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I had internal vaginal incision on the right side during childbirth a mon back. how much time does it take to recover. any suggestions for quick recov?

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Depends: The outer skin should be healed or healing. Traditional recommedations are 6-8 weeks to be healed to the point in which you can return to your normal activity. Any injury or surgery will be completely healed in 6 months, so whatever you are left with at 6 months is what you can expect to be "permanent".

Answered 3/26/2013

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