The healing time for a cesarean section (C-section) can vary from person to person. Generally, it takes about 6 to 8 weeks for the incision from a C-section to heal internally. During this time, the body goes through a process of tissue repair and regeneration.
Here is a general timeline of the internal healing process after a C-section:
Initial healing (1 to 2 weeks): In the first week or two after the C-section, the body starts forming a blood clot at the site of the incision. The incision will begin to close, and the tissues underneath will start healing.
Scar tissue formation (2 to 4 weeks): Over the next few weeks, the incision site continues to heal, and scar tissue begins to form. The scar tissue helps to strengthen and stabilize the incision area.
Maturation of scar tissue (6 to 8 weeks): By the 6th to 8th week post-C-section, the scar tissue continues to mature and strengthen. The incision site should be well-healed internally, but it's important to remember that the scar will continue to remodel and fade over several months.