Removal of old scar at c-section?

Lavieestbelle5 · March 2013

Has anyone had old scar tissue and actual external scar removed on the day of their c-section? I have had several abdominal surgeries. The latest has left a hypertrophic scar which is both very ugly and causes discomfort? ( different from a keloid)

Do you think the surgeon will be able to remove it on the day of the s-section? All the scars are where the c-section will be done.

magdalina.h · March 2013

My girlfriend has a lot of scar tissue and her ob removed it during the c/s. Her c/s took twice as long because she had so much.

JG362009 · March 2013

I had my scar cut out and then re-done. My first one was awful looking and this one looks amazing. Not sure about your other scars though.

bergerbride · March 2013

My doc cut out my old scar... I just asked. I'm sure your doc would be happy to do the same

UFMADDIE09 · March 2013

I always thought it was standard procedure to do that. At least where I am from, Dr's completely re-do your old scar with every c-section. You get cut in the same spot as the old one and it gets redone.

hogrefea · March 2013

That is the plan during my cs in May.

Lavieestbelle5 · March 2013

Thanks ladies! I will be sure to request it and hopefully my OB will comply. Fingers crossed! It's not just ugly and makes me sad to look at but also is very difficult for me to find comfortable pants to wear.

DawnJM25 · March 2013

I never thought of this. I had my 2nd C/S in November, and my scar looks so much cleaner and nicer now. I wondered about it, but it hadn't occured to me that the dr. must have redone it. Huh!