If I want to avoid having a C-section scar, when should I start keloid injections?

Is there any way to know for sure that I will develop keloids after a Cesarean section?

In reality, we can't know 100% whether or not keloids will form, or how severe they will be, but we can observe the early signs.

The formation of keloids is often associated with the following risk factors:

1. Personal or family history of keloids.
2. Younger people (under 30 years old) have a higher chance of getting pregnant than older people.
3. The wound is located in an area that is frequently moved.

The reason why young people develop keloids easily.

1. High levels of growth hormone lead to excessive collagen production.
2. The skin has good elasticity, allowing the wound to stretch considerably.
3. A stronger immune response.

Signs that may indicate a keloid formation.

• The scar is raised beyond the edges of the original wound.
• Symptoms include itching, redness, or tightness.
• The wound remains slightly red for more than 6-8 weeks.
• I feel a burning sensation around the wound.

But you don't have to worry too much, Mom, because...

1. Not everyone develops keloids.
2. Cesarean section scars are located in areas with less tension, making them less risky than other locations.
3. The doctor will suture the wound using a special technique to minimize scarring.

The doctor recommends this to the mother after childbirth.

1. Observe the wound regularly.
2. Take photos of the wound every 2 weeks to monitor any changes.
3. Follow basic wound care instructions as recommended by the doctors and nurses who performed the cesarean section.

If you think you have a prominent keloid from a C-section, are worried, want to reduce its size, or have the pigmentation blend in with your skin, please send photos or consult with a doctor.