How long does it take for a cesarean section wound to heal?

Usually, the surface wound of cesarean section can heal in 7 days after surgery, while the muscle healing takes about 20 days or more, and it takes about 2 months for the uterine incision to recover completely. The healing of the wound after cesarean section requires a certain process, usually within 3 days for tissue decomposition, on the 4th day tissue cells proliferate, elastic fibers and collagen fibers increase, and the wound begins to heal, about 1 week after cesarean section, the stitches can be removed and the wound basically heals well. Since cesarean delivery is generally sutured in three layers, muscle healing is slow and it takes about 20 days or more to completely heal and form tough scar tissue, while intra-abdominal wounds, especially uterine incisions, take about 2 months to fully recover. In addition, it takes 2 years after cesarean section for the scar of the uterine incision to regain some elasticity, so it takes 2 years after cesarean section before you can get pregnant again. During the wound recovery period after cesarean section, pay attention to rest and avoid strenuous exercise so as not to affect the recovery of the uterus.