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Women who have had C-sections.....?

Is it possible to ever get your tummy back to normal or even close to normal again? I've had 2 c-sections and have a "vertical" scar, but the scar tissue is so thick I'm afraid it will never go away.

Update:

I don't mean the scar itself....I mean flattening of the tummy due to the thickness of the scar tissue.

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  • 2 decades ago
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    I've also had 2 c-sections, and I'm thinking, at least in my case, no. (But my scars are horizontal.)

    Between the stretch mark scars and incision scars, I just don't see things going back to the what they were before without the aid of a tummy tuck to literally cut those scarred and de-elasticized areas off. I am not altogether sure if they can do much for a vertical scar.

    It doesn't hurt to check out a local plastic surgeon's website, or call the office to see what they can advise. There may be some non-surgical approaches (like the scar-reduction patch "Mederma") or similar products that'd be worth trying before going under the knife.

    Good luck! ;)

    Source(s): 2 pregnancies --> 2 beautiful girls :)
  • 2 decades ago

    I had a c - section 9 years ago now and my stomach is totally back to normal. It was within 6 months of me having it done. I can barely see the scar now, it just looks like a white line which you cant really notice much.

    However I don't have a vertical scar but I'm sure there is plastic surgery to cover such scarring if it bothers you that much.

  • 2 decades ago

    The scar could be improved by a tummy tuck surgery. In fact, the "ugly" vertical scar could probably be completely removed and replaced by skin from the upper abdomen, which would be pulled down and tightened. This u could consult with ur nearest medical center which has this facility

  • 2 decades ago

    It has been 8 years since I had my c-section. I can still see my vertical scar, it has faded somewhat, but not by much compared to other old scars. I can still see the staple holes next to it as well. I suggest just accepting it as part of who you are, learn to love it, you can wear the short bottoms instead of normal bikini bottoms.

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  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Abdominal exercises to firm the belly. Mederma to shink and soften the scar. If this does not work, try a plastic surgeon for a tummy tuck.

  • 2 decades ago

    give it some time, my mom had a c-section with me and my 21 year old brother, and im 15 now, but she just has a little scar and its not that noticeable, but everbody is different, it may wear away.

  • 2 decades ago

    I think it will be very hard. I had 1 c-section and I am still having problems trying to get mine back to normal!! And my son is 2!! Good luck!!

  • 2 decades ago

    yes for some it will depends on what kind if u had vertical no but horizantal yes it will go away

  • 2 decades ago

    i dont know but u should try coco butter. ask your doctor what he recommends. im still just trying to get my firm stomach back. i feel your pain. good luck!

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Sounds like you've already attracted two many men.

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