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How Long is the Recovery Period After a Wedge Labiaplasty Procedure?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Steve Laverson, MD
Question viewed 141 times
Tags: duration, healing, medication, recovery, technique, wedge

Do any medications help speed the recovery, or is recovery already pretty quick for this type of procedure (6 weeks or less?)

3 answers to How Long is the Recovery Period After a Wedge Labiaplasty Procedure?

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Labiaplasty Recovery

Labiaplasty, which most commonly involves surgical reduction of the labia minora (inner/thinner lips), has become a relatively common procedure over the last ten and even more so last five years. Whether the surgery is done using a laser, scalpel, or scissors does not really matter but what does matter is "symmetry". Symmetry is the most important aspect to the final aesthetic result. Also, it's not how much tissue is removed but how much is left remaining... more
Ryan Stanton, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drryanstanton.com

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Recovery after Labiaplasty

There ARE ways to speed up recovery after wedge labiaplasty. First, your surgeon must create a durable repair, resistant to trauma. My routine is both strong internal sutures to provide a solid closure and align the edges, supplemented by a double layer external closure creating a hermetic seal that prevents bleeding and is resistant to the inevitable friction the labia endures during daily activities. Beyond that, topical anesthetic for the patient to use at home helps... more
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Labia minora reduction recovery

Thank you for the question. In regards to the recovery after labia minora reduction surgery here are my suggestions for patients. I ask that a responsible adult transport the patient home. Bed rest is requested for 2 days with ice on the area during that time. Patients may resume light activity and “desk job” after 3 days but should avoid strenuous activity / sports for at least 3-4 weeks. Sexual intercourse may be resumed carefully after 4 weeks. I ask to see the patient... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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