Surgical Procedures for Women
Caesarian scar revision - page 2 |
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What are the consequences?
The operation leaves a scar in the lower abdomen, just above the pubic hairs and slightly longer than a traditional Caesarian scar. Some patients make better scars than others and in any case all scars are red initially. You will be advised of special measure that you ca employ to improve scar formation.
What are the limitations?
The operation will not remove excess fat on the abdomen- if there is significant excess fat, then liposuction may need to be added. If there is muscle laxity and mild skin excess, then a mini-abdominoplasty needs to be performed instead. A further pregnancy will of course stretch the skin again, although probably not to the same degree.
What are the risks?
This operation is usually performed as a day case under local anaesthetic. The scar will need to be supported with tape for a couple of weeks but there are no other specific risks of this relatively minor surgical procedure.
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