Repairing previous c-section scar

[babybummp]

I am now 9 wks pregnant with 2nd bub and had c-section first time around and plan to have another one this time. My scar from my first pregnancy almost three years ago is all raised (hypertrophic I think its referred as?) and pretty much looks as red and raised as it did at the time of the surgery. My ob has said when I have this c-section he can cut out my old scar (effectively giving me a mini tummy tuck) and when he re-stitches it he puts some special dressing on to prevent the same thing happening, but its one I need to keep on (or keep applying) for at least 3 months after.

Just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and how they went healing after the repair.

Thanks!

[missie_mack]

Generally speaking they always remove the old scar and replace it. My new scar isn't as good as my first one, unfortunately.

[BlissedOut]

It sounds like a keloid scar, I get them a lot, it's caused by too much collagen.

I had my scar excised during my second c-section and so far it has healed much nicer, but it's a gamble, it could heal worse than your first unfortunately.

I was told disolvable stitches are the best for a clean heal.

Fingers crossed it heals nicely.

[BlissedOut]

Generally speaking they always remove the old scar and replace it. My new scar isn't as good as my first one, unfortunately.

Apparently not, I thought so too, but had to sign a separate consent form for the scar excision.

[missie_mack]

Apparently not, I thought so too, but had to sign a separate consent form for the scar excision.

I didn't sign anything or was even told about it until after the event