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if I already have a vertical scar...

KatelobsterKatelobster member
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I know most c-sections are done with a horizontal "bikini" scar.

But if I already have a vertical midline scar from intestinal surgery (from above bellybutton down to public bone), can the doctor re-open that scar and use it for the c-section instead of making a new incision?

 in addition to the midline scar, I also have horizontal scars higher up.... I really don't need any more!

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Re: if I already have a vertical scar...

  • eesomeeesome member
    I don't think so. They like to make a fresh incision. When I had my repeat c/s, they removed my old scar and made a new cut.
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    imageeesome:
    I don't think so. They like to make a fresh incision. When I had my repeat c/s, they removed my old scar and made a new cut.

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  • MeghanF13MeghanF13 member
    imageJenMike4:

    imageeesome:
    I don't think so. They like to make a fresh incision. When I had my repeat c/s, they removed my old scar and made a new cut.

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    How do they remove the old scar? I am confused?

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  • bgf1bgf1 member
    I also have a vertical incision from previous bowel surgery.  I have a horizontal c-section scar.  The c-section scar is so much lower that you don't even notice it, it is not like they intersect in any way.  The preferred method for c-section is currently a low horizontal incision.  According to my OB a vertical approach has a higher risk of uterine problems in subsequent pregnancies.  
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