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.

With scar creams and gels you can avoid unsightly scars.

At one time or another, most of us will have an accident of some sort that will leave an unwanted scar. As we grow older, many of us will also incur a surgical scar or two. Scar gels and creams can help to reduce the appearance of scars, even those that are several years old. Scar creams and gels both soften the scar and smooth its appearance, so it blends in with the surrounding skin.

To diminish the appearance of an old scar, available products include silicone sheeting, scar gels, or scar creams. Silicone sheeting comes in pre-cut shapes and can be worn for long periods of time. It provides continuous scar treatment throughout the day. It is also less messy than scar creams or gels.

On the other hand, scar gels and creams may be more convenient for people with active lifestyles because silicone sheeting can wear off during exertion. Scar creams and gels can easily be applied and reapplied multiple times each day.

For best results, you may want to use a combination of silicone sheeting and a scar gel or scar cream.