After undergoing a cesarean section, many women have reported a small “flap” or fold in the lower abdomen, just above the scar.
Although it is a very common occurrence, it often causes considerable discomfort for women, leading them to seek various options to reduce it. This is why it is extremely important to understand the causes of its appearance in order to make informed decisions to eliminate it.
The fold of skin and tissue that protrudes above the surgical scar of the cesarean section is known as the “cesarean flap”. This change occurs because, during the incision and subsequent joining of the tissues, the skin and tissue layers adapt to the new shape of the abdomen.
This “flap” does not represent a health problem in itself, but it can affect physical appearance or even cause discomfort when moving or dressing.
