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How long is it supposed to it take for a c-section scar to fade?
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About a year: Most scar take about a year to fully mature. The reddness may get better but the scar will never fade completely. Protect it from the sun, massage and moisturizer it, pressure and topical silicone may help improve its appearance.
Answered 9/5/2013
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