How to care for cesarean section wound

Our understanding of cesarean section wound is simply the mark left by cesarean section, but the depth of the mark greatly affects the appearance. Some wounds can be treated selectively to avoid leaving unsightly marks. Generally, the wound is grayish white, and there may be some itching symptoms when the scab is just torn off. At this time, you cannot scratch it with your hands, because this will easily leave ugly marks on the scar.

1. Do not remove the scab from the incision too early after surgery. Removing the scab too early and hard will take away the epidermal cells that are still in the repair stage, even tear off the dermal tissue, and stimulate itching of the wound;

2. Avoid sunlight to prevent ultraviolet rays from stimulating pigmentation;

3. Apply some topical medications such as Fuqingshuang, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, etc. to relieve itching;

4. Improve your diet and eat more fruits, eggs, lean meat, pork skin and other foods rich in vitamins C, E and essential amino acids. These foods can promote blood circulation and improve epidermal metabolism. Avoid eating spicy foods such as peppers, onions, garlic, etc.

5. If you want scars to disappear completely and restore your skin to its original appearance, you need to use scar removal products to achieve ideal results.

6. Keep the scar clean and hygienic, wipe off the sweat in time, do not scratch it with your hands, rub the scar with clothes or use water to wash it to relieve itching, so as not to aggravate local irritation, promote inflammatory reaction of connective tissue, and cause further itching.

Wound selection for cesarean section

(1) Vertical

Surgical method: Make a vertical cut of about 15 cm in the center below the navel.

Advantages: If there are any unexpected situations during the operation, it is convenient to enlarge the wound, the scope of the operation will be clearer, and the time will be faster.

Disadvantages: The wound looks ugly. In addition, since the scar is pulled under greater pressure, straight wounds are more likely to grow scar tissue or produce abdominal hernias.

(2) Horizontal

Surgical method: Make a horizontal incision of about 10 to 15 centimeters at the upper edge of the pubic bone below the abdomen, which is also the upper edge of the pubic hair, like a smile.

Advantages: The wound is more aesthetically pleasing and less likely to cause abdominal hernia and scar tissue.

Disadvantages: The field of view of the wound will be reduced, which is not suitable for other complex surgeries or obese people.

Through this article we understand that cesarean section wounds can also be selected, and the traces left by different choices will also be different, so we need to learn more about it in daily life. You must be extra careful when caring for the wound. Do not scratch it with your hands and do not leave the wound in a humid environment, as this will affect the marks left behind in the long run.