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Is Labiaplasty Massage the Best Way to Address the Issue of Possible Scarring?

asked 5 months ago by anon
Latest answer by John G. Apostolides, MD
Question viewed 245 times
Tags: labia, massage, prevention, scarring, technique

What should be considered about scarring - before deciding on a type of labiaplasty?

8 answers to Is Labiaplasty Massage the Best Way to Address the Issue of Possible Scarring?

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Labiaplasty: how to minimize, prevent and manage scarring and optimal techniques

Labiaplasty surgery is a highly effective and aesthetically successful surgery when offered to the right patients and performed by a trained and board certified plastic surgeon. The labial tissues heal very well and poor scarring is extremely rare. This is very dependent on the technique and incision placement of the labiaplasty. The wedge or J-incision technique seems to have less scarring issues with minimal pain or discomfort. For patients that... more
John G. Apostolides, MD

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon
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Massage is not needed after labiaplasty

Hello, Gentle massage (with your doctor's input) should not be harmful after labiaplasty, but is not an integral part of the recovery. Post-operative scarring of significance is not common. Massage is performed too early offers more risk than benefit. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD see video
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Scarring after labiaplasty is not a common complication.

Following labiaplasty I do recommend gentle massage of the suture lines after 2-4 weeks depending on how you are healing. I think it does decrease the time to when your labial tissue feel more normal.
Laurie Casas, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.casas.md

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Labiaplasty massage

This is a surgery that I perform quite frequently and to be honest, I have never asked my patients to massage the labia. Some of them do, and that is fine, but in general the tissue is quite elastic and the scars are barely visible after several months. I find that the wedge resection provides the best result, but I do combine it with some simple resection extensions if the excess tissue extends above the clitoral hood. Overall this is a very well tolerated procedure and can be performed... more
Daniel A. Medalie, MD

Cleveland Plastic Surgeon

www.clevelandplasticsurgery.com

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Is Labiaplasty Massage the Best Way to Address the Issue of Possible Scarring?

I have performed hundreds of labiaplasties both with simple resections and the wedge excision. Both methods usually give very good scars. I have never had any problems with hypertrophic scarring and I do not ask my patients to massage the scars in this area.
Rigo Mendoza, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Is Labiaplasty Massage the Best Way to Address the Issue of Poor Scarring

The method of labiaplasty, the way the technique was carried out and the placement of the incisions would determine the quality of the scar. In general, the area of the labia minora is very vascular and would heal well. As a result, massage the area is really not medically indicated.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Scarring after labiaplasty

Unless you develop a hypertrophic scar, there is no evidence massage will diminish or in any way affect the scar. Of course, aggressive massage before complete healing is contraindicated due to the expected discomfort this would cause, and the possibility of wound separation. After several weeks, intermittent gentle massage may help resolve swelling, but swelling will resolve with the passage of time without massage. Regarding reduction of labial scar, the best method... more
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Labia Minora Reduction and Scarring?

Thank you for the question. Having performed both “types” of labia minora reduction surgery, I have found that both techniques provide for a high degree of patient satisfaction. The tissues in this area tend to be very forgiving ( compared to other parts of the body). In my opinion, the most important thing you should “consider” about the labia minora reduction procedure is whether it is really indicated and, if so, who should perform... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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