How soon should you massage scar tissue?

[lazysummer]

I have been told to massage from 4 weeks post operation. I left it a bit longer, until the wound was fully healed, but it is still tender. A doctor told me today not to massage because of the risk of infection, so I am confused. The scar is on my arm, following wrist surgery for a broken bone. Any experience or advice? I have been using bio oil.

If the skin is healed you Wont cause infection from outside the skin. If you have internal infection it would be really uncomfortable to massage. In summary if the skin has healed massage away.

Thank you.