Labiaplasty Aftercare Hygiene?

Is there anything I can do to clean myself in a way that avoids post Labiaplasty pain? Are yeast infections more common because of this?

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Labiaplasty aftercare.

Gentle cleansing, and avoiding excessive washing or rubbing (so as not to prematurely dissolve your sutures), while avoiding infection (yeast or bacteria) will allow your tissues to heal in this warm, wet, and constantly-moving area. Sitting on a toilet or any surface puts incredible stresses on healing surgical wounds, and it seems a miracle that we can get these areas to heal up at all! But they do, in most cases, by just following the rules and not doing ANYTHING to excess, including... more

Post operative labiaplasty instructions

Prior to a labiaplasty, I have all of my patients purchase a spray bottle and a sitz bath. They should spray water each time they urinate to keep the area clean. ANtibiotic ointment is placed 4-6 times per day to keep the incision line moist. I also give a presciption for either lidocaine spray or gel to help with post operative pain in addition to oral pain meds. Yeast infections are a result of the antibiotics given to prevent bacterial infections. In patients who know they are prone to... more

Post Labiaplasty Yeast Infections

Post labiaplasty yeast infections are most likely due to oral antibiotics given around the time of surgery. It is appropriate to take such antibiotics to decrease the chance of bacterial infection, but unfortunately this sometimes opens the door to yeast infections, which by the way are easier to treat. I have my patients shower the day after surgery, washing this area gently with soap and water. Gently spraying this area with soapy water each time you use... more

Labiaplasty: care after sugery

I agree with all of the answers below: warm sitz baths soapy water antibacterial cream cool compresses gentle hand held shower

Labiaplasty aftercare and hygiene

I usually have patients shower or sit in a warm bath tub begining 24-48 Hr after a labiaplasty. I also have them use a topical antibiotic ointment for the first 1 to 2 weeks following the procedure. However, I would avoid hot water or heating pads as this can increase swelling and pain. Cool moist compresses can help with initial swelling and discomfort. Labiaplasty should not increase the risk or frequency of yeast infections.

Labiaplasty Aftercare Hygiene

You should follow your doctor's post operative instructions. I let all my patients shower after 24 hours. My patients are instructed to get a water bottle to rinse after using the bathroom and then pat the area dry. We don't want them wiping and accidentally pulling on the stitches. Yeast infections are probably related to the use of antibiotics before and/or after surgery. It is best to contact your doctor if you suspect a yeast infection and not just use... more

Labiaplasty aftercare key to reducing pain and infection

Aftercare following labiaplasty is very important so that you can reduce swelling and infection. I ask the patients to purchase compression shorts, a water bottle and antibiotic oinment. After surgery I have the patients wear ice and place it on the labia, 24/7 for 3-4 days. i also ask the patients to wash every time they urinate or have a bowel movement with a water bottle filled with soapy water squirted over the labia. the area is then dried, antibiotic oinment is placed. This has seemed... more

Labiaplasty Aftercare

Because the labia have such a robust blood supply, they are relatively quick to heal after Labiaplasty and resilient, although not immune, to infection. "Post Labiaplasty pain", like pain after any other surgical procedure, is variable from one patient to the next. I recommend patient use ice to the area for the first 48 hours in combination with a specially designed topical anesthetic cream, and an oral narcotic as needed for the first 4 -5 days. Most of the pain... more

Labiaplasty and Hygiene?

Thank you for the question. Specific postoperative care instructions would be best addressed to your operating plastic surgeon. I ask my patients to start showering at about the 4-5 post op day. Gentle use of soap and water is encouraged. If the area is painful at this point direct contact should be avoided. Yeast infections are not uncommon and are probably related at least in part to the use of peri operative antibiotics. I hope this helps. more