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Question for ladies that have had a c-section (tmi)

sarapricesaraprice
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I had a c/s with DD, and it has been almost 2 years.  I am scheduled for another in 3 weeks.  Before I had my first one they shaved the area where my incision would go (even though I shaved the previous night).  Even after two years my scar is still pretty thick and I cannot shave super close to it(yet hair grows there).  I of course shave/trim everywhere else, but am scared of cutting the scar because it is so rough.  Do you ever have a problem with your scar and shaving, and are you going to shave the incision area before your next c/s or let the nurses do it?  I know it is a wierd question, but was just wondering. TIA

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Re: Question for ladies that have had a c-section (tmi)

  • whidbeymommawhidbeymomma
    I am going to let them shave it (they will probably have to touch-up anyway). I keep it trimed but I never had a thick scar or anything. DD is 4 now, but it has been almost invisible since a couple of weeks after the incision...
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  • sarapricesaraprice

    imagewhidbeymomma:
    I am going to let them shave it (they will probably have to touch-up anyway). I keep it trimed but I never had a thick scar or anything. DD is 4 now, but it has been almost invisible since a couple of weeks after the incision...

    Wow, lucky, mine is super thick and I still have no feeling about an inch on either side.

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  • DelGrecoBrideDelGrecoBride

    imagewhidbeymomma:
    I am going to let them shave it (they will probably have to touch-up anyway). I keep it trimed but I never had a thick scar or anything. DD is 4 now, but it has been almost invisible since a couple of weeks after the incision...

    2 weeks??? hmmmmm....

    well mine is still super thick and i cannot feel anything. brock is almost a year old though...so im not as far along as you. I do shave on my scar and it has never been cut or anything. You should be fine!

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  • mernamommernamom

    With my first c-section I ended up with a pretty thick/bumpy scar. (I believe my doctor referred to it as a keloid (sp?) scar)  When I had my second c-section they cut off the thick parts and it healed really flat and smooth which was really nice.  Hardly noticable!  I am hoping this third one heals like the second one! 

     I let the staff shave it for the c-section.  One of the nurses mentioned that some doctors are particular about it so I figure I'll leave it to them! :) 

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  • waitingforbaby#1waitingforbaby#1
    I also had a C-section with DD a little over two years ago... my scar is noticeable but really thin. I shave over it and have never had a problem... I will continue to shave it up until my next C-section in about 4 weeks, but I am sure they will shave it too. 
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  • Kimberly74Kimberly74

    My First c-section scar was fairly raised as well.  But, I had laser hair removal done several years prior, so there wasn't a lot around the area to worry about the 2nd time.  I did groom the rest of the area though.  The nurses never had to do any touch-ups and honestly thanked me for doing it before hand.

    This time, I have specific instructions from both the hospital and my OB saying "PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE HAIR FROM THE BIKINI AREA FOR ONE WEEK PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED C-SECTION.(THIS INCLUDES SHAVING AND WAXING)."

     I guess there was an increase in infection from women shaving and knicking the areas which caused open wounds/scabs. 

    I wouldn't stress over it that's for sure.

     

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