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2022-05-11 11:04:20
Does doctor do episiotomy after giving local anaesthetic? Which scar heals better c section stitches or vaginal stitches
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I hope you are not going to make a choice for  Caesarean or Normal delivery  based on this single factor. There will be some excellent Obstetricians in every city  who show the skills of a Plastic surgeon while stitching an episiotomy.

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Yes local anaesthetic is injected and episiotomy is given,but indication of both the method are different.so don't compare two.

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Both heals better and episiotomy is done after giving local anaesthesia

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Both will heal well when done under aseptic precautions

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Both are two different issues….
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Answered2022-05-11 11:06:11

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Yes... Episiotomy sutures are taken under local anesthesia Healing depends on multiple factors But ceserean section and vaginal delivery has same chance of healing

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Episiotomy  will heal well only if properly stiched

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Yes Both will help equally Well

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