Bruce Allan, MD (in memoriam)

Overall experience with Dr. Allan was absolutely amazing. He is super knowledgeable and really knows what he’s doing. He had excellent bedside manner and I’m so glad I went with him for this procedure. His nurses are so kind and compassionate, I definitely would have not been able to do it if it wasn’t for them. They were literal angels and wiped away my tears and talked to me the entire time! The surgery was super quick, I had barely any bleeding and Dr. Allan gives you his phone number to text him if you have any questions or concerns. I would absolutely do this again in a heartbeat, Dr. Allan is the best and I’m so glad I went with him.

Where to start. I've wanted this procedure since I learned of its existence around the age of 16. I did my research and around 2017 I was finally brave enough to speak with a professional about my issue. That was Dr. Allan. My opinion of him then was that he was very professional and straight to business. His staff were friendly and the atmosphere felt clean and welcoming as well. I was given a quote of a little over 5k. At the time I had no hope of affording such an expense out of pocket. Dr. Allan encouraged me to shop around and to see what types of quotes I could get. I took my quote home and weighed my options with my husband and we decided that while I was able to get it covered via healthcare through the hospital, I'd much rather pay for the job to be done right by a professional. I decided Dr. Allan was that guy after reading reviews and investigating other options. I felt comfortable with my choice. So save my husband and I did. Fast forward to September 14th 2020 when I walked back into the Allan center for a brief consult. Again I was met with a clean atmosphere as per covid regulations by friendly staff. While the waiting room wasnt as cute as the previous location, it was sterile and that's what's important in these crazy times. Dr. Allan met me with a smile and confirmed I still wanted the labiaplasty, I expressed some concerns with my labia I had noticed since the last consult. I had some stitches pop from my first birth that I didn't notice and it sort of made the base of my vagina ever off to the side. After taking a quick look he assured/agreed it wasn't worth a perineal repair (an additional 5k) and showed me how he would work around it. We came to an agreement and that concluded the consult, next I moved to his assistants office (I'm the worst I forget her name, she was wonderful though!!) We invited my husband into the office where I was offered a date for September 25th 2020. It was much sooner than I thought, but I jumped at the opportunity. I went home in a daze that I had finally done it. September 25th I was called by the surgical center and told they were running ahead and asked if I could come in an hour and a half earlier. Naturally I shoved my husband out of bed and off we went. I forced down a cliff bar despite my sudden nervousness. I arrived at the back door where I was met by a pleasant nurse who gave clear instructions. They made sure I was comfortable, complete with heated blanket and cozy slippers while I waited for numbing cream to do its thang. The procedure itself was a breeze, the nurses kept me comfortable and provided lots of conversation. The nice thing about being awake is having that open line of communication. It was over very quickly and when he handed me the mirror I couldn't have been happier to see not my vagina, but a puffy new vagina. (I'll update the post op photo once I crop my butt out of it . Lol) Updated on 29 Sep 2020: The pain is very manageable. Sometimes I get a little itchy, but an ice pack helps with that a lot. I'm due to start my period right away so I wont update again until that fiasco has finished. I took a shower with success, but otherwise I've stayed in bed and kept myself entertained. I was sick the whole first night after surgery, the medication prescribed didn't agree with my stomach. Since it had been 24 hrs Dr. Allan told me to go ahead and switch to tylenol extra strength, which has been perfectly adequate for pain management since then. Updated on 2 Oct 2020: Well it's been a few days. I ca6nt say I was comfortable, though it wasn't unbearable. What I've noticed is I think my stitches dissolved too quickly on the surface of my left labia, though it seems to be keeping together I'm keeping a close eye on it. I've started using the minty topical cream provided for the itch, which I've only needed to use very small amounts of, it helps a lot especially before bed. My poor clitorus has usually been well protected by my labia and hood, definitely feeling sensitive and raw now that it's got a little exposure. Today is a little more bearable and I'll try walking about the house some again after the weekend. I knew I wouldn't walk away with a picture perfect vagina, but I am so happy with the results, I'd say my swelling has become very minimal. I believe that today I am officially a week PO. Updated on 10 Oct 2020: Well another week has passed, I have been dealing with some swelling as my stitching clearly came undone too early. However; it all seems to be keeping together so I haven't felt the need to contact Dr. Allan. Obviously some discomfort comes with that, including the occasional stabbing of my nerves coming back to life. Which is a good thing I suppose although uncomfortable. I am officially up and about, I'll lay down when I start to get sore but I can get up and down my stairs without trouble. Victory! Still some stitches needing to dissolve and they are bothersome. My labia are kinda stiff and the scabbing sucks but I expect that to soften up over the coming weeks and hopefully the lips will relax and sit together a little more naturally. Over all I'd have to say this process has been more uncomfortable than painful all the way through. I flip flop on whether or not I'll want a hood reduction later, I'm still happy with my results though! I'll keep updating until I'm 6 weeks PO so tune in soon. Updated on 18 Oct 2020: Well I made it half way. I used my cream religiously this week, the itch was incredible but manageable as long as I kept cleaning and applying. Still waiting for some stitches to finish dissolving. I've accidentally pulled a few out while cleaning myself but they came out without resistance and without pain, so I'm guessing they were ready to go anyway. I'm still happy with my results. It will always veer off to the side because of my choice to skip a perineal repair and to simply have the separated tissue trimmed away, since it was not severe. It's only a minor cosmetic flaw and I'm overwhelmed with joy over the rest of my results. I have taken to wearing my husbands boxer briefs because of the way they sag at the groin, gives me the feeling of being covered while having the comfort of giving my lady bits some space. Three more weeks to go, I'll check in again at 4 weeks. Updated on 8 Nov 2020: I made it to that 6 week mark and I'm stoked! This week was basically spent just enjoying it. My sensation is better than it used to be, which is a happy surprise. It's amazing what a simply little trim has done for me. A little birdy requested I post a front standing photo, so this ones for you ;) I like that my hood is still "fleshy" looking, I feel like it gives me a more natural appeal, I dont think reducing it would have done me any extra favors visually anyway. I've put away my cream, I havent needed it at all. I know you're all dying to know. What's the sex like? Let me tell you! It's like losing your virginity, but worse lol. I found the easiest position was to get on top, so I could be in control. The skin was not happy about the new stretch after the trauma of surgery, but after a little persistence I've got elasticity coming back and my labia are starting to soften. I'm happy to announce that I hardly experience any pain at all now during sex and look forward to a long, and healthy sex life. I'm going to count this as a victory for myself, as well as Dr. Allan. He changed my life and I'm so glad I placed my happiness in his capable hands. I dont think I'll be updating further after this. So thanks for joining me, I hope my story is helpful and encourages others forward to confidence too!

