare for surgery and care for your scar in the early weeks, to spotting signs of infection and knowing when to seek help.
Over time, the site will grow into a central hub of guidance, downloadable leaflets, and product links approved by healthcare professionals.
Because everyone deserves clear, accessible advice to support healing, confidence, and long-term recovery.
The Scar Therapy Network is for educational purposes only. The information on these pages do not replace medical advice. Always speak to your health care team for specific guidance.
The Emotional Impact of Scars
Amber Raine - Integrative Therapist specialising in long-term psychotherapy and psychological support for people living with scars, talks about the emotional impact scars can have on us, and how there is no right or wrong way to feel about your scars. Support is there if you are struggling with the impact your scars are having on your life.
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Advancing the Practice of Scar Therapy
Membership and Community for professionals treating scarring.
The Scar Therapy Network brings together health care professionals involved in scar care, under a shared, evidence-based and clinical vision. By developing educational resources, and best practice guidance, the Network supports consistent, effective, and collaborative scar management, helping clinicians deliver the highest standard of care for individuals living with scarring.
It offers a trusted space to share research, refine clinical practice, and raise professional standards across the industry.
By connecting experts, encouraging collaboration over competition, and supporting ongoing education and research, the Network aims to strengthen the credibility and visibility of scar therapy as a whole.
Ultimately, it’s about giving professionals the support, recognition, resources and framework they need to deliver better outcomes for their patients.
Scar Therapy Network Board
Lived Experiences - Patients' Perspective.
As part of the Scar Therapy Network mission to empower individuals with scarring, we have a “Lived Experience" group. This team will review the Scar Therapy Network pages and feed back on how we can make it better for individuals with scarring - all from a patient perspective. If you would like to join this group please email: info@scartherapynetwork.com
Help Us Build the Scar Therapy Network Image Library
Would you like to contribute to the Scar Therapy Network by sharing a photograph of your scar?
By emailing us a photo, you can help us build a diverse, representative image library that reflects the many different ways scars can look across people, skin tones, body areas, and stages of healing. Our aim is to improve understanding of scarring, support education, and help others recognise that every scar is unique.
Your contribution could help healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals living with scars learn more about the wide range of scar types and their appearance.
If you would like to take part, please email us a photo of your scar, in natural light, with a plain background. Many thanks
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