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Swollen Labia After Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by Mandy4 in Fernandina bch, FL
Latest answer by Shahin Javaheri, MD
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Tags: labia, swelling

I Am 4 Days Post Tummy Tuck Both Thighs and Left Labia Are Swollen Should I Call my PS? Is it normal to have labia and both legs to be swollen. I'm not sure if I should call my PS or wait till my appt.

7 answers to Swollen Labia After Tummy Tuck?

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Tummy tuck

This a difficult question without an examination.  It is possible that is from the surgery, especially when you are so close post-operatively.  Have you discussed this with your surgeon?
Shahin Javaheri, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Labia swollen after a tummy tuck

Complaining of having swollen labia is not unusual after a tummy tuck because of generalized swelling.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Swollen labia

It is not uncommon to have labial swelling after tummy tuck or abdominal lipoplasty. I would suggest you speak with your surgeon's office as it may be a sign of something more problematic. I would rather you call and have your questions answered, than have you worrying and not have your questions answered.
James M. Kurley, MD

Champaign Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck

 Yes it is very common to have swollen labia and discoloration.  The  progress is very important and should get better after the forth day and the top part of your body should get better first
Alejandro J. Quiroz, M.D.

Mexico Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling of labia following tummy tuck

In general, it is very common to experience pronounced swelling of the mons pubis which less commonly spreads down to the labia. However, there are potential problems such as hematoma, seroma, venous thrombosis or infection which should be excluded prior to dismissing the swelling. Discuss this with your PS but in all likelihood, it will resolve on it's own.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Labial Swelling Probably Due to Gravity

The swelling that describe in your labia is most likely due to gravity.  It is not uncommon to see this and it may sometimes be accompanied by purple discoloration.  On the other hand, you should never be shy about calling your plastic surgeon if you have questions.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Swollen labia and thighs likely normal but give your surgeon a call

Hi Mandy4 Swelling of the thighs and labia are likely due to general fluid retention after surgery. This is especially true if you had your surgery done under IV sedation, and tumescent fluid was placed in the abdomen as part of your surgery. The retained fluid tends to follow gravity, and that means it is more likely to be going to your groin and thigh area. Although this may be normal, I would still give your surgeon a call because they know you and your circumstances the... more
Lawrence Tong, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

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