I finally decided to get my vagina fixed after a botched labiaplasty a few years back. So far I can't tell what the end result will be... but what I can tell you Dr Allan was great, so were his nurses. I ended up flying home the same day, which was mildly uncomfortable. My flight was only 1.5hrs, so it wasn't too bad. My freezing started to wear off just as I took off, so I used the pain meds in the care package they provided. ( if I had to fly longer than 1.5hrs I would have stayed for Few days. Updated on 26 Mar 2020: I’m really not sure how to feel. It’s sill lopsided and my frenulum was left way longer on the left side. I’m trying it to cry, by I probably will have to get this fixed for a third time.... Updated on 26 Mar 2020: I spoke to the doctor and he said the swelling will distort the end result and I need to give it more time to settle. I am really trying not to freak out... but it is sooo hard not too!! This cost a fortune and to end up worse than before!! OMG!!!! :( Updated on 1 Apr 2020: The last two days have been very uncomfortable :( I’ve been having a lot of itching on my Perineum where the skin is puckered and burning irritation and light bleeding on my labia. I really hope that weird bump will go away as I heal, cuz let’s be honest here It looks like a Haemorrhoid!! It’s quite red and soooo itchy!!! I put the barrier cream the Dr recommend, but it doesn’t really help. I tried Dr Allans recommendation of daily sitz baths, but it made the labia incisions start to open up, so I stopped after day 3! I’m still not sure about he Frenulum on the left side.. As for the Vaginoplasty, I cant always feel the internal stitches anymore, but when looked this morning I can see a long blue stitch between my Labia. Every now and again I feel it, but it’s not too bothersome. My Vaginoplasty is actually healing way faster than my Labia and Perineum! Updated on 13 Apr 2020: Well it’s finally starting to look and feel better! I ended up having a yeast infection, and had to take an Oral medication for a few days. I think it was because of lack of air while wearing pads during my period?! Anyways Dr Allen said yeast can present differently and irritate the Incisions if it gets in there. I’m pretty sure it slowed the healing process down by a week. My symptoms were burning, stinging, but the was no noticeable yeast... I’m so glad I reached out and talked to Dr Allen! If something doesn’t feel right, just make the call. I was so uncomfortable for 3 days and it kept me up at night ( He has been so amazing and reply’s right way! I’m so happy I choose him!! :) Today was the first day I woke up and didn’t even think of it! The skin feels softer, less swollen and everything is starting to get tucked inside my outer labia!!! Yay! Updated on 28 Jun 2020: I’m still not sure about my results... . The healing took wayyy longer due to a suspected allergy to the sutures, infection, and reaction to the detergent I was using! (use a unscented!!!) :( I reached out to the Dr many times and he did seem confused why I was having so much trouble healing... If I get it revised I’ll ask for the stitches to be removed instead of the ones that dissolve on their own. A few of the stitches popped open due to instant rubbing/swelling in the area. I wore super soft underwear, but they still come out and I spent 8 weeks on the couch during Covid doing nothing!!! I didn’t do anything I wasn’t supposed too! It was a perfect opportunity to heal!! Ugh!! I still feel it is still a little lopsided and the triangle part of skin on the right side makes it look more noticeable. The good news is I can orgasm faster (yay)! since the excess skin has been removed from my prepuce! ( sides of clitoral hood) I wanted my hood to be shorter, narrower and not protrude past my labia majora and that didn’t happen. I also wish I didn’t have weird puckering on my Perineum :( The last time I spoke to he Dr said he will fix it when things open up there. I messaged 4-5 days go to follow up, but she never got back to me with a possible revision date:( I guess we will see how the follow up goes! Updated on 27 Aug 2020: I am 6months post procedures and will be going in to correct the asymmetry in a few weeks... . I am disappointed with how one sid is longer and how prominent the hood is, but I am not sure if more can be removed without exposing my Clitoris. Ideally if the hood length could be shortened, that wold be awesome! I also have puckering on my perineum.. not sure how he will fix that...without opening the entire area up.. hopefully it can be done Superficially!! Overall, it is so much better...but isn’t quite what I was hoping for.. I hope he uses removable sutures, so I don’t have a reaction to them again. Updated on 7 Aug 2022: I just wanted to send an update as it’s been almost 2 1/2 years since I’ve had the procedure. Now that the swelling is gone and it’s settled I can give my final review. 1) I am so happy I got this done!! Haha 2) I’m not super happy with the scarring on the hood or that the right side is shorter than the left.. but it’s not a huge difference.. or worth the pain and expense to get big fixed! (my BF said not to do anything it’s perfect! Haha) I should add Dr Allan has offered to fix it for free!! 3). Sex is way better after the vaginoplasty. It was definitely worth every penny and the long recovery!! 4) clitoralplexy worth it as I can now orgasm much easier now! The scaring is disappointing, but the orgasms are worth it! Lol Overall Dr Allen is a great surgeon!

