How Common Are Bumps Around Sutures Following Labiaplasty?

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Latest answer by Jed H. Horowitz, MD
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Are hard bumps considered abnormal?

6 answers to How Common Are Bumps Around Sutures Following Labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty Recovery

Like most surgeries, full recovery from Labiaplasty takes approximately 3-6 months until the patient experiences the final result. Depending upon surgical technique and healing differences between one patient and the next, it is not uncommon to see and feel some irregularity (or "bumps") along the suture line for up to 3+ months following the surgery. If you are beyond this point post-op then the next thing to do is raise the question with your surgeon at your... more

Ryan Stanton, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drryanstanton.com

Labiaplasty healing

Most areas of firmness and bumps will soften and fade by 4-6 months. The type of suture and time to dissolve can affect this

Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Healing after labia reduction surgery

If the “hard bumps” you are referring to is scar tissue along the incision line then this is part of the normal healing process. These areas should soften up over the course of several months. If you are concerned however examination by your plastic surgeon is the best way to go. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Depends upon technique

When done properly (my opinion of course) any bumps soften and eventually go away over the first few months. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD see video

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Labiaplasty scars and recovery.

Bumps around labiaplasty incisions can occur following labiaplasty surgery and typically resolve with time. Gentle massage can help soften the scars. If there is any drainage or if the suture line opens it will be important for you to consult your srgeon.

Laurie Casas, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.casas.md

Labiaplasty Results Take At Least Three Months To Appear Normal

It is not uncommon for women undergoing a labiaplasty to feel firmer areas or "lumps" along the incision areas. Most surgeons who perform these types of surgeries use dissolving sutures externally so that they do not need to be removed at a certain time. This can lead the edges of the labia minora to feel firmer or like there are ridges/lumps for a while. In addition, some of the bruising that always occurs can lead to some small firm areas until the bruise... more

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon

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