What is the Best Way to Reduce Scarring after a C-Section?
After a c-section, you may look at your c-section incision and wonder what sort of scar it will leave. But don’t worry. There are simple things you can do during your c-section recovery to reduce c-section scars.
Scar gels and creams can promote scar healing by softening and smoothing scars, which causes them to blend in. Scar gels and creams are easy to apply, but in order for them to be effective, they have to be reapplied several times each day.
Silicone sheeting can also help improve the appearance of a c-section scar. It comes in pre-cut shapes, including a c-section scar shape, so you can just peel off the back and place it over the scar. It’s not as messy as scar gels and creams.
Although silicone sheeting will give you continuous scar treatment without frequent reapplication, it can wear off during exercise, so it may not be the best daytime option for people with extremely active lifestyles.
For best results, you might want to try a combination of scar gels and creams and silicone sheeting.