C-section Closure

At Northern Center for Plastic Surgery in Bergen County, our board-certified plastic surgeons bring 30 years of combined experience in C-section closure and scar refinement. We understand that your C-section scar is a reminder of an important life event—and you deserve closure that looks as refined as possible. Using advanced surgical techniques performed in state-of-the-art facilities, we create fine-line closures designed to be minimally visible while prioritizing your comfort and natural appearance. While individual results vary, our surgeons' extensive expertise helps optimize outcomes for each patient.

Your OBGYN will make the usual incision and perform the delivery of your child.  He/she will repair your uterus and close your abdominal muscle fascia.  Once that is closed, c-section surgeon Dr. Capuano will take over, and perform a plastics closure of your skin and subcutaneous fascia in layers.  The advantage of a c-section plastic surgeon creating the closure is that this technique places the tension of the c-section closure on the fascia beneath the skin, which reduces tension on the skin itself.  Because the skin is made primarily of collagen and elastin, offsetting this tension reduces the tendency for the c-section scar to spread vertically, creating a fine line closure that is minimally visible.  If you are not planning on having any additional children, it is also possible for c-section surgeon Dr. Capuano, to excise some of your stretched skin to further tighten your abdomen.

C-section closure involves more than aesthetics—many patients experience discomfort, sensitivity, or functional concerns related to their scar. Our surgeons assess not only the appearance of your closure but also how the scar affects your comfort during daily activities, exercise, or future pregnancies. During your consultation at our Bergen County facility, we'll discuss your specific goals, whether you're looking to minimize visibility, reduce scar-related discomfort, or prepare for future procedures.