C-section shelf

[Anonymous]

Hi all - recently had my third, second c-section. With my first c section, I don’t remember ever having a “shelf”. This time, there’s definitely like a slight depression where the scar is. Will that go away if I get back to my usual (pretty petite size)? For example, if you have a flat stomach does the shelf remain?

[Anonymous]

No, I didn’t have one with my first but have had multiple c sections since, I’ve gotten smaller weight-wise than I have in my life, and it’s never gone away since my second. You can work on the scar tissue to help break it up, but it’s never been a life-changing difference for me. I plan to get surgery in the future.

[Anonymous]

Scar tissue massage with cupping will smooth it out some. Also lymphatic massage. It’s several layers of multiple scars (not just the skin) that are preventing things from laying smoothly.

[Anonymous]

Mine never went completely away… I think it is scar tissue… I didn’t know about massage, etc. I’m pretty skinny though, and you would never know I had it unless you saw me completely naked (and even then I can’t imagine any man would think it’s a big deal). I could wear a bikini without it being an issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mine never went completely away… I think it is scar tissue… I didn’t know about massage, etc. I’m pretty skinny though, and you would never know I had it unless you saw me completely naked (and even then I can’t imagine any man would think it’s a big deal). I could wear a bikini without it being an issue.

Thanks! Could you wear a tight item of clothing without the shelf being noticeable?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mine never went completely away… I think it is scar tissue… I didn’t know about massage, etc. I’m pretty skinny though, and you would never know I had it unless you saw me completely naked (and even then I can’t imagine any man would think it’s a big deal). I could wear a bikini without it being an issue.

Thanks! Could you wear a tight item of clothing without the shelf being noticeable?

DP but I’m 105 lb and I won’t wear a bikini because it’s noticeable enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mine never went completely away… I think it is scar tissue… I didn’t know about massage, etc. I’m pretty skinny though, and you would never know I had it unless you saw me completely naked (and even then I can’t imagine any man would think it’s a big deal). I could wear a bikini without it being an issue.

Thanks! Could you wear a tight item of clothing without the shelf being noticeable?

PP - like what? I wear yoga leggings all the time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi all - recently had my third, second c-section. With my first c section, I don’t remember ever having a “shelf”. This time, there’s definitely like a slight depression where the scar is. Will that go away if I get back to my usual (pretty petite size)? For example, if you have a flat stomach does the shelf remain?

Are you a woman or a man?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi all - recently had my third, second c-section. With my first c section, I don’t remember ever having a “shelf”. This time, there’s definitely like a slight depression where the scar is. Will that go away if I get back to my usual (pretty petite size)? For example, if you have a flat stomach does the shelf remain?

Are you a woman or a man?

? would a man have had a c section, let alone 3?

OP, if you have stretched out skin, like I do, then no, it doesn't go away unless u have surgery

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mine never went completely away… I think it is scar tissue… I didn’t know about massage, etc. I’m pretty skinny though, and you would never know I had it unless you saw me completely naked (and even then I can’t imagine any man would think it’s a big deal). I could wear a bikini without it being an issue.

Thanks! Could you wear a tight item of clothing without the shelf being noticeable?

PP - like what? I wear yoga leggings all the time.

I was thinking like a dress or skirt? Something that is fitted. I feel like yoga leggings kind of hide all imperfections.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi all - recently had my third, second c-section. With my first c section, I don’t remember ever having a “shelf”. This time, there’s definitely like a slight depression where the scar is. Will that go away if I get back to my usual (pretty petite size)? For example, if you have a flat stomach does the shelf remain?

Are you a woman or a man?

? would a man have had a c section, let alone 3?

OP, if you have stretched out skin, like I do, then no, it doesn't go away unless u have surgery

Thank you! I don’t know that my skin is stretch there - I mean it was obviously and I have places where the skin is not as tight as it was, but this is more just the shape of my body? I don’t know how to explain it. The fact that it’s not loose skin was giving me hope that maybe it was just stored fat that I haven’t lost yet and could disappear.

[Anonymous]

Mine never went away -- I'm very slender (always a size 2), tried PT and she did things like massage, cupping, dry needling etc.

Then I went to a plastic surgeon, asked for a scar revision and he fixed in in an outpatient procedure that took 1 hours and cost $2,000.

Totally gone, and flat. The scar tissue was also starting to cause internal problems. No regrets about the surgery and I wish I did it earlier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mine never went away -- I'm very slender (always a size 2), tried PT and she did things like massage, cupping, dry needling etc.

Then I went to a plastic surgeon, asked for a scar revision and he fixed in in an outpatient procedure that took 1 hours and cost $2,000.

Totally gone, and flat. The scar tissue was also starting to cause internal problems. No regrets about the surgery and I wish I did it earlier.

Wow really? Do you mind sharing where you went?

What was recovery like?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi all - recently had my third, second c-section. With my first c section, I don’t remember ever having a “shelf”. This time, there’s definitely like a slight depression where the scar is. Will that go away if I get back to my usual (pretty petite size)? For example, if you have a flat stomach does the shelf remain?

Are you a woman or a man?

? would a man have had a c section, let alone 3?

OP, if you have stretched out skin, like I do, then no, it doesn't go away unless u have surgery

Men can give birth too. You know that, right?

[Anonymous]

No, men cannot give birth. (This type of talk really irritates me as a woman!)