Correction of episiotomy scars
Perineal incision scar correction procedure is a non-invasive method that aims to improve the function and appearance of intimate areas.
Perineal incision scar correction is performed in an outpatient setting using a state-of-the-art CO2 fractional laser. As a result of the procedure performed, the perineal scar becomes smoother, shallower and brighter.
About the procedure
Correction of episiotomy scars. Correction of scars after episiotomy, including cracks during childbirth, is a non-invasive procedure that aims to smooth, shallow and lighten the scar. If the perineal wound has not healed properly as a result of natural childbirth, the resulting scar may not only look unsightly, but also hinder proper functioning. To remedy this, the patient may opt for a laser treatment. The desired effects of scar correction are usually achieved after several treatments, and the exact number of treatments is determined by the doctor during prior consultations.
What does the procedure look like?
Correction of episiotomy scars is an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia. It usually takes about 15-30 minutes. The doctor performs the procedure using an ablative fractional CO2 laser. As a result, the tissue is remodeled, as a result of which the scar becomes smoother, shallower and brighter. As a result, the scar is less visible and, above all, allows the perineum to function properly and painlessly. Immediately a week after the procedure, the patient may feel itching and burning of the treated scar. Redness of the treated area may also appear. All these fears will disappear completely over time. Full convalescence after the procedure takes about 30 days.
Who is the treatment dedicated to?
Correction of episiotomy scars is a procedure aimed at people who struggle with an unsightly scar that makes it difficult to function on a daily basis. Such a scar is most often the result of inaccurate suturing or a disturbed wound healing process caused by infection or dehiscence of the stitches. A direct indication for laser correction of scars after episiotomy is a feeling of numbness or pulling and pain during intercourse.
Recommendations and contraindications
Before the procedure of correcting the scar after episiotomy, the doctor conducts a gynecological consultation, which will allow to estimate the number of necessary procedures. In addition, several laboratory tests should be carried out before the procedure, such as: blood group determination, complete blood count, fibrinogen, HIV, HCV and HbsAg. Immediately after the procedure, for about a week, it is recommended to:
- avoiding the use of soap and spirit,
- avoiding intercourse and other intimate contacts,
- avoiding irritating the treatment site with a towel or sponge,
- limiting physical activity,
- avoiding hot baths.
- use preparations recommended by the doctor to support wound healing and care of the treatment area,
- avoid sunbathing in the sun and in a solarium,
- go for a follow-up visit on the date recommended by the doctor.
Contraindications to the procedure of correcting the scar after episiotomy are:
Effects
Thanks to laser correction, the scar after the episiotomy becomes smoother, shallow and brightened, with the final effect depending on the type and depth of the scar and the patient’s predisposition to wound healing. In the case of keloids, the procedure will inhibit the process of its enlargement. In some situations, on the other hand, the scar may become practically unnoticeable. The best results are achieved when the procedure is performed as soon as possible after the scar has formed. Usually, a series of 4-6 treatments is performed, which give such long-term effects that the entire procedure does not have to be repeated.
More and more people who are not satisfied with the appearance of the intimate areas and feel discomfort after improper healing of the perineal wound decide to correct the blins after episiotomy. The procedure makes bothersome ailments disappear and the scar itself becomes less visible. As a result, the correction of scars after episiotomy is becoming more and more popular and has good opinions among people who have decided to undergo this procedure.
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