Dr. Wanzel is fanatic (!!!), I would recommend him to anyone who is looking to get this procedure done. [about me] I've been self conscious about my labia minor for as long as I can remember. I've gotten comments from past sexual partners and I don't feel as confident as I can be. I've researched this procedure for 6 years now and finally decided to do something about it this year. Also did not tell anyone about this, so I'm doing this alone. [consult] I had 4 consultations in Toronto with different surgeons: Dr. Kyle Wanzel, Dr. Leila Kasrai, Dr. Stephanie Powers and Toronto Cosmetic Centre. I need to feel comfortable with the surgeon and wanted to makes sure I was making the best possible decision. Let's say I'm one of those people that will ask 30 questions before buying anything, I know I'm annoying but hey it's my body, so I need to know. 3 things that I value in this: consult experience, price and results 1) Consult experience - I was most impressed with Dr. Kyle Wanzel as not only did he explained the surgery in detail but answered all of my questions with patience and kindness, showed he was highly knowledgable but also a good person. The other Doctors were very impatient with me and I sensed annoyance in their tone or just a rush to cut the appointment short. Dr. Wanzel was clearly the best consult experience in terms of knowledge and patience. 2) Results - you can never judge any results until it actually happens, but I was basing it off before/after pictures. I was most impressive with his 3) Price - he was also the most affordable for quotes. It cost me $2,600 with him vs. ($3,600-$4,500) with the rest. I was very impressed as he actually decreased the price because a portion my labia minor did not need to be trimmed. He is honest with his pricing [pre-op preperation] In retrospect, I over prepared but these would be the main things that were helpful in my recovery: 1) squeeze bottle - to use whenever I urinate for cleaning 2) small mirror - so I can monitor progress 3) baby wipes - used after swelling as gone day for cleaning 4) maxi pads - I drizzled water onto the pads and but them in the freezer 5) cold compress - 2 to rotate for icing day 1-3 6) polysporin - apply 4 time daily 7) supplements - can consider using arnica, vitamin c and zin 8) healthy pre-pared food - for day 1-3 as you'll be lazy [day of surgery] Arrived at St. Joseph hospital, changed into a gown and got local freezing in the area. The initial injection was the most painful part of the entire experience. Pain level 7/10, I'd say it hurt a bit more than a piercing. Dr. Kyle Wanzel walked me through the entire experience, from cleaning, to injection, cutting and sealing. He described everything in detail and that made me feel comfortable. Once the freezing kicked in, you really can't feel anything other than the temperature of the tools and the slight pulls for the stitching. You're also allowed to use your phone at that time. Once that procedure was done, the nurse gave me a pad and he wrote me prescription for antibiotics and pain meds. I walked down the hall (30 seconds) to reach the pharmacy then took an uber home so I can eat & ice ASAP. [post-op & recovery] Day 0) 2 hours in, I started to feel slight pain so I took some extra strength advil. Really wanted to stay away from narcotics unless I was in a lot of pain. I was icing religiously, on and off for 20 mins and taking advil every 6 hours. Had trouble seeping that night not because of the pain but because I was trying to sleep on my back without movement. The results already look great, I was happy, no more flaps. Day 1 to 4 - Mild swelling, I was expecting ALOT worse but it actually isn't too bad. Not painful, I had to take Advil for Day 1 and that was it, the rest of the time it feels like cramps. The swelling was the worst on Day 2/3 but it got better as each day passed. I was bed resting the entire time until Day 4 when I started walking around the apartment. If you can, take a week off work to recover. Not that you need it physically, but mentally. Day 6 (today) - it looks fantastic, WOW. Can barely recognize from just a week ago. Still slight swelling but and the stitches are a bit uncomfortable, but nothing that I can't handle. Will continue to give updates. [overall thoughts] Why did I wait so long to do this? and Why did I make such a big deal about the pain and recovery process!! I thought it was going to be HELL but it wasn't bad at all. I'm more than pleased with the results and again, Dr. Kyle Wanzel is excellent!
From the age of 12 my breasts were a DD. Into my late teens they grew to a size E/F. Even after a 70 pound weight loss, my breasts remained a DDD. I had constant migraines, back & neck pain, and chafing. The process with Dr. Wanzel was easy, and stress-free. I had the lollipop incision and recovery was way less painful then I had originally imagined. Dr. Wanzel changed my life for the better & I would definitely recommend him for any breast reduction surgery. His work is impeccable and he delivered on all his promises. Amazing work! Thank you so much Dr. Wanzel!
