Surgical Procedures for Women
Caesarian scar revision - page 3 |
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What would you need to do before the operation?
If you are overweight you would be well advised to diet as best results are obtained in people who are the correct weight for their height. If you smoke there may be a slightly greater risk of poor wound healing.
What you should expect at the time of the operation?
The surgery is performed under local anaesthesia. If you desire, you may have sedation. The operation takes 45-60 minutes and you may wish to bring your favourite music with you to listen to on headphones during the operation. There should be no pain immediately after the operation as a long-lasting local anaesthetic injection is used. Later you should take simple over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol. Your abdomen will feel tight for the first week or so and you should avoid strenuous exercise during this time.
Recuperation
Light activities are comfortable immediately but strenuous exercise is not advisable for about 10 days. The scar will initially be a fine line, but may become raised and red temporarily. When it has fully settled, it should be pale, fine and flat. Mr Nduka will advise on ways to improve scars that are not settling.
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