Infected c-section scar

Is your c-section scar infected? Or is your wound infected and are you concerned about scar formation during the recovery process? Learn about the impact of wound infection on scar formation and how to best treat your c-section scar.

Due to the depth of the incision and the size of your c-section wound, it will take a while for the wound to heal closed. 

Before the wound is fully closed, it is important to keep the wound clean and cover it with sterile materials. This helps prevent a bacterial infection, which is usually the cause of an infected c-section wound. Take care to monitor the wound to watch for signs of infection and follow your doctor’s advice. This is all to prevent infection and promote wound healing. 

Signs of c-section wound infection:

If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to receive professional treatment. Ignoring these symptoms might lead to severe medical issues.

While a scar is not easily infected, the wound after your c-section does have a chance to get infected. This is because a wound is open, while the skin of a scar is closed. Due to the depth of the incision and the size of the wound, it will take a while to heal closed. Once stitches are removed or have dissolved and the wound has closed, you have a scar.

As the skin of a scar is closed, a scar rarely gets infected. If the skin of the scar opens again, it can get infected and cause the above mentioned symptoms.

Even if your c-section scar is not infected, it can cause symptoms. This is because there is a significant chance that your c-section scar will develop into an abnormal scar. 

Symptoms of an abnormal c-section scar are:

You can prevent and reduce these symptoms with appropriate scar treatment.

Was your c-section wound infected? Then this can increase the chance of abnormal scarring and symptoms. After a c-section, there is already a 50% chance of developing a hypertrophic scar. 

If the wound was infected and takes over 2 weeks to heal closed, the chance of this type or even a keloid scar developing increases. If this is the case, it is recommended to start scar treatment as soon as the wound is closed to prevent abnormal scar formation.

If your c-section wound was infected, it is recommended to start scar treatment as soon as the wound is closed. This way, you can prevent abnormal scars from developing. Proven effective treatment such as Scarban C-Section can also be used when a scar starts to give symptoms, usually after 6 weeks. 

Scarban C-Section is silicone therapy for your scar supported by research and optimised for your c-section scar. Silicone scar sheets are also the most widely used scar treatment. This is because silicone scar therapy covers the delicate scar tissue and reduces moisture loss.

Was your c-section wound infected? Then this can increase the chance of abnormal scarring and symptoms. After a c-section, there is already a 50% chance of developing a hypertrophic scar. 

If the wound was infected and takes over 2 weeks to heal closed, the chance of this type or even a keloid scar developing increases. If this is the case, it is recommended to start scar treatment as soon as the wound is closed to prevent abnormal scar formation.

If your c-section wound was infected, it is recommended to start scar treatment as soon as the wound is closed. This way, you can prevent abnormal scars from developing. Proven effective treatment such as Scarban C-Section can also be used when a scar starts to give symptoms, usually after 6 weeks. 

Scarban C-Section is silicone therapy for your scar supported by research and optimised for your c-section scar. Silicone scar sheets are also the most widely used scar treatment. This is because silicone scar therapy covers the delicate scar tissue and reduces moisture loss.

Apply Scarban C-section to enjoy these benefits:

Scarban C-Section can help the scar recover faster, and prevent and reduce hypertrophic and keloid scars.