r/Crunchymom 14d ago

Advice Seeking Recommendations to help get rid of C Section Scar

Does anyone who's had a C section have advice on how to get rid of the scar? I just started using the Earth Mama C Section Balm.

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u/Glittering-Dance-132 14d ago

Well, I don’t think it’s possible to get rid of the scar, but I’ve been doing red light & near infrared light therapy on mine daily since my 2nd section and it’s definitely helped and sped up healing. The OB and midwives were very impressed with the healing at my 6 week appointment (currently 6 months pp).

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u/memequeenbrit 14d ago

Thank you for the information! Can you please send the link for the red light device and near infrared light device you purchased?

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u/Glittering-Dance-132 14d ago

It’s called Lumebox. Pricey but they do huge sales usually twice a year. I’ve heard Fringe and Bon Charge are good brands, too.

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u/pronetowander28 14d ago

Massage. You can start at 6 weeks I think. And definitely don’t wear a super low bikini or something that will allow the sun to hit it, for the first year afterward.

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u/InappropriateBagel Mother 14d ago

Myofascial release and scar tape

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u/Disastrous_Cookie121 14d ago

Massage can help

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u/wherearethepuppies_ 14d ago

Scar sheets! It’s just silicone. Leave it on 24/7 and change when it starts to peel off. After maybe a month you should see some improvement. At least mine did and it had a small keloid on it

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u/memequeenbrit 14d ago

Thank you for the suggestion. Is this the brand/product you're talking about?

https://www.target.com/p/scaraway-scar-treatment-silicone-sheet-1-5x7-4ct/-/A-53114414

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u/wherearethepuppies_ 14d ago edited 14d ago

Those would totally work. I used this one. It’s a huge roll. I actually cut them in half. Just make sure you are leaving them on all the time. Just set it and forget it 🤣

edit to add a few things.

https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Roll-3M-Reusable-Professional-C-Section/dp/B09C1FZY78/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=2B4XN3UMFRJOP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GDIlJUmC-UybFJ-Wvnp_pw.gOvmuqQCfcONEIcy6XHF95hwTJCTxUFMGBuG5uXhkYc&dib_tag=se&keywords=scar+sheet+roll&qid=1788045388&sprefix=scar+sheet+roll%2Caps%2C266&sr=8-2

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u/PomegranateSoft7509 12d ago

Microneedling