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Scar Treatment
Managing Your C-Section Scar
After an operation, your body does everything it can to repair the damaged skin as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, damaged skin loses much more moisture than healthy skin. Your body reacts to this moisture loss with a ‘panic’ reaction. It creates more connective tissue to strengthen the damaged skin. In other words, it creates a scar. In many cases, the scar may be visible, red and thickened (i.e. hypertrophic or keloid).
Scar From Caesarean Section
If you’ve had a C-Section, you have a scar on your abdomen. While it’s normal for scars to form after surgery, some women may find their scars to be uncomfortable or unappealing. Fortunately, our C-Section recovery kit is a solution that can help.
Common Scar Complaints After C-Section
- Redness of the scar
- Itchy or painful scar
- Raised (abnormal) scar formation
Caesarean sections can be done using two different types of incisions: horizontal and vertical. The majority of c-sections are performed using a horizontal incision. In rare and urgent cases, a vertical incision may be used as it is a quicker but less cosmetically favourable option. A vertical skin incision is often accompanied by a vertical uterine incision.
C-Section Scar Healing
After C-Section surgery, the body wants to close the skin as soon as possible. If this happens quickly, you’ll have few complaints and the scar will be hardly noticeable. Infections or other causes may delay wound closure. The risk of thickening of the scar is then greater. A scar can cause annoying complaints such as dryness, pulling, itching, redness and pain. Fortunately, a scar can be treated as long as it is active.
Abnormal scars (hypertrophic or keloid) develop more often than you think. Complaints may worsen if you do nothing. So keep a close eye on your scar and start scar treatment in time.
Normal C-Section Scar
A normal scar may be red, itchy and thick in the first few weeks. Over time it will become flatter, softer and change colour. After about one year a normal scar will be flat.
Hypertrophic C-Section Scar
Hypertrophic scars are raised and red but remain within the original incision site. They develop within a few weeks and can continue up to 6-9 months. Early treatment is recommended to prevent further development.
Keloid C-Section Scar
Keloid scars extend beyond the original incision and can occur immediately or over time, while hypertrophic scars stay within the original incision boundaries and develop within the first few weeks.
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Scarban C-Section Recovery Kit-
KELOID & HYPERTROPHIC SCARS: Treats and reduces redness + discomfort associated with this scar type.
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HYDRATING: Silicone sheet hydrates + protect scars to help improve their look and feel.
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WATERPROOF: Silicone sheet can be worn while bathing or swimming.
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C-SECTION SIZED: The silicone sheet is specifically design for the cesarean section.
£74.99 -
