Labiaplasty

Common Recovery Questions After Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty is a surgical process to remove drooping, overhanging inner vaginal lips or labia minora. Excess tissue can cause discomfort and pain, feeling of self-consciousness in public and irritation during daily activities. That extra tissue is targeted by labiaplasty, in order to address the concerns. In the recent years, the procedure has grown in popularity, and it has been quite effective in providing both functional and cosmetic benefits. As more and more women are opting for this procedure, it is quite certain they will have questions about the recovery phase after the treatment. Here are a few queries answered for you.

How Long Does Itching And Swelling Last?

Itching and swelling are two common occurrences after you are done with the procedure and are in recovery phase. You may experience peak swelling for the first 2-3 days, and then it will subside in the following weeks. While everything is healing in the first week, you may feel some itching as well. This is completely normal and nothing to be worried about. In case the itching persists for more than a week, you should immediately visit the surgeon, as it could be an allergic reaction to a medication. In a week’s time, the initial pain, itching and swelling will settle down dramatically.

Can The Healing Process Be Accelerated?

As a rule of thumb, anyone should minimize their daily activities initially after the surgery. Discomfort and itching can be treated with witch hazel cooling pads, while swelling can be controlled with cold compresses. Before applying anything on the surgical area, always consult your doctor. Don’t forget to go for follow-up consultations with the surgeon, as it will give you a good idea about your healing status. Inform him about any allergy that you had previously, so that things can be controlled in time.

How Does The Scar Appear After The Procedure?

Dissolvable stitches are generally used by the plastic surgeons during the labiaplasty procedure. It gets dissolved within 3 to 4 weeks. More often than not, the scar blends nicely into the tissue, which naturally has multiple folds and wrinkles. It is hidden so well that is hardly noticeable. The scar tissue becomes firm after the stitches dissolve, and it softens after several months.

How Long Does It Take To Get Back To Normal Lifestyle?

The answer to this question depends on a lot of factors related to how you deal with recovery period after labiaplasty. If everything goes fine, you can get back to your fitness routines and daily lifestyle in two to four weeks after the surgery.  For sexual intercourse, the scars can become strong enough, only after 6-8 weeks. However, you should always check with your doctor. Any sort of carelessness during the recovery phase is only going to extend your recovery period. Hence, it’s your responsibility to take care on your part.

Labiaplasty has been proved to be effective with long-lasting results. If you think, it is the right choice for you, consult a qualified plastic surgeon today.

This article was not written by Dr. Robert S. Fischer M.D and may not represent his views. To talk to Dr. Robert S. Fischer M.D. please contact the office directly.

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