RISE C-Section Recovery Programs

Physician led, clinical strength regenerative aesthetics in Lower Queen Anne, Seattle that stimulates collagen and cellular renewal for a tighter, more radiant skin.

C-SECTION RECOVERY ✦ HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY ✦ XERF SKIN TIGHTENING ✦ HORMONE HEALTH ✦ REGENERATIVE PAIN CARE ✦

What C-Section Recovery is Supposed to Look Like

You did everything right—prenatal care, chiropractic, acupuncture, pelvic floor therapy, flipping baby positions—and your birth still ended in a c-section.

Your body was cut through seven layers of tissue to bring your baby into the world.

While your “recovery” was rest, ibuprofen, and a six-week checkup where someone glanced at your scar, cleared you for sex, and scheduled your next pap-smear on the way out.

You walk out of that appointment carrying the weight of a birth plan crumpled on the floor and a body that doesn’t feel like yours.

You’re told this is normal. That this is just what happens after a C-section. That you should be grateful to have a healthy baby.

You can be grateful, and you still deserve to heal.

At RISE, our C-section scar treatment starts where your OBGYN stopped:

Regenerative scar injection therapy to break up adhesions and restore sensation
PRP therapy to support deeper scar tissue remodeling and improve appearance
XERF skin tightening to address the shelf and lax skin so your stomach lays flat again
Functional lab testing to assess hormones, gut health, and inflammation
Bioidentical hormone support if your labs indicate a need
A full intake that includes the story behind your surgery, because your tissues have been holding that trauma and it's time finally, completely heal

Your birth story brought you here; we’ll help you write what comes next.

It’s Never Too Late To Heal

Our C-section recovery patients come to us at all stages. Some arrive six weeks postpartum. Some arrive years later, having lived with symptoms they were told were normal and eventually stopped questioning. 

Our C-section recovery program is for you if:

Your C-section scar is numb, painful, itchy, or feels like it isn’t part of your body
You have a shelf or overhang of skin above or below the scar
You developed low back pain, hip pain, or pelvic pain after your surgery
You experience painful sex, bladder changes, or more frequent UTIs since delivery
Your core doesn't engage the way it used to, and your workouts have suffered for it
Your periods have become heavier, more irregular, or more painful since your C-section
You are still processing the emotional weight of your birth experience and feel disconnected from your body
You have been to pelvic PT, chiropractic, or acupuncture, and still haven't found relief

If any of this sounds familiar, let us be (maybe the first) to tell you, you don’t have to live with it. At RISE, we address your healing from hormones to how you feel when you look in the mirror. It all matters here.

The RISE Approach to C-Section Scar Treatment

C-section scar adhesions are one of the most commonly overlooked sources of chronic pain and dysfunction in women. Scar tissue can migrate, attach to surrounding structures, and start to change the mechanics of the entire pelvis over time.

The pulling sensation at your scar. The low back ache that showed up after surgery. The bladder you have no control over. The pain you feel in sex.

These are not separate, unrelated problems. They are the effects of your unaddressed scar tissue.

Our approach begins with a thorough intake and assessment. We want to understand your birth story, your current symptoms, and what your body has been trying to tell you.

From there, we build a C-section recovery protocol that typically includes:

Regenerative Scar Injection Therapy

Using combinations of glutathione, B12, dextrose, and procaine, we inject directly into and around the scar to break up adhesions, restore nerve function, reduce pain, and reintegrate the tissue. Most patients notice a meaningful shift within the first few sessions. A full course of treatment is typically six to eight weekly sessions.

PRP Therapy

For scars that need deeper repair or have significant discoloration, platelet-rich plasma therapy stimulates cellular regeneration and helps the scar tissue remodel toward healthier, more integrated skin.

Functional Lab Testing

A C-section affects more than the incision site. We run comprehensive labs to assess hormonal changes, gut function, and systemic inflammation, because the body does not compartmentalize the way traditional medicine thinks it does.

Hormone Support

Many women experience hormonal disruption after a C-section that goes unaddressed. If your labs indicate a need, we build a personalized hormone support protocol to restore balance and support full-body recovery.

For women seeking recovery support plus aesthetic care, explore our Recovery + Radiance Program.

For Women Who Want Complete Restoration

If your C-section left you with a shelf, laxity, or overhang that exercise alone cannot resolve, XERF skin tightening offers a non-surgical path forward.

XERF uses radiofrequency energy to restore the architecture of the tissue at the deepest level, firming and lifting the abdominal skin without incisions, surgery, or downtime.

Because healing completely means feeling completely yourself again.

"Went in for scar therapy after a C-section and it totally released the scar so my stomach could lay flat again. Also unexpectedly helped with pain and even the emotional trauma associated with the birth. Released it all with just a couple quick injections. I don't know why this scar therapy isn't more common or talked about."

Jessica Wendling

C-Section Recovery

"After neck pain from a car accident, I tried everything — chiropractic, massage, physical therapy, acupuncture, graston. After just a few treatments with Dr. Storm, I couldn't believe the relief I felt. I was even able to make a 3-hour car trip without getting a migraine. I only wish I'd found her sooner."

Kimiko Anne Toyoda

PRP Injection Therapy

"I went to see Dr. Storm for perimenopause issues, food sensitivity, gut health, and joint pain. She was truly amazing, an outstanding listener, willing to work with me on anything. I feel like myself again."

Heather DeJong

Functional Wellness

Treat the Scar, Heal Everything

Your scar is not just a cosmetic concern or reminder of your surgery. It is actively affecting every part of your body. Most providers never look at the scar, but that is where we start. And when we treat it, the whole body responds.

Questions Your OBGYN Probably Ignored

How do I know if my C-section scar is causing my symptoms?

Scar adhesions can create pain and dysfunction far from the incision site, which is why so many women never make the connection. Low back pain, hip tightness, pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder urgency, and painful sex are all commonly linked to C-section scar adhesions. The only way to know for certain is a thorough assessment with a practitioner trained in scar tissue treatment. We offer complimentary consultations so you can find out whether this is the right path before committing to a full protocol.

How long after my C-section can I begin treatment?

We typically recommend waiting until your incision is fully healed, which is usually around eight to twelve weeks postpartum. That said, it is never too late to treat a C-section scar. We regularly see women years or even decades after their surgery with significant improvement.

How many sessions will I need?

A full course of C-section scar injection therapy is typically six to eight weekly sessions. Many patients notice meaningful improvement within the first two to three sessions. We assess your progress throughout and adjust the protocol based on how your body is responding.

Is the treatment painful?

Most patients describe the injections as mild and well-tolerated. Dr. Storm uses very fine needles and works carefully through the tissue in a way that is designed to minimize discomfort. Many report that the sensation of the scar releasing is immediately noticeable and deeply satisfying.

Will this help with the appearance of my scar?

Scar injection therapy primarily addresses function, sensation, and pain. It can improve the texture and integration of the scar tissue over time. For patients who want to address the appearance of the scar or the surrounding skin more directly, we often recommend adding PRP therapy or XERF skin tightening as part of the complete healing process.

What if I have had more than one C-section?

Multiple C-sections create layered scar tissue that can compound the symptoms described above. Treatment is still highly effective. We assess the full picture at your intake and design a protocol specific to your history.

Can C-section scar treatment help with emotional recovery from birth trauma?

Yes, and this is one of the most meaningful and unexpected outcomes our patients report. Scar tissue stores the physical imprint of trauma, and treating it directly can release not just physical tension but emotional holding as well. We approach C-section recovery as a whole-body, whole-person process, and take the emotional weight of your birth story seriously.