Caesarean section scar on abdomen

Pregnant women generally encounter some problems during childbirth, so sometimes they choose to have a cesarean section, which is an open surgery and will inevitably leave scars, which can also cause trouble for many beauty-conscious mothers. Especially when the weather gets hot, people dare not wear clothes that expose their belly, which seriously affects their future appearance. Therefore, many postpartum mothers are naturally concerned about how to remove cesarean section scars. This is a question that many mothers who have undergone cesarean section are concerned about. Let’s learn about cesarean section scars.

The scar begins to proliferate 2-3 weeks after cesarean section. The local area becomes red, purple, hardened, and protrudes from the skin surface. This is a healing mechanism of the wound. It is even more important to take good care of yourself at this time. The six months after childbirth is the golden period for removing scars. The body has a strong self-repair ability, and combined with scientific care, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

How to reduce postpartum scars on the abdomen:

After lying flat for 6 hours after the operation, mothers should take a side-lying position with the body and the bed at an angle of 20-30 degrees. This posture can reduce the overall pain and pulling pain of the wound, and can make the wound heal in a better state. The wound is prone to itching, so don't go to the pharmacy to buy antipruritic drugs, and don't scratch it. Don't peel off the scab too early, otherwise it will take away the epidermal cells in the repair stage, and even affect the dermis, making the wound worse, so you must wait for the scab to fall off naturally.

Massage method: 1. After going to the hospital for a follow-up examination 42 days after delivery and confirming that the wound is fine, massage can be used to reduce the scar. 2. Use the base of your palm to gently and slowly massage the scar several times a day for 5 minutes each time to soften the scar. If you persist for a long time, at least for more than half a year, there will be unexpected results. After delivery, try to wear loose cotton clothes and do not use too hot water for bathing, so as to avoid inflammatory reaction of connective tissue, aggravating local irritation and causing itching.

1. For mothers who are a bit fatter, in order to prevent the fat on the belly from pressing on the wound and hindering healing, you can use a restraint belt. You will see the effect if you persist. 2. After the wound heals, you can use silicone sheets, initially 8 hours a day. If there is no allergic reaction, it can be increased to 12 hours a day. The advantage is that it is not only waterproof, but can also be cut into a shape similar to the wound. 3. However, the area of ​​the paste must be larger than the area of ​​the wound. 4. Silicone sheets can significantly improve 93% of scars, effectively treat red, raised scars, and prevent scar formation after surgery.

Note:

If the scar is too horrible and has not improved six months after delivery, you can seek help from a doctor and use laser or other treatments to lighten the scar.

Causes that affect cesarean section scars:

People of color have more pigment cells and are more prone to stress reactions. The incidence of keloids in blacks is 9 times that of whites. It is more likely to occur during periods of pituitary physiological activity, such as adolescence and pregnancy.

Skin tension

It includes the tension caused by the degree of skin tissue defect and the inherent tension of the skin tissue itself. Hypertrophic scars are more likely to occur in areas with high tension and frequent activities, such as the chin, front of the sternum, deltoid muscle, upper back, elbows, hips, knees, ankle joints, and dorsum of the feet. The transverse abdominal incision chosen for cesarean section has much less tension than the longitudinal incision, so the scar is also smaller.

age

Young people are more likely to develop hypertrophic scars, especially those aged 10 to 20 years old, when the incidence rate is highest. This is mainly due to the vigorous tissue growth during puberty, strong post-traumatic reactivity, and high skin tension. In terms of age, pregnant mothers who undergo cesarean section are very likely to develop scars.

Foreign body falls into the wound

Dust, talcum powder, fibers, and residues of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands can all cause tissue reactions and lead to scar proliferation.