I had always felt extremely self conscious about my labia. It wasn't to the point where it hurt exercising, but there was always that irritation and it was scary having a new partner for fear of their reaction. I decided in late September to look into the cost and procedure. Dr. Allan was the first that came up in Google so I booked a consult. It was quick and Melissa assured me it was super easy and I'd be back at work on Monday if I had it on a Friday. I booked in for a Friday. I was extremely anxious leading up to it. Mostly about the pain, not about the result. I figured nothing could be worse than what my existing situation was. I talked to Melissa on the phone and she again reassured me that it was so simple and I'd be fine by Monday. I prepared by freezing ice balloons, getting groceries for a week, purchased every size pad and pain reliever (all of which was completely unnecessary). The day of: I arrived at the clinic and was greeted by the nicest nurse I have ever met. She prepped me for surgery and did a great job on the numbing cream and gave me a warm blanket. I sat for about 45 minutes and Dr Allan and another nurse had come by to say hello. Again, making me feel so comfortable and taken care of. We went into the procedure room and I was set up and given a warm blanket again. The freezing started and I didn't feel a thing. Not even a pinch. Dr Allan walked through the steps as he did them. Nothing about it was uncomfortable and I think I was in and out in about 30 min. I then went home, took a pain pill for just the first day every 4 hours and one in the middle of the night. I awoke Saturday in no pain, even after 8 hours without pain meds. I took a few extra strength Tylenol for good measure but didn't need any more prescription meds. Sunday - I'd say I was 75% back to normal! I even drove to the store. Monday I went back to work and wore full back underwear with pantyhose! I took arnica pills for the two weeks leading up to surgery which may have lessened the bruising, but I have absolutely no bruising on day 4 (Monday). I'm walking completely normal. There's moments where I'll move quickly or forget, but aside from that, there's no discomfort. I'm absolutely blown away by the lack of pain, as that caused me stress for the entire three weeks prior. I'm only four days out, but I'm already so happy with the whole process. I know the results won't show until 6 weeks, but if I had known how simple this procedure was, I wish I would have knows about it years ago. I will share pics as the weeks go on. Updated on 3 Dec 2019: Updated on 3 Dec 2019:

