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Labiaplasty Gone Wrong? Day 12 and I Can Not Sit, and Don't Recognize my Anatomy : ( - Michigan, MI
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I was self conscious and sex was painful so I...
Macy552January 31, 2014
$5,000
I was self conscious and sex was painful so I decided to get the procedure done. A couple days after the procedure I was in a ton of pain so I took a picture and sent it to the doctor. He said I developed a hematoma (Day 3 ) and to quit taking Motrin so I did. I asked him which method he used, he stated that he didn't use a wedge or trim method, he used a laser. This made no sense to me. I called the office back later that day to ask if I should be on an antibiotic and did not get a call back. A couple days passed, I sent another picture and he called in an antibiotic immediately. I was told I could return to work in a few days. I was started on Bactrim DS 4 days ago. The doctor said it looks much better (Day 11) , and all I can think is he's saying it to calm me down. I cant sit straight up or drive because of the pain. I am completely depressed, I thought I was getting a little skin clipped off, and I would be right back to work. I had NO IDEA of what I was getting myself into.
UPDATED FROM Macy552
16 days post
Day 16
Macy552February 6, 2014
I'm still really sore. I just want the pain to go away.
Replies (14)
February 7, 2014
Looks like "trim" surgery. Hopefully you can get healed and have a good result. I had a modified wedge by a skilled doctor and avoided the drama. Praying for you
February 8, 2014
It says in her post it was done with laser. I had the trim method and had absolutely no complications. :]
March 16, 2014
i had the trim done 6 weeks ago, and i cant even see my scars... healed very fast, people need to realise, its not about what method u use, its about how good ur doctor is, i mean, im sure we have all seen the horror storys from wedge patients to.
March 16, 2014
yep i had the trim to, and im totally inlove with my results... cant even see any scars r nothing x
February 8, 2014
Eek, your first after photos look very painful! So sorry you had to go through that, but your latest after photos look very promising. I hope you're painfree soon.
February 13, 2014
You must have used Dr Aguirre. You should contact Revella Plastic Surgery. This is the best gyn surgeon on earth. She totally prepares your body for surgery, and goes above and beyond to be proactive of any unpleasant or harmful possibilities. She treats for MRSA prior to surgery to cover that possibility, builds your body with the proper things you need to have a natural and healthy healing. She really covers all basis, I can literally write a book about how great my experience was. She is very cautious, and will not touch areas that will cause a loss of feeling...such as the Clit. She certainly isn't a money hungry surgeon therefore she isn't going to do anything risky to the patient for a dollar.
February 18, 2014
I had a labiaplasty done and there was no swelling or pain. I did ice for 3 days, but it always looked completely normal after the surgery. After the sutures were removed on day 5, I was fine and able to do everything. I don't think it's supposed to look like this. Did you have it done by a plastic surgeon instead of a gyno? I did mine in Toronto by Dr. Gerber. I feel so bad for you.
UPDATED FROM Macy552
2 months post
6 weeks post op
Macy552March 6, 2014
I have a very asymetrical result, the left side I can still barely touch, I got 3 more stitches out yesterday ( they are now under the skin ). The right side next to clitoral hood is gone, there is nothing left, and the nasty dark skin that hangs all around the bottom is just gross. Im SUPER UPSET with the results.
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March 6, 2014
Hi Macy,
you are a little red, but I am not sure there is a infection. do you have any vaginal discharge ?
if not, hang in tight, massage daily with coco butter or A & D ointment as many times as you can stand...
do not shave or wax yet, as it may irritate you more.
you may want to try hydrocortisone cream 1% OTC and also massage with it.
the tissue will remodel with time, you just had delayed healing because of the bleeding and infection.
Now it looks like you definitely had the trim method..it is not optimal. give it a full 6 months, and if you are still not happy, you can undergo revision with the wedge technique. I just did a case like you 2 months ago. she had waited almost 1 year.
Good luck,
Florence Mussat
March 6, 2014
I don't know what type of advice Florence Mussat is giving you, but I have a feeling she's just trying to downplay the botched surgery. You should have been COMPLETELY healed by 6 weeks. If it takes a full year something really went wrong. You need to get an appt with a gyno ASAP. Of course you will heal, but you need to go to a qualified doctor now. He'll probably tell you to wait it out, but you should get some professional advice from a doctor that specializes in that area.
March 7, 2014
well it is always sound advice to go to a Board-Certified plastic surgeon or gynecologist with expertise in labiaplasty. Unfortunately, it takes time for the body to heal any wounds, scars, and up to 2 years to remodel them. once infection or bleeding is cleared, we cannot speed up healing.It does take a minimum of 6 months for all scars to start really softening. I only do the wedge technique with or without lateral extension, depending on how much extra skin there is on the sides of the clitoris. As I said before, the trim technique is not optimal, since it does not narrow the labias, nor remove the extra skin on the sides.
March 9, 2014
Oh, OK. I healed so quickly that I just figured that's the way it was with labiaplasty. I guess some people do heal differently and take a lot longer than others.
March 9, 2014
This doesn't look botched. It looks like a trim operation. They are not pretty. Hope U can get fixed. Can a wedge be done to fix it? Get to an expert if you have anymore surgery. Hugs!
March 9, 2014
Yes, any patient can go for correction with a wedge technique after a Trim technique, but the tissues have to be fully healed and soft, so a minimum of 6 months at least.
March 15, 2014
Dr D does a modified wedge surgery so I don't need another operation but thanks. :)
March 16, 2014
well, i had the trim done 6 weeks ago and mine looks NOTHING like this, infact, i cant even see my scars... so to blame it on the trim method isnt quiet rite, as ive seen wedge method results even worse then this
March 14, 2014
Hey I've just had labia plasty and was so worried about my healing process.
Then I read this and just feel so sorry for you that your not happy with how the procedure went.
Yes it's easy to get this procedure done but there are underlying reasons why we have all done it.
I certainly have a lot riding on my recovery going well as at the end of the day I just want to feel completely feminine as I'm sure you do too.
You've got this far so just hang on in there and make sure you get corrective surgery and I hope that will give you the results you want.
April 1, 2014
Please can anybody recommend a good surgeon for vaginaplasty and labiaplasty, thank you
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Thank you or sharing your experience, I am so sorry to hear how painful this is for you. What are you doing to manage the pain? Were you awake for the procedure or did you have a local?