Labiaplasty Aftercare Hygiene?

asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Jed H. Horowitz, MD
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Tags: aftercare, hygiene, infection, post-op, recommendation, recovery

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?

6 answers to Labiaplasty Aftercare Hygiene?

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

Ryan Stanton, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drryanstanton.com

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

Rigo Mendoza, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

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

Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD
San Jose Plastic Surgeon

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

Laurie Casas, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.casas.md

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

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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