Poll: How's your scar?

Allibob · September 2012

I'm about 10 months post-C/s, and my scar is large, tender and red. I'm just curious how many women have hypertrophic scars and what your experience has been.

I'm kind of embarrassed about my scar, so I bought a one piece swimsuit so it wouldn't show. I'm disappointed because you could actually see it *through* the swimsuit. Ugh. I was getting Kenalog (steroid) injections in my scar from my Ob/Gyn, but just changed insurance. I've noticed the scar has been getting a little larger and more tender/itchy, but I'm debating letting it be or continuing injections through my new doctor. Any advice is appreciated!

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HarrietNJMommy · September 2012

I'm a SS. I've had 3 c-sections. All the same incision. The first 2 times, it was a keloid scar. My OB has kept cutting it out and cleaning the scar. This last time, I didn't keloid. Not sure why.

I don't know what will happen after this c-section (#4 next week). But, if it keloids, it's not a big deal to me. It doesn't show through my swimwear.

I'm not sure how a one-piece helps vs. a bikini. It's the same fabric, no?

Allibob · September 2012

Good luck on your next C/s! My bikinis were all fairly low cut, and the scar would sometimes show over the top, especially when I got out of the water. I guess I could try a style with a thick waistband.

jesselayne8 · September 2012

Allibob:
Good luck on your next C/s! My bikinis were all fairly low cut, and the scar would sometimes show over the top, especially when I got out of the water. I guess I could try a style with a thick waistband.

Is your scar high? Mine is below my hair line and I dont think they make bikinis that low.

ladybugpjb · September 2012

SS - the right side is barely visible, but the doc screwed up the left side. It's always been a little funky. Now the very end kind of hangs out....hard to describe. The left side is also darker.

HarrietNJMommy · September 2012

jesselayne8:
Allibob:
Good luck on your next C/s! My bikinis were all fairly low cut, and the scar would sometimes show over the top, especially when I got out of the water. I guess I could try a style with a thick waistband.
Is your scar high? Mine is below my hair line and I dont think they make bikinis that low.

I was thinking the same thing. I'd be pretty naked if I wore a bikini that couldn't cover my c/s scar.

JG362009 · September 2012

My first scar sounds a lot like yours. After my repeat my OB cut out the old one and used a new technique this time and so far the scar looks amazing -- I'm hoping it stays that way and at my pp visit she thought it would.

tawillers · September 2012

I've had 2 c/s. The scar is barely visible, but I've got skin-hang issues, though they'd probably get better if I lost weight.

MechanicMama1 · September 2012

HarrietNJMommy:
jesselayne8:
Allibob:
Good luck on your next C/s! My bikinis were all fairly low cut, and the scar would sometimes show over the top, especially when I got out of the water. I guess I could try a style with a thick waistband.
Is your scar high? Mine is below my hair line and I dont think they make bikinis that low.
I was thinking the same thing. I'd be pretty naked if I wore a bikini that couldn't cover my c/s scar.

I was also thinking this!!!

jb2rn · September 2012

mine isn't that bad, white in parts, pink/purple still in the middle. It's below my hair line, so you can't see it with a bathing suit or underwear.

mederma helped me a lot. I used it at bedtime for several months.

I am sorry you have hypertrophic scarring, I think for some, it's genetic (I know keloid can be). Now, if my scar would only FEEL normal, it's still painful/hypersensitive/numb, all at the same time..

skio · September 2012

Mine's a little bit of everything. For one, it's big. About seven inches. Some teeny spots at the edges are what I would call "barely visible," but most of it is a fairly dark pink, and the middle 2-3 inches is slightly raised/hypertrophic. No skin-hanging issues but I have one funny little indent on one side.

ktshafra · September 2012

My scar from my first c/s was hypertrophic. I had a new OB for my RCS and the incision/scar looks fantastic. I'm only 3 weeks out at this point, though, so I'm hoping it doesn't end up looking like my first.

kcisthebombdotcom · September 2012

What did they use to close the incision?

I had dermabond and my scar is pretty nonexistant. It's a very thin, skin colored line right now, but still was pink until about 12 months PP.

If you plan on more kids, that might be something to look into.

shibby00 · September 2012

SS, half is thin and white, barely visible. Half is raised and pink. I hate the half that is pink, lol.

Kissalouandlily2 · September 2012

my scar is not very noticable i get waxed and the lady did not notice or was just nice enough to not assume, but i can see it better i think becasue its my body you can see it when i wear a bikini but its not really that big of a deal its got an awesome story behind it...my daughter! Big Smile

Kissalouandlily2 · September 2012

my scar is not very noticable i get waxed and the lady did not notice or was just nice enough to not assume, but i can see it better i think becasue its my body you can see it when i wear a bikini but its not really that big of a deal its got an awesome story behind it...my daughter! Big Smile

LauLauCC08 · September 2012

My scar is horrible, red and raised. I am having a RCS in a few weeks and she is going to use staples and "hopefully" fix the previous scar. I had a horrible reaction to the surgical tape with baby #1 and they think that may have contributed.

It looks worse as I get more pregnant....

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