I'd like to preface this by saying that labiaplasty was a procedure I had been desperate to go through with since hitting puberty. My mind had been made up a very long time ago: I would get it done one day, no matter what it took. I am about half way through the healing process, and every day I am increasingly more pleased with the results. No regrets whatsoever. If you are anything like me (which may be safe to assume if you are considering a labiaplasty) you know the constant discomfort of long labia getting caught, pinched, pulled, chafed, etc. especially if you live an active lifestyle. Personally, I had one very long, uneven labia that was the source of my misery. Intimate encounters were always a huge source of anxiety for me throughout my life, as men had constantly put me down for the way my labia looked. All past, serious longterm boyfriends of mine had made me feel awful about the way I looked down there, and it certainly does take a toll on your self esteem over time. Thanks to the amazing staff at Allan Centre I have finally experienced what it feels like to be comfortable in my daily life, and comfortable in my own skin. Words can not describe how incredibly happy I am with how the procedure went, and with the results. The temporary pain and discomfort post-procedure is 100% worth it. Best money I have ever spent on something for myself. An added bonus was that Doctor Allan uses a cauterizing technique, which I believe helps create a better result in terms of healing and overall cosmetic appearance. Pros: - All of the above mentioned! - quick, painless surgical procedure - Doctor Allan is a very kind, friendly man who excels at putting you at ease - nursing staff are extremely personable and compassionate - local anaesthetic is used, so you are able to drive to and from your appointment (very discreet for those who are self conscious) - thorough checklist and instructions are given, along with medications and gauze (you will need a LOT of gauze pads) - affordable financing available at this clinic - you are given a very helpful goodie bag with everything you need for the first few days - Doctor Allan will check up with you via phonecall or text in the morning following your procedure - very clean, well kept clinic Cons: - Moderately expensive (worth it, but it is a barrier for some) - long-ish, very uncomfortable healing process that has put my normal life on pause for several weeks. The first week of pain was pretty rough, after that you're mostly just dealing with discomfort. Full disclosure, it hasn't been easy for me. But no pain, no gain! - the healing phase at around week two and three were INSANELY, almost unbearably itchy for me. - you must abstain from any sexual contact for about 6 weeks - you will not be able to exercise for several weeks - you will need to take some time off from work. I'd advise 5-7 days, depending on your pain tolerance and nature of work.

This all started because my babies were giant and did some damage. I went in to speak with Dr. Allan because I wanted everything to be tighter down there. Dr. Allan is very easy to talk to. He’s very very smart, and clearly knows what he’s doing. I’ve seen reviews on here that he’s a bit cold, but he’s really not at all. He wont hold your hand or coddle you, but he’ll tell it like it is, and he’ll be there for you if you have questions or concerns. He’s great. So my appointment was the first of the day. The nurses are UNREAL friendly. Like...angel nurses. They got me ready, numbed me, and *literally held my hand the whole time. After he numbed me with needles I didn’t feel anything. It took a few hours and then he showed me in the mirror...what a difference!! I’ll post pictures of the recovery as I go.

Dr.Allan was very kind and very comfortable to be around. At first I was nervous seeing a male doctor for my surgery, but I instantly felt comfortable to be around him and gained more confidence in having my procedure done. All in all Dr.Allan was amazing to have and I would recommend him to anyone.

