Is this keloid ?

Question

Hi mummies that went through csection. How do i know if i have keloid? I am 10 weeks PP, and since 4 weeks PP or so my incision has been hard and little bit raised like a little bump compared to the other part of the skin. (But it doesnt look raised, just when i touch) Colour is pinkish. When i went for my 7 weeks follow up gynae appt, she didnt mention raise anything about having keloid.Is this the start of keloid ? I do have the anti keloid gel.

Sabrina Florentina · Answer

At 10 weeks PP the scar is still actively healing, so some firmness and a pinkish raised feeling is pretty normal at this stage, and your gynae likely would have flagged it if she was worried. That said, since you already have the anti-keloid gel, it is worth asking your gynae or PD whether to start using it now, just so you are not waiting too long if it does need attention. I will be honest, my own C-section scar felt exactly like what you described and it eventually flattened out over several months, but I know not everyone's experience is the same. If you are unsure or it starts looking more raised or spreading wider, just call your gynae's clinic for a quick check rather than waiting for the next scheduled appointment.