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Episiotomy
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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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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Consult to discuss in detail
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Dr. Sunita Kothari
Obstetrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
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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Dr. Bhagyashree A
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
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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Dr. V.Suguna
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Episiotomy will heal well only if properly stiched
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes
Both will help equally Well
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