After having 2 very large babies (8.5 lbs and 10.5 lbs) I noticed things down below changed. I felt loose. I could no longer feel any friction during sex. This affected my sexual confidence and also the enjoyment and pleasure I usually experienced from sex before having children. Once I made up my mind about getting a Vaginoplasty, I decided to get Labiaplasty at the same time! Updated on 17 Apr 2018: Updated on 17 Apr 2018: Updated on 19 Apr 2018: Updated on 24 Apr 2018: No pain! Pretty easy recovery so far! Updated on 9 May 2018: Updated on 26 May 2018: Updated on 1 Apr 2019: Extremely happy with my results still! Still no gaping hole. I still feel a great amount of friction during sexual intercourse one year later . Above all else, my sexual confidence is thru the roof. I love my vagina now and not afraid to show it lol...my partner can go down on me with the lights on any time he likes haha. I have absolutely no more hang ups or insecurities about sex which has freed my mind to simply focus on the pleasure of sex and the Sex has never been more pleasurable! Very very happy ????

Dr. Allan did a very good job on my labiaplasty. He explained the procedure as he worked which was very comforting for me. He did more work on me than we planned as I had loose skin from a previous hemorrhoidectomy and I really appreciated him taking care of this. I did have to go in for 3 revisions but the end result was so wonderful! There was a miscommunication regarding an appointment as I drive in from out of town to see him but overall he is a very professional doctor that I have recommended to many friends.

I had my surgery yesterday with Dr Bruce Allan in Calgary, AB. So far I'm very pleased with how things are going. Of course I won't be able to give a final review until hubby and I have done the deed but so far the outside is looking amazing. I arrived a half hour early to take something for taking the edge off. Shortly after the doctor put some numbing cream on. It stung minorly and then I went back to the waiting area for about 20 more mins. The nurse came and got me and took me to the surgery room, which was quite comfy. There was a tv, magazines and I was able to text hubby throughout the procedure. I was feeling pretty anxious and nervous about the freezing but it wasn't that bad at all. The numbing cream helped a lot and the stinging that I could feel in the deeper muscles was very tolerable. Dr Allan also taped a vacuum to my leg so I couldn't smell any of the burning or smoke from the laser. Overall the procedure was not long maybe an hour or so. I could feel pressure and pulling and tugging but no pain. Dr Allan showed me how things looked with a mirror afterwards and I'm super hopeful because I looked fresh and young again; I can hardly wait for the next 6 weeks to get frisky with hubs! My confidence is already feeling pretty high! I don't want to get too excited and jinx anything but so far so good! I've had very little bleeding and have managed with a small panty liner. I was worried about how bad the pain would be once the freezing wore off but so far it's been tolerable. I'm a bit of a wuss, even after all my child births haha, so I've been taking 2 of the Tylenol 3's every 4 hours; I did set my alarm throughout the night. I'm gonna try and go 6 hours since the pain has been manageable and tmrw I'll go down to one t3. I also put the ice pack from my goody bag on last night as it felt swollen. I would recommend taking a laxative too as I sent hubby to get me some last night as I could feel pressure but haven't been able to go. I don't have much else to report that I can think of but please feel free to ask any questions; I want to help out in any way I can as I know this was a big decision for me and I felt scared myself about having this done. Today I'll be staying off my feet for most of the day and watching Netflix. I'll update throughout the next six weeks. Thanks and good luck to all you ladies who are considering this.....it feels great doing something for me!! Updated on 7 Jul 2017: So I'm not sure if anyone is following this but I wanna finish my review. I had my 4 week follow up w Dr Allan yesterday and things are looking good so far. Visually, I'm very pleased and thrilled to look so good down there again. Hubby and I won't be having sex for a few more weeks; Doc thinks it's still too soon and could compromise the outcome. The healing has been pretty good overall too. I had a small hiccup a few days after surgery and experienced some sharp pulling/tugging pain for a couple of days when I would move my body in certain ways or too quickly. We're not sure what was causing the pain but Dr Allan gave me some antibiotics incase there was a start of an infection starting. Needless to say, it only lasted a couple days and wasn't too bothersome. I did need help w my kids though. I will keep you ladies posted and write a final review in a few weeks once we've gone ahead and had some frisky business! All the best to everyone w whatever you decide! Updated on 11 Jan 2018: Hi Ladies! I'm so sorry for my late update and not sure who's all following this but I definitely owe it to Dr Allan and especially the women considering this surgery. I can officially say that I'm very happy with the results. At first sex was super tight and it took a few months to have things loosen up a bit. It's still very tight, looks great and very close to prechildren (sorry I'm too shy to poste a pic) and makes me feel new again. Sex is amazing and my confidence has soared. I would def recommend Dr Allan. My surgery was really easy with a few minor hiccups and the results have definitely been worth it. I wish you all the best in your decision and hope my review has been helpful!