Female enhancement surgery like labiaplasty is a procedure that focuses on restoring the youthful feel of vaginal labiae. It can be done in many ways, with the most common one being removal of excess skin. Over a period of time,labiae is subjected to many changes including flabbiness and aging. Both labia minora and majora can be detected using this technique, and the decision to opt for such a surgery is definitely a personal one.
One of the factors that you should be concerned about is the post-operation recovery. Labiaplasty is an outpatient process, which means both surgery and recovery take less amount of time in comparison to invasive surgeries. If you are not sure about what to expect in recovery period, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Bruising And Swelling Is Completely Normal
When your vaginal labia is trying to recuperate from the surgery effects, it’s perfectly normal to have bruising or swelling for some days. While urinating if you feel inflammation or any sort of discomfort, run warm water over the affected area, or alleviate the pain by urinating in the shower. Apply some ice cubes in a cloth covering to minimize swelling in the affected area. If using hot water, make sure it’s just lukewarm, and not too heated up.
You Will Experience Minimal Pain After Surgery
At the time of operation, you may be given anesthesia injection to avert any pain or discomfort throughout the entire procedure. But once the surgery is complete, you are likely to experience some mild pain. Treating a highly sensitive area like labia is prone to some discomfort, but you will be provided with necessary medication to combat the after-effects of surgery. Make sure to take the dose as instructed by the surgeon.
Avoid Tight Fitting Lingerie
Any type of undergarment or clothing near the operated area should be lose enough to provide breathing space. You don’t want tight clothes to rub against the labia, which can ultimately worsen your recovery period. Stay away from tampons during the recovery phase, and make use of liners and pads, unless your doctor advises you otherwise.
Refrain From Having Sexual Intercourse
Although it can be hard to abstain from sex for a long time, but you need to stay away from sexual intercourse at least for a period of 6 weeks after labiaplasty. After that amount of time has passed, you can resume your regular sex routine, but make sure to consult the surgeon. After the surgery, vagina is susceptible to disruption, and one should not be rigorous on the sensitive area in in the initial few days.
It can eventually take five to six months for fully recovering from the after effects of surgery, but you can generally resume your daily activity within a week. If you want to have great results, be patient and strictly follow the instructions given by your surgeon. Consult Dr. Robert.S. Fischer M.D. today to get expert advice on how to go aboutlabiaplasty.
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