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How Much Pain is Generally Associated with a Wedge Labiaplasty?

asked 8 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: aftercare, comparison, healing, labia, medication, pain, recovery, surgery, wedge

What prescribed pain meds do most patients use? Would the pain compare to an episiotomy?

4 answers to How Much Pain is Generally Associated with a Wedge Labiaplasty?

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Pain following Labiaplasty

Regardless of the labiaplasty technique, although I prefer sculpted linear excision for best symmetry and removal of an adequate amount of the darkly pigmented tissue, most patients are getting pretty comfortable after 4 - 5 days. I would say the pain averages probably somewhere between a 4 - 6 out of 10 for the first 3 - 4 days but differs from patient to patient. Before that time an oral narcotic such as Vicodin and ice can be used but a topical local anesthetic cream I give my... more
Ryan Stanton, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drryanstanton.com

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Labia Reduction Recovery

Thank you for the question. Every patient's experience after surgery is different but in general the pain associated with labia minora reduction surgery is relatively minor In comparison to most other procedures I do. I try to use a lot of long acting local anesthesia during and after the procedure to help with the immediate recovery discomfort. Bed rest and ice are helpful in minimizing swelling and the resultant discomfort. Otherwise the... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Pain after labiaplasty

The labia, and the female perineum in general, are very sensitive due to a high density of sensory nerve endings and large "cortical representation" of perineal skin. The discomfort, in general however, is not severe because you do not bear weight in this area, and it is not subject to trauma during most daily activities. When very swollen and freshly sutured, there is friction during movement, and the labia are uncomfortable. Although I'm not certain how most... more
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Pain Associated with Wedge Labiaplasty...

I perform both trim and wedge method labiaplasties, but mostly I use the wedge method. It's been my experience that my wedge labiaplasty patients are pleasantly surprised by the speed of their recovery and the easily tolerated amount of post-op pain. Most patients get by with a mild pain medication by mouth for the first day or so, along with ice compresses and, after the first day, Dermoplast Spray. The majority of patients also return to work or school within 3 - 5 days... more
Charles Gruenwald, MD

Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon

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