My journey with Dr. Wanzel started a year ago, and changed my life immediately. My first point of contact was Helen who is extraordinarily lovely and is always available to answer any questions! I first booked my appointment with him as I struggled with body image issues because my breasts did not look “normal” (in my opinion). I was diagnosed with tubular breast deformity. Dr. Wanzel has always been forthright and exceptionally caring in all of our interactions. He is extremely thorough in his explanations of what is to happen, and made me feel immensley comfortable and calm. A plan was formulated to correct my abnormality; two surgeries (tissue expanders, reshaping and restructuring of my breasts, saline injections for further expansion and then permanent implants months later). I am 2.5 months post-op of my final surgery and have never felt this kind of confidence and happiness. My breasts look like I have always wanted them to look, and I finally feel like myself in my body. Looking in the mirror has become an absolute joy. I cannot recommend Dr. Wanzel enough, he has literally changed my life. His work is out of this world amazing.
Dr wanzel is wonderful. I had my labiaplasty surgery earlier today and I must say, it could not have gone better. I am 21- very young and nervous about the entire process. Not to mention the cost. Now that it is complete, i can finally say that the money was well worth it. I had my consultation with dr wanzel and he had told me that he could do what I wanted with some restrictions - I had excess around the clit that he had informed me he could not remove because he did not want to interfere with my clitorus nerves and all that. I completely respect that. So I booked my appointment, bought my polysporin, pads, ice packs expecting the worst. I had the procedure this morning, drove home and all is well. Let me know if you have any questions and I'd be happy to answer. I will try to keep up with updates as I only had the procedure today.
Being a size G and having suffered with back, neck and head pains I decided to finally bite the bullet and undergo the procedure. My choice of doctor's was of special concern to me due to a serious underlying autoimmune disease that also wreaks havoc on my blood clotting. There were doctor's that my GP approached but all turned down my surgery due to the possible complications. Dr Wanzel was highly recommended by his colleagues due to his expertise. Helen in his office was incredible to work with and addressed all of my concerns before I met with the doctor. The office is professionally run and I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Wanzel. I am now three weeks post surgery and I am healing well and I can feel a total difference in my overall well being. No back, neck or headaches - what an incredible feeling. The side bonus is that they also look great! I feel like I am 25 again.
I originally saw Dr Wanzel 10 years ago. After having two kids (the first one being almost 11 pounds!) my body was just not the same. I knew it needed some help! Lol. From the moment I walked into Dr Wanzel's office I felt comfortable. His assistant Helen always greets you with a smile and makes you feel at ease. When I went for my consultation Dr Wanzel was extremely professional and answered all my questions. He gave me a gown to change into, left the room and then returned to take a look. For some women this can be extremely awkward so doing it this way, rather than just having the patient remove their clothing in front of the Doctor (which by the way some doctors do) felt so much more professional and comfortable. After that consultation, I booked my surgery on the spot. A tummy tuck and then had the breast augmentation on a later date. Needless to say I was extremely pleased with the results!! I had my body back! but most importantly I had my confidence back. I was so pleased with my results that I referred Dr Wanzel to my sister and a friend. They both had a breast augmentation (and my sis a tummy tuck as well) and were thrilled with the results. That's 3 for 3! They couldn't say enough about the whole process and how skilled and professional Dr Wanzel was. Now 10 years later I have decided to have my implants removed with a lift. Nothing was wrong with them (in fact even my family doctor commented on how natural and amazing they looked) it was just time for me ...I wanted to be smaller and "au natural" lol. What I like about Dr Wanzel is that he is genuine and honest and will not do anything he is not 100 percent comfortable with. Some doctors will say "sure I can do that if you want," where Dr Wanzel would say "you couldn't convince me to do that". He truly does what is in your best interest. I am now 5 days post op and I have to say once again Dr Wanzel hit it out of the park. The day of surgery he greeted me with a smile and immediately made me feel at ease. The hospital staff at St Joseph's were amazing as well. Dr Wanzel is so incredibly humble and would never ask for a review so I have made it a priorty to write this review so that people know just how incredibly talented and amazing he is. You can tell he takes pride in what he does - he wants what you want and that's great results! Other offices will often ask their patients to write a review so it bumps up their "ratings" while Dr Wanzel cares more about the patient and the results than his ego. I feel that says a lot about the type of person he is. If you want a highly skilled and genuine surgeon call Dr Wanzel. :)
