C section Scars Articles


Jul 13, 2010: No difference in scars from different cesarean section procedures
Researchers recently studied the scars from cesarean sections to see if there was a difference in the cosmetic outcomes when the wound was closed using different methods, ModernMedicine.com reports.

Jun 04, 2010: Bethenny Frankel may want to look into silicone gel scar treatments
Bethenny Frankel, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of New York City, gave birth to her daughter Bryn via a cesarean section surgery three weeks ago.

May 27, 2010: A combination of scar massage and silicone ointments can reduce scars
Those who suffer from scars know that the unsightly abrasions can cause a loss of confidence. Innovations in scar treatment are happening all the time. Silicone gel sheeting has been clinically proven to help, but there are other techniques that may also work to diminish scars.

May 25, 2010: "Mommy makeovers" gaining popularity
Plastic surgery is becoming more popular with older women who have recently given birth. Termed, "mommy makeovers," these plastic surgery packages, which usually include a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, are returning moms to their form before pregnancy. Mothers considering plastic surgery should know that any resulting scars can be treated with silicone gel sheeting.

Apr 20, 2010: C-section rate rising down under
Health officials in Australia are attempting to understand the country's rising C-section rate, which is currently estimated to be around twenty-five to thirty percent of all births.

Mar 24, 2010: One third of all American births are C-sections
Child birth can be a trying time for women.

Mar 10, 2010: Elective C-sections a growing trend in Oregon
Though C-sections were once performed as an emergency procedure during childbirth, obstetricians are now reporting a growing number of women who are scheduling the procedure even though they experience no problems with their pregnancies.

Feb 15, 2010: Study promotes stitches, not staples for C-section surgery
According to a new study performed by American doctors, pregnant women who have had elected to undergo C-section deliveries are less likely to endure complications from the surgery if their wound is closed using sutures rather than staples.

Feb 11, 2010: With scar treatments, C-section births on the rise
As research continually indicates that caesarean section births do not cause serious long-term medical problems, and as new remedies to C-section scars emerge, increasingly more infants are being born through the alternative technique.

Feb 10, 2010: Study: Healed C-section scars do not obstruct future births
A recent study gives good news for expectant mothers who worry about future births because of a C-section scar on their uterine wall.

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