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Labiaplasty Recovery - How Long Does It Take?
How long is the typical recovery period for Labiaplasty? What can I expect during the recovery period?
Asked 37 months ago by
savannah28 in des plaines
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Labiaplasty Recovery
Thanks for the great question -
In our San Francisco area practice we tell our patients that labiaplasty (for just the minora) tend to recover quickly.
We use dissolving sutures which typically are gone in a few weeks. There is usually a moderate amount of swelling for the first 2 - 3 weeks.
Usually patients can resume intimate activity at about a month.
I hope this helps.
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Labiaplasty Recovery
In discussing labiaplasty, it is assumed that we are speaking about the most common procedure which is labia minora reduction. Other labiaplasty procedures include labia majora augmentation/reduction or labia minora repair.
Surgery typically takes approximately 1 hour and performed under local anesthesia approximately 83% of the time. When performed under general anesthesia it is usually because of a patient request or when performed in combination with other procedures.
After surgery,...
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Four guidelines for labiaplasty recovery
One should avoid intercourse for 6-8 weeks following labiaplasty or reduction of the labia minor/inner lips.
Most swelling will subside in 3-4 weeks.
Most sutures will be present for the first 6-8 weeks.
Discomfort is usually minimal for the first week.
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Recovering from a labiaplasty
Labiaplasty recovery can vary however most heal within 4-5 weeks. It is very important to follow the post operative instructions of your surgeon. The most common delay to healing occurs when patients resume sexual activity or athletic activities that stress the operative site too soon. If you allow the area to heal without interruption there should be low risk of complications.
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Labia minora reduction recovery
I ask my patients to stay in bed for two days after the labia minora reduction procedure with ice on the area. Most patients are able to return to work 3 to 4 days after surgery (not strenuous). Some swelling and spotting after the procedure is common and I asked my patients not to be concerned about the appearance of the area for the first month given that the swelling may cause unnecessary anxiety.
I also ask my patients to avoid horseback riding, bicycle riding, prolonged sitting, and...
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Labiaplasty recovery
Recovery after labia plasty is fairly easy. Usually patients return to work within just a few days. There are no sutures to remove but there is swelling that last several weeks. We recommend abstaining from sexual activity for a period of 4 weeks to allow for complete healing. A mild narcotic pain medication is usually prescribed along with antibiotics estrogen cream. I hope that helps, good luck
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Labiapasty recovery
Most women experience only mild discomfort and swelling after labiaplsty and return to work within 4-5 days. The majority of the swelling resolves within 3 weeks and sutures are self dissolving. Intimate activity may be safely resumed at 4 weeks and light exercise between 3-4 weeks.
Dr. Pedy Ganchi
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LABIAPLASTY RECOVERY IS RELATIVELY QUICK WITH MILD DISCOMFORT
What to expect after Labiaplasty Surgery?
swelling for about 4 weeks, with the majority of improvement seen by the second week
back to work within 3-4 days, if not physical in nature
pain is well tolerated with Tylenol and decreases significantly by the end of the first week
showering is permitted the following day after surgery
sexual activity may be resumed 4 weeks post Labiaplasty
sutures used are mostly resorbable a will fall off on their own by...
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Labiaplasty recovery
Recovery from labia is usually pretty rapid. I have my patients rest with an icepack to the area for the first night and the next day if possible. That really seems to help. Most patients are back to work within 4 - 5 days and may resume intercourse in 2 - 3 weeks as long as it is not painful. Bike and horseback riding are okay after a month.
Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.
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Recovery is a weekend till back to work, 2 weeks till intimacy
Since this procedure is usually done under local anesthesia, it is a quick recovery for the body overall. Typically, a weekend off and back to work on Monday. Women will usually only use tylenol or maybe motrin after surgery for pain control. As far as back to sexual activity, I recommend 2 weeks for proper healing.
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Recovery after labiaplasty
Labia minora hypertrophy is an indication for labiaplasty. The technique is fairly simple and can be performed under local anesthesia. In most cases, recovery is within several days to one week, with avoidance of intimacy for at least two weeks.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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What to expect after Labiaplasty Surgery
1. You will generally need 3-4 days at home to recover.
2. Take Tylenol or the pain medication prescribed by your plastic surgeon to relieve your pain/discomfort. DO NOT take aspirin or ibuprofen because they can increase bruising and bleeding.
3. Shower the day after surgery.
4. Clean the incision site with hydrogen peroxide and put antibiotic cream/ointment on daily.
5. Your stitches should dissolve within 2-2 ½ weeks.
6. Swelling and tenderness should disappear within 6 weeks.
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Labioplasty recovery about 3 weeks
Labioplasty recovery is about 3 weeks. By then all the wounds have healed provided no complications.
No sex for six weeks after the surgery.
These are general guidelines. However, during the recovery period meticulous care of the area is required. Check with your Plastic Surgeon for his advise.
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Recovery is more swelling and inconvenience
The most common procedure is Labia minora reduction. I prefer to do them under a short general anesthetic for patient comfort. Bleeding is also better controlled with the equipment in an operating facility than that found in most office procedure rooms.
The early post-operative period (a week or so) is mostly one of swelling. The Labiae start to look kinda freakish. This resolves but can worry some patients in the short term. Most sutures dissolve but a few might need to be removed. I see...
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