I felt very comfortable with all the staff and Dr. Assad. He asked me very clear questioned, reassured me of any of my concerns and we went over my long medical history. He didn't skip along as if I was fit for a tummy tuck until he physically examined me. Although I am in pretty great shape, he didn't jump to a conclusion based on my appearance. Which I respect in a doctor. During the simple exam, he felt my stomach muscles and discussed the procedure, used a mirror so I could see where my results would show. Then he concluded that I would have amazing results. We sat down and he answered more questions and told me my risks. Since I have had 5 c-sections my scar tissue is thick and needs to be removed. No other surgeon told me this. Dr. Assad explained how the scar tissue would make it so my tummy tuck scar would sit slightly lower than my c-section scar and how it will come upward instead of across. Still hidden under non skimpy clothing. He has been the only doctor who I have felt the most comfortable with. His staff was very friendly and I didn't feel out of place being there. I reviewed price and had photos taken. Which was very exciting to be moving forward. There was no fee for the visit. I am 95% sure Dr. Assad will do my surgery. I'm working on dropping 5-10 last pounds before making and booking my appointments. I hope to have a date booked by May 2016. Updated on 21 Apr 2016: I have had 5 c-sections and finally decide to seek out the best doctor for my new belly. After interviewing several doctors I decided on Dr. Kyle Wenzal in Toronto and I am so happy i did it. Day 6 and 7 have been rough as i have been nauseous with the pain meds. Throwing up was torture on the belly and I am hoping my belly button is not damaged from that. I have not taken my binder off as directed by Dr. Wenzal, so tomorrow i have my follow up and get to see my results. I have been able to sponge bath and wash my hair and even taken a peek at the stitches and it looks great. No hanging skin, its so tight but still swollen. I will try to keep the pictures and updates coming and i will try to figure out how to post the pictures. Updated on 22 Apr 2016: I freaked myself out going into my appointment today. Since I had not taken off my binder and since I had throwing up sessions the past 2 days, I couldn't clear my head enough to even look at what I assumed was a mess & full of yucky blood. As my binder was coming off, I started to feel light headed, dizzy, sweating. I told the doc how u was feeling and he reasured me that I was fine & he is there, even got me a glass off water and a facecloth. I could feel him touch my belly and take the gauze out of my button. Gross, I can't even describe the numbness sensation. Moving on, stitches look great and he said I'm more swollen then the average, could be that I'm doing to much. But not doing damage . He checked my belly button area for fluid and as he was checking it I was breathing and hyperventilating lol. Pretty pathetic. It was so quiet in the room and all I could hear was my breathing heavy to calm myself down and the thought of a needle being put inside my button running in my head. So during my breathing I softly asked my doctor "can you sing to me?" seriously, I needed a distraction and it was pretty funny that it worked. I laughed and said I was just kidding. Anyways, no fluid was there and doc was very happy. Still tonight I was to freaked out to look at my belly button. My husband took a picture for me so I could see the picture after I put the binder on so I didn't faint. It looks pretty good. It is bruised only where doc. Tried to drain it, which isn't even at my belly button. Lol I was even able to give my lady part a shave up to the stitches. I feel so much better now! Updated on 24 Apr 2016: How long will this extra swelling last? I tried on 2 pairs of jeans today and they were both so snug. I had to pull them up around my belly bottom because lower was to much pressure on my belly. Even high up they were still snug. Normally they have been a little on the big size. Am I just retaining water? Swollen still or gaining weight from the extra food I'm eating so I can take the pain meds every 2 or so hours? Is this fat feeling normal? I was really hoping to go out feeling sexy today. :( Any suggestions would be great. Updated on 25 Apr 2016: My entire experience was great from my first phone call to the office. I spoke with Helen who is the seretary and she gave me all the information I needed to make my appt.Although there is a consultation fee, with a referal from any doctor they will wave this. From walking in to the office and walking out, I knew Dr. Wanzel was who I wanted to do my surgery. He answered all my questions, Helen was beyond amazing at her job. Before I even left the office I was doing the paper work needed to proceed with booking a date, although I had not left a deposit that day I did book a date and was very happy to talk my decision over with my husband.Every time I had a question, concern or just wanted to see if there was a cancellation so I can get my tummy tuck sooner, I would call Helen and she gladly spent the time with me on the phone.After the surgery I did call Dr. Wanzels office several times and always felt important.. I was not just a number or a paycheck. I highly recommend