Waxing a keloid cs scar (before 2nd cs)?

[freelancegirl]

I'm aware this might not be a widely experienced issue but just wondering if anyone has had a keloid cs scar and what they have done about hair removal in advance of another cs? My keloid scar doesn't really bother me as it's below the bikini line but it is as thick as small rope and my consultant said he would cut it out this time (eww!). I don't however want a razor near it as it's so chunky so wondering what to do in advance of the second one re hair removal.

Thought I would try bumping - although I realise it's niche!

The hospital just used an electric razor before my cs, would that be ok for you?

I've a massive keloid scar from my CS and I've had it waxed a number of times now when getting bikini area done - it's not been any trouble. Will wax again before childbirth/CS in a few months.

Ahh great, thanks for the replies. I'm not sure about the electric razor but if you've found waxing ok I will give that a go just in case they were tempted to break out the Bic. The scar can be itchy but that's dealable with. Thanks! Good luck with your second cs too. Am nervous about mine but looking forward to having the baby and also not being pregnant.

My cs scar is keloid, I shave over it with no issues at all

Thanks Tea. Maybe I will be brave and just give shaving a go. Mine is really raised though.

I'd check with your midwife and/or consultant on hospital policy.

I wasn't shaved before either my emergency or planned section. My hospital doesn't bother, it makes no difference.

No way could I put a razor near my scar :shudder:

I have no idea about scarring, but couldn't you use veet? Sorry if that's naive answer, just thought id chuck it out there as an alternative tho!

My midwife suggested Veet actually and I do use it on my legs. I might be wrong but was thinking it wasn't strong enough for the pubic area...? I have never tried it though it's not that I have super strong pubes

Mine is raised about 3-4 mm in places. I've been shaving since about 3/4 months after the section. I always use good quality razors ( the kind with the little guards on the blades) and can honestly say I've never nicked it or made it bleed.