C-Section Scars

If you have a c-section, you will have a scar.  Most c-section scars heal nicely but occasionally some c-section scars can turn ugly, especially if you have a history of keloids, which are scars that are thicker than normal, you may even develop an abnormal scar.

To help reduce scar tissue start with good quality, abundant nutrients that come from whole foods and/or whole food supplements. Vitamin E also gives excellent results on scar tissue, even old scars. (Use topically and orally) Also, adequate essential fatty acids such as evening primrose oil help soften such tissue.

In addition, once your incision has healed, try applying Comfrey, a naturally healing salve, directly to your healed scar.   If applied consistently, comfrey root can reduce scars.  It rapidly heals tissue on a cellular level.  It can relieve pain and provide faster healing of your scar.

Note: Comfrey tends to knit a wound together very quickly so do not use it on a wound that is still healing on the underneath layers. . Also do not ever use Comfrey unless you are ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT THE WOUND IS STERILE, WITH NO HINT OF FESTERING, PUS, OR INFECTION EXISTING, because you do not want Comfrey to heal the surface of the wound over an existing infection.

What causes a c-section scar to be a shelf?

A scar shelf is when the skin sits over the c-section scar and takes on a small overhang.  If you're not sure what I mean, these pictures will demonstrate.

Because of the location and nature of scarring, there's very little you can do about this phenomenon short of a tummy tuck.   Unfortunately, the best answer is introduce a diet low in fat and exercise!  Walking and swimming are very effective on this area. The object is to tone your muscles.  There are women who have been determined to get rid of this fatty shelf area and have done it.  You just have to get the determination and stick with it.

Reduce the appearance of your c-section scar

There are ways to reduce your c-section scar size thickness, height, and color on new and old scars, keltoids, hypertrophic scars and other scars by flattening, softening, smoothing and blending the surrounding healthy skin.

Find out more about how these Scar Reduction Silicone Strips work to reduce your scars