Patient's question:
I have been postpartum for a full month after a C-section, but there is still some yellowish purulent discharge from the end of the incision. The entire incision is numb, with no sensation at all, as if that piece of skin isn't even mine—it's very uncomfortable. I suspect my incision has become infected.What kind of help I am seeking: How long does it take for a C-section wound to heal?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Scars are marks left on surgical wounds, generally appearing white or grayish-white, smooth, and hard in texture. Approximately two to three weeks after the surgical incision heals, the scar begins to thicken. At this stage, the area becomes red, purplish, hardens, and protrudes above the skin surface. New nerve endings form in the scar area, but they are disorganized. The thickening phase of the scar typically lasts for about three to six months. Gradually, the proliferation of fibrous tissue ceases, and the scar becomes flatter and softer. The color changes to dark brown, and at this point, the scar may cause itching and pain, with pruritus being particularly noticeable.