Dr. Wanzel for this surgery. I have had basically no bruising, my incission is beautiful and I can see it healing perfectly. I had lots of scar tissue to begin with and I had lots of concerns and worries. Doctor Wanzel really does amazing! Updated on 26 Apr 2016: Ok i am day 13 po. Doctor did tell me i would notice blood in my urine after surgery but i assumed right away and i assumed it would be red. However days after my tummy tuck i did noticed brown when i wipe, not the dry blood or the in between menstrual stuff, this is different. Only when i use the washroom and it is not going into my panties. When i push in the washroom, as it seems going pee is a little tricky these days, i notice it more than when i don't push as hard. Any ideas? Or is this the blood that i was told would happen. I also did have my period really late this month, the day after my surgery, lucky me, so i am not sure if it is just a weird pre-menopausal thing. Thanks for your help Updated on 3 May 2016: My 3 weeks post is tomorrow and I will be going to the hospital to be drained. Looks like the doctor thinks via email photos that I have fluid build up. Also based on my first follow up and the swelling at that time. The draining could also be done at his office but then I'm waiting another day. It doesn't seem to be a big deal to be drained. I guess it's only a thin needle and they extract the fluid. In and out process. So in my case drinking more water wasn't helping the swelling, so I'm having a glass of wine tonight. :) I am very uncomfortable but not in pain over this inflatable tube around my waist. At 18 days p.o. I did have sex. Of course now he won't touch me as I'm bruised and swollen and worried he will make it worse. :( it was not painful, not uncomfortable. I was on my back with my legs above his chest/ shoulders. He wasnt leaning on me and I guess you can say he was kneeling. There was motion going on but again, not painful. I do not believe my swelling is from sex as I was swelling up days before. However, I will tell my doctor as asking when was a safe time to have sex was not something I asked. Lol I will post pics after the draining is done! I'm hoping it makes sleeping better. Updated on 26 May 2016: I have not been myself these days. Being unable to work out (run) has been the biggest challenge. I tried to brisk walk, it's just not the same. I can go without weights but I need to run. Today I did it and I feel great. I was slightly tender when I took the binder off hours later. It seems to have settled down and has not been an issue since putting the binder off and on. My doctor suggests waiting a few more weeks before full hard running, which is great for me to adjust back into a routine. Today was a 15-20 min jog and a 20 min walk with it. I will increase this every few days. Now to get the eating under control. Hopefully the swelling and weight gain are taken care of over the next month. Updated on 29 May 2016: I find it so hard to take pictures that look good. My arm shadow was in the way no matter how I stood. Lol I have had 2 jogs and one time to the gym. I'm still active daily but I notice today that I feel the swelling is less, it looks the same. Maybe the running is helping me. Unlike most of what I heard. Feeling like the swelling is coming down gives me motivaton to keep going with the jogging this week. Then next week maybe add in some weighless training. I might start max 30 workouts. Anyone else use this one with great advice? I love that they have an entire set for modified workouts. I can't wait to see my stomach muscles all defined.
I had my consultation sept 24 and had my procedure today! I have been in little pain just a few stings and burning feeling which is very normal. I decided not to take pain meds only ibuprofen or whatever I have around the house. Very little swelling at the moment but I know it will get worse over night. But so far I can't complain nor do I regret getting this procedure I just cannot wait until the final results! I am icing every 20 mins on and off and have been laying in bed since I got home :) still spotting and I keep changing my pad every 2 hours to see how much it's still spotting and to keep it as clean as possible. So far peeing has not bothered me!! Updated on 9 Oct 2015: Swelling already going down on the one side but I have been laying in bed most of the time and think it's helping! Maxi pads are the worse part of it all cuz it rubs especially against my clit. I noticed one stitch came out already when I was dabbing myself after peeing but I'm not bleeding or anything so I'm not to worried. Ps sorry about the gross pic it's only polysporin!! :) Updated on 10 Oct 2015: Day 2 since surgery. And you can see I'm pretty bruised with the purple look but I'm not really hurting and you can really see my stitch outline. I'm liking the clear polysporin better than the white paste you can kinda see where it's still crusted on there from earlier today. I'm still swollen and is to be expected for the next few days. I keep icing still, and still been in bed. My clitoris use to bother me the most but not so much anymore it's more where I'm swollen down more and when I stand and walk I feel it rubs so trying to stay off my feet. Updated on 11 Oct 2015: So this is a perfect example why the white paste polysporin sucks! It stays crusted on and almost looks infected. You can't really tell where my clit starts and