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PostHeaderIcon how to deal with Cesarean Scar

If you had a c-section will be left with a Caesarean scar, it’s just a natural part of having surgery. There are generally two types of cuts when a caesarean section, low transverse incision and longer horizontal cross section. Most C-section procedures are done with low transverse horizontal section. In general, only in emergencies where the vertical incision.

For the first few weeks after your C-section, your body heal by making scar tissue, this is where collagen is deposited in the wound area is what makes the scars to take on an elevated, dark red appearance. This is normal and as time goes on your scars less red and noticeable.

Most caesarean scar is hypertrophic scars unlike Keltoid scars. Both types are elevated above the skin scar is hypertrophic scars confined to the wound and close and return to normal skin color has become, over time, usually within a couple of years. Keltoid scars on the other end outside the wound and keep the red and raised for many years.

Many patients experience numbness around the incision caesarean section and even in the stomach for a while after surgery. The nerves, the muscles are not cut, so it takes time to feel restored.

How quickly your scars heal and the degree of scarring is often dependent on surgery, your age, your genetics and how to fit, but there are things you can do to minimize or even prevent excessive scarring after Operation:
* Healthy food, it’s really the speed of your healing
* Ensure proper wound care to prevent infection
* Drink plenty of water
* Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight
* Use of silicone dressing over the incision in reality the use of silicone scar sheets have proved effective in reducing scarring often.

Many women struggling with a Caesarean scar left after a C-section, but with proper care and good nutrition can change the look of your scar to minimize sooner rather than later.

May 2012
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