Do you know how to prevent and treat cesarean scars?

Cesarean scars appear when mothers give birth by cesarean section. In addition to the baby's health, the most concern should be whether there will be scars after a cesarean section. What do postpartum mothers need to know about the care and recovery of cesarean scars? Here's what you need to know about how they affect your health.

Scar formation mechanism: cesarean section scars are scars on the wound site after cesarean section delivery. Because the early granulation growth is too fast, the skin growth is too slow, and the early stage is light red or dark red, smooth and complex in texture. And because the skin tension will stretch to both sides, the greater the pressure, if the stress is not controlled, the area of ​​scar formation will become more significant in the later stage. Hypertrophic scars are usually formed 1-2 months after cesarean section. The scars are red, purple, hardened locally, and protrude from the skin surface. There are new nerve endings at the scars, and some people feel itching and pain.

Types of cesarean section scars: There are two standard surgical incisions in clinical practice: vertical and horizontal. Due to skin tension problems, scarring and hyperplasia are more likely to occur. Many moms prefer horizontal cuts because they are easier to hide. They also heal faster and reduce pain than vertical incisions.

How to prevent cesarean section scarring?

Longterm Medical hydrocolloid dressings are recommended after a cesarean section to accelerate wound healing and allow for epithelial cells' smooth, orderly, and rapid growth. The prevention of cesarean section scars is inseparable from the seamless tape. It is necessary to observe the incision at all times. Longterm Medical seamless video can be used for the part that falls off the scab first. It can close the wound well and prevent hyperplasia. You can wait until the wound width is relatively stable. It can be used in combination with scar removal products. After the skin is not damaged, there is no bleeding, redness, swelling, etc., you can use the Longterm Medical silicone gel scar patch for 3-8 months. Because the main ingredient is silicone gel, external use does not affect breast milk, and timely and continuous service can play a role in preventing scar hyperplasia. It can be used in the golden period of scar prevention during the hyperplasia period (0-3 months), which can prevent and inhibit hyperplasia to the greatest extent, help scars heal as well as possible, and achieve the effect of inhibiting hyperplasia. Spots may become wider within three months of use, an everyday phenomenon caused by skin tension, and can be relieved with continuous use.

How to lighten cesarean section scars?

For hypertrophic scars within two years, soften scars, reduce scar congestion and relieve itching symptoms, a Longterm Medical silicone gel scar patch can be used for cesarean section scars, providing a simple and safe solution to help heal old and new cesarean section scars. Clinical studies have shown that silicone scar dressing help C-section scars become flatter, lighter, and softer, meaning women can feel more confident in their skin.

What are the advantages of silicone scar dressing manufactured by Longterm Medical?

1. The color of the silicone gel is close to the skin color and is invisible and beautiful.

2. Waterproof and antibacterial.

3. Painless tearing.

4. Rinse can be used repeatedly.

5. Pure physical without drugs.

6. No side effects.

Longterm Medical launched the first silicone scar dressing in Asia, ranking first in Asia and fourth globally. Therefore, our silicone gel technology is internationally leading. Some international brand dressings are also processed and produced by us. Meanwhile, the raw materials for this silicone  scar dressing are imported. Our products can not only guarantee quality but also have higher cost performance.

Precautions for using silicone gel scar patch:

To adapt to the skin, it is recommended to use it for 2-4 hours on the first day, then increase it by 4 hours a day, and gradually increase to 24 hours. Please pay attention to ventilation when using it. It must be breathed every 4 hours, about 10 minutes, and once before bed. It is recommended to apply 24 hours a day, remove the dressing once a day, and check and wash. After cleaning, it can be reused without detergent. Rinse the patch and dry it or blow it with a hair dryer. Please stick the silicone gel scar dressing back to the release paper when it is ready for use. Each treatment course of silicone gel scar dressing is two months, and those with severe uterine scars should continue to apply it for more than six months. The longer the use time, the more pronounced the effect will be.

Hope to provide more help for your health at Longterm Medical!

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: July 8, 2022