Labiaplasty - Trim Method - United Kingdom, GB

My stitches started coming out around the 2 week mark. It was a slow process waiting for them all to come out. During that time I found that the area was very itchy due to the stitches coming out. I took a warm salt water bath every couple of days and it did help with the dissolving of the stitches. Other than that all you can do is wait and be patient, even though it can feel like forever if you're as impatient as I am! Other than that, you're only 5 days post op so make sure you are taking it easy and resting as much as possible to avoid your stitches tearing. I'll also recommend coconut oil! There is so much online about it's antibacterial and healing properties and I started gently applying it to the area at the 2 week mark (I checked with my surgeon first that it was ok to do so). I believe that it did help with my healing. Hope everything goes well with your recovery!

Thank you! I hope you start to see the benefits with the coconut oil!

To be honest everyone heals at a different pace but either way the first week or two is going to be unpleasant. You are advised to rest for the first week because it helps with the healing process, the last thing you want to do is move around too much and risk the stitches bursting or worse! Not only that, moving around is uncomfortable/slightly painful due to the swelling and bruising. I could just about get up and shuffle around for a bit but it was painful sitting down and I had to sit on a soft cushion for a few days. Realistically I don't think you'll be able to do any sightseeing (especially if you are also having a boob job!!) at least for the first few days. On day 4 I managed to leave the house to get a hair cut and day 5 was my birthday and I managed to go out for a meal. Whatever you do just remember to take it easy! You will want to ice the area as much as possible in order to keep the swelling down. And remember not to use soap on the area as this will cause irritation. Other than that just trust your surgeon and ensure you stick to their advise. I wish you the best of luck and I really hope you are happy with the results! x

Thanks so much for that! Yep nothing booked in, will see how it goes... It will all be worth it in the end :)

Around £3,000 GBP is the average here. I looked into many different surgeons and that was the average price for somebody reputable and experienced in this type of procedure. I was put to sleep.

Ok I missed it but see it now lol!!

Hi Claire Haha no worries. It's Angelica Kavouni as it says in the review but her website and surgery is under the name of Cosmetic Solutions :)

Hello! Thanks for the comment, I'm glad to hear that you found my review to be helpful. To be completely honest the pain is unavoidable and for the first couple of days you will feel depressed not only by the way you feel but also the way things look down there. But the most important thing to remember is that it WILL get better, even thought it feels like a slow recovery at the time! (It's amazing how impatient you get when you're stuck in bed and things are painful!) If you do go ahead with the surgery then make sure you are 100% confident with your surgeon. I have seen a lot of horror stories and labia amputations on here. Making sure you ask to see photos of your surgeons work is probably the best way of ensuring he is able to offer the look you are wanting. In answer to your question - Yes.. For me sex is much easier now due to nothing being in the way. When I had large protruding labia it was very awkward, not to mention painful. Now things are much easier and my confidence has improved dramatically, I no longer have to have sex in the dark! For the first time in my life I can look at myself naked in the mirror and actually smile. I wish you the best of luck if you do go ahead with the surgery!

Hello, I too felt very down at 7 days post op and although I was able to walk at this point it wasn't without a lot of discomfort. I know of some people who were unable to walk for 2 weeks even, I think it entirely depends on the person. I didn't experience any sharp shooting pains but I have heard of people who did experience this sort of nerve pain and that it is normal in the early stages. The superficial nerves along the labia have been damaged so it is natural to feel some pains as they are repairing themselves. I was still very swollen at 7 days and was told at my post op check that it is totally normal. If you haven't tried ice yet I would do so as it really helped me. I'm 4 weeks post op and still have a bit of swelling to go down yet, so I wouldn't worry. Good luck and I'm sure as the weeks go on you will become happier :) x

Don't think you need to worry, I had dissolvable stitches and didn't have a problem. They had completely dissolved by the 3 week point which is normal. Good luck with your surgery!

Thank you..i had mine yesterday & i m very swollen right now pain is bareable but my dr didnt prescribed any topical ointment i wonder why he prescribed dektarine cream to be used after 2 days dont know why ! It is not an antibiotic i guess. i am on antibiotic course i started 3 days before surgery .when did u stoped taking your oral antibiotic and did the topical ointment helped was it an antibiotic cream ?! & what dosage of arnica and bromelain did u use i ordered some not available in my country i ll start them on day 3 i know its gonna be too late but i wont recieve my order before day 3:(

Thanks. Yes feels absolutely fine, no sensitivity now :)

The burning/stinging sensation is totally normal, after all you only had it done today! The urine is passing over the raw incision line which of course is going to be very sore. I remember being in agony the first time I went to the toilet after surgery! So don't worry, and be assured that the stinging will die down over the next few days. In the mean time to help with the burning it's I was advised to either pee in the bath, or pour warm water over the area while you are peeing, which really does help with the stinging. Good Luck!

The burning/stinging sensation is totally normal, after all you only had it done today! The urine is passing over the raw incision line which of course is going to be very sore. I remember being in agony the first time I went to the toilet after surgery! So don't worry, and be assured that the stinging will die down over the next few days. In the mean time to help with the burning it's I was advised to either pee in the bath, or pour warm water over the area while you are peeing, which really does help with the stinging. Good Luck!

Thank you! I didnt sleep at all last night and cried for like 8 hours straight. Apparently the nurse gave wrong instructions. I wasnt supposed to take sit baths for 3 days and she said take sit baths for 3 days.

Well it's certainly not professional that the nurse gave you the wrong instructions! But don't worry, I can't see that you are going to have caused any major harm just by taking a bath. Things will get better and the pain will reduce. It's only very early days for you, believe me I spent the first week in pain and would cry most days thinking I had made a huge mistake. Once you get past the 2 week stage things will really start improving day by day!