Cesarean section scar refers to the traces formed at the wound site after cesarean section labor and delivery surgery, which is light red or dark red in the early stage, smooth and hard texture. Usually 1-2 months after the cesarean delivery surgery, proliferative scar is formed, the scar localized redness, purple, hardening, and protruding from the surface of the skin, there are newborn nerve endings at the scar, some people have itching and pain.
In order to minimize the formation and proliferation of scars, mothers should fully understand their physical and skin conditions before surgery, while after surgery, they should pay attention to keeping the wound clean and dry, avoiding strenuous exercise and overwork, eating a reasonable diet and following the doctor’s nursing instructions. Meanwhile, for those with scarring or scar hyperplasia that has already formed, medication, laser treatment or surgery can be considered to improve the condition.
The reasons for the formation of C-section incision scars are multi-faceted and include the following aspects:
- Personal constitution: Scarred mothers are more likely to develop scarring hyperplasia, which is hereditary.
- Surgery and suturing: The type of surgical incision (horizontal or vertical) and the suturing technique directly affect the formation of scars. A horizontal incision is less tense and helps to minimize the visibility of the scar, while a vertical incision is more tense and may result in a wider scar. The fineness of the suturing technique also affects the aesthetics of the scar.
- Postoperative infection and care: Postoperative infection will lead to increased inflammatory reaction, affecting the growth of granulation tissue and scar formation. Inadequate care such as inadequate rest, strenuous exercise and frequent contact with the wound may also lead to scar formation and proliferation.
- Other factors: Obesity and diabetes may also increase the likelihood of scar formation. Obese patients have higher fat accumulation, which may affect the blood circulation and healing of the wound; diabetic patients have persistently high blood sugar levels, which may interfere with the wound healing process.
The effects of C-section incision scarring can be minimized through a combination of postoperative care, medication, non-surgical treatment, dietary and lifestyle modifications, and psychological adjustment, such as the use of anti-scarring medications, topical injection treatments, and laser treatments.
Here we introduce to the readers another means of advance prevention of C-section incision scars, the main principle of which is to minimize the effect of C-section incision scars through non-invasive wound closure and sustained reduction of tension on the skin.
The following is a detailed analysis of its role:
I. Role of non-invasive wound closure
- Avoiding additional trauma: The non-invasive skin closure device avoids the need to puncture and cut the skin during traditional needle and thread closure, reducing the additional trauma that may occur during the closure process. This non-invasive technique helps protect the skin tissue around the incision and reduces the risk of scar formation.
- Reduced Foreign Body Irritation: By eliminating the need for foreign bodies such as sutures or staples, the non-Invasive skin closure device avoids the potential effects of suture foreign body irritation on the skin. This irritation may lead to an increased inflammatory response, which in turn affects the scar formation and healing process.
- Promotes Healing: The non-invasive closure helps maintain a moist environment in the wound, which facilitates cell regeneration and tissue repair. It also reduces the risk of wound infection, thus promoting faster healing.
II. the role of continuous skin tension reduction
- Reducing the tension of the incision: While pulling the incision closed, the non-Invasive skin closure device is able to pull the skin in a certain area around the incision closer, thus effectively reducing the tension of the incision. This tension reduction effect helps to prevent the incision from splitting due to excessive tension during the healing process, and also reduces scar growth and widening.
- Promote scar repair: Continuous tension reduction creates a favorable environment for scar repair. Under the effect of tension reduction, the scar tissue is able to remodel and repair better, resulting in a narrower, flatter, and lighter colored scar.
- Prolonged Skin Tension Reduction: Non-Invasive skin closure devices typically provide a longer duration of reduction, which helps to ensure that scars are always subjected to effective tension reduction during the healing process. In order to sustain the reduction, a skin tension reduction device can be used on a continuous basis for the procedure. This continuous reduction is important in preventing scar growth and improving the appearance of the scar.
The non-invasive skin closure device with its non-invasive closure and continuous reduction of the skin plays an important role in minimizing the incisional scars of cesarean section. By avoiding additional trauma, minimizing foreign body irritation, and promoting healing as well as reducing incisional tension and facilitating scar repair, non-Invasive skin closure devices help reduce the risk of scar formation and improve the appearance and texture of scars. Therefore, the use of non-Invasive skin closure devices in cesarean section is a recommended practice.
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