C Section scar

pglatta13

I just had c sect number two and my scar is puffy and raised. My first one healed flat and very thin. Anyone else have this problem and will it flatten?

onegoodthing

I think it just takes some time to go flat. The thin/thickness depends on a number of factors from the doctor closing you, staples versus stitches, how soon they were removed, how much protein is iN your diet etc.

pglatta13

Thanks. I had staples both times but the first time it was flat and not noticeable. Not the case this time.

onegoodthing

I had staples first time and stitches second. Both it ended up relatively wide. This time the doc told me that eating extra fiber can help your body form a stronger scar which could help it be thinner.

pglatta13

Did it work itself smaller over time

onegoodthing

I honestly can't remember. I know it got a ton lighter and very hard to find.

pglatta13

Thank you. Gives me hope

Tara7853

My doctor said that I could use mederma. You may want to check with your doctor.

pglatta13

Thank you, I took the steri strips off and it looks way better