I got c section and the scar went keloid so İ took kenalog shots for 3 times. Any suggestions?

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Now its all thinned with a big dent.What should I do?will it be ok during my 2nd pregnancy?or should I get it removed before getting pregnant?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Treatment of keloids is an art. I would now avoid kenalog injections and speak to a specialist about repairing the atrophy. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Keloids in this area are prone to reoccur. I would suggest an in person consultation with an expert for evaluation. Keloids and hypertrophic scarring should be treated in a combination approach with lasers along with steroid/5fu injections. Best, Dr. Emer.

Jeffrey Antimarino, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Unfortunately C section scars can become thickened as they heal.  This is most likely due to the increased levels of hormones at that time.  The scar can certainly be revised surgically but if you are planning more children, I would recommend waiting until afterwards to revise the scar.  There is a good chance it would happen again at the next delivery so I wouldn't revise it and then have it recur.

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