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Swollen 4 Months Post Labiaplasty?

asked 1 year ago by 28071anon
Latest answer by Tal T. Roudner, MD
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Had Labiaplasty w excess prepuce removal approx 4 months ago. Only on my left side. Still experiencing swelling, discomfort, pain at times. It even feels almost turned on down there when it swells at times and the scar next to my hood definitely feels bothered. I am more swollen now than I was a week after surgery. Sex leaves me irritated for a long time. My doc says I'm a slow healer, but I am wondering if I shouldn't be more concerned. Looks fine, but I am more worried about feeling. TY!

2 answers to Swollen 4 Months Post Labiaplasty?

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It is hard to tell just from the picture why you may have this recurring issue of swelling and pain. It is not uncommon to have swelling after any surgery for up to 6 months to a whole year. Specifically in the genital area. You may have a cyst or ingrown hair that cyclically gets irritated. Or it maybe a deeper structure or a suture that has not dissolved or a permanent suture that is superficial an is irritating the labia. Try some sitz baths, warm compresses and avoid... more
Tal T. Roudner, MD

Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon
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Swollen 4 months after labiaplasty

It is quite difficult for me to see the scar. However, it appears that you have a scar along the medial aspects of the labia majora which occasionally may make the hair rotate inwards towards the more delicate labia minora. This can cause irritation during sex and normal activities. Have you tried waxing? Shaving may not sufficiently remove the irritating hair "stubble." If this works, a more permanent solution may be laser hair removal.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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