https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 00:46:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2405141 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 21:34:01 +0000 Dapple Grey 2405141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: Just right over it :)<br /> @Mrs.KMM: its worth a shot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2404279 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 11:00:52 +0000 kiddosc 2404279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are they doing the new incision close to the old one? Maybe she can still cut it out? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2404277 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 10:58:54 +0000 sunny 2404277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dapple Grey: do you apply any ointment or does the tape go right over the scar? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2403880 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 01:24:47 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2403880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dapple Grey: I might have to try that! Mine isn't super raised but it is a lot darker/redder than I would like. Maybe that will help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2402666 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 03:09:00 +0000 Dapple Grey 2402666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: It's 14 bucks on amazon ( where I purchased it) and comes as a big roll. I found my scar felt smooth like the next day. I also love the protection I feel from it- like a layer between my scar and my clothing, where as a cream or oil would not. I take it off to shower and it keeps its stick, allowing me to re-use the strip for several days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2402441 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 20:15:27 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2402441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dapple Grey: I've never heard of such a thing and I'm intrigued. Is it expensive? How quickly did you notice results? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2402364 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:12:40 +0000 DesertDreams88 2402364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following this to find it later.... I scar SO easily and any skin marks take forever to fade. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2402327 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 18:38:15 +0000 Dapple Grey 2402327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My scar is a bit longer than a c-section but I'm a few months post op from a tummy tuck and have been playing around with scar treatments.</p> <p> I bought this stuff on amazon called "mepitac" tape. It's basically a silicone medical tape and it's cheap. I have super sensitive skin and and scar easily and I really like it. It definitely helped flatten it out and take some of the red out. ( I've only used it a week or so)<br /> I think ultimately I'd probably suggest some type of cosmetic lasering when all is said and done if there is no improvement within a years time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2402256 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:31:01 +0000 sunny 2402256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamasig: i didn't find that Mederma worked for a different scar I had years ago either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2401695 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:10:55 +0000 Mamasig 2401695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine did after both c sections. My OB cut out the old scar tissue, and it's slightly better than the 1st but it's still ugly. I used mederma and vitamin e the second time. I'm hoping my third time is better and I'm going to use something else post partum (not sure what yet). I do think it's because of my skin type - I'm just prone to it. I have scars from breast augmentation that did the same thing. But those faded significantly. My c section scars are still relatively fresh and I keep having babies so no time to fade. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hypertrophic-c-section-scarring#post-2401666 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:55:15 +0000 sunny 2401666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone else get hypertrophic scarring after their c-section? I have a really gross scar which is bumpy and raised and my doctor originally said she would try to cut it out during a RCS but now the plan has changed and we won't be doing the RCS incision over the original one so now I'm worried I will have 2 hypertrophic scars! </p> <p>Has anyone tried silicone gels or anything like that to minimize the appearance? </p>