where my crotch ends cuz it's so swollen and bruised but not as bad as yesterday I don't think and I'm not in any pain. Just discomfort and especially now that my hair is started to grow back and poke at me when my legs are shut and when I'm up walking. So if you can try getting a wax before the procedure! I wish I did. I do notice a red spot at the bottom that I think it caused from rubbing and when I have my pad one I'm trying not to worry about it and stay off my feet. I am now starting to scab and get itchy so that's a good sign of healing. Can't wait til it's not so bruised and swollen and when I can see my vagina opening and clit and dumb crustys from the polysporin finally come off Updated on 12 Oct 2015: So today is post op day 4.. I walked around the most I ever have since the procedure and I even went to my buddies to have some beers and when I got home I could feel the pressure and I was a bit more bruised but only cuz I wasn't use to it. Last night I slept without a pad and it felt amazing with just fresh air on it al night. I still have burning here n there n it is still obv veryyyy tender. I barley take anything for the burning because it is hardly painful it's more burning throbbing n then it gets itchy so I know it's the healing process. Today my area is stil bruised and obv has scabs exactly along the incision line. You can still see white crusty on there from when I was using the white paste polysporin. But my bruising has gone down a lil today and I'm sure within the next few days it'll keep going down once I hit the one week mark! Can't wait?? Updated on 13 Oct 2015: So last night I experienced the most itching ever it was so uncomfortable and I'm getting sick of laying on my back but I can't really close my legs yet still too much swelling and my hair is poking at my lips and then also I have some stitches poking out so it hurts sometimes when I graze them. I think my swelling has gone down compared to the other pictures and same with my bruising :) still a long way to go tho but I am not in any major pain any more. What hurts the most is when I dab after using the washroom it's so senitive still and I get nervous cuz when I dab I still spot on the toilet paper but I know it's from my scab area when it gets wet. Updated on 14 Oct 2015: Almost at the one week point. I noticed my swelling go down a lil las night cuz I could close my legs more comfortably. Hang been much other change just still itchy and really tender when I dab after I go to the washroom. Still staying in bed as much as possible I don't return to work until the 20th thankfully!! I also find icing still helps with the swelling and itching so I'm gonna keep icing whether ppl ice this long or not! Updated on 14 Oct 2015: Can anyone help me that also has had this procedure. I find when I get up and stand for a long period of time. Or if I go #2. I find when I look I have discharge. It's not from the incision site either it's coming from my vagina hole. I'm almost a week postop is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this also?! Updated on 16 Oct 2015: So last night I experienced the most itching ever!! I keep loosing stitches and also I can tell most are dissolved now there's still a few more left! The swelling is going down so much more and I can almost see some results. I can walk so much better now too and it doesn't sting nearly as much as it did and I notice the discharge has slowed down a lot! As of right now I know I'm still a bit bruised and obv still swolleN! So I can't wait till I see the results over the next week! I still apply a bit of polysporin and I ice after I have been in my feet a bit cuz I notice my right side still swells up more and has more healing to do since more was takin from that side. Everything is healing good tho I feel and the scabs are staying strong cuz when I dab I have absolutely no spotting anymore and it's not so sensitive to dab now. I think by day 10 or so I'm gonna start having sits baths so help with the remaining stitches especially the one that is still near my clit, Updated on 17 Oct 2015: So this is the point where I can really see the swelling go down and I can start to see my new lips take shape and my clit is goin down a bit and I'm so happy! I'm starting to feel almost back to normal when I'm sitting around n stuff and las night I found I could lay on my side. YAY things are looking up! Still wearing loose clothing because of my scabs and of the stitches I have left it still irritates me when I try on tight clothing but I'm hoping by the 2 week mark I can wear almost everything again! Updated on 18 Oct 2015: I'm feeling better and better everyday! Going out actually now and wore my yoga pants last night yay no more track pants:) my stitch that is on my clit got caught a few times but it didn't hurt cuz I think it's close to falling out. I'm either gonna start having baths tonight or tomorrow since all the stitches should be gone between now and my 2 week mark! Still a bit of swelling and scabs are still really visible but I'm so much comfier now and I can't wait till my 2 week mark cuz I can tell a difference every day! I'm still applying polysporin and I'm still dabbin and rinsing everytime I go to the washroom. I'm gonna have my follow up appointment on October 26, mine seems so far away just cuz I have a 3 hour drive to see the doctor so he said if everything feels and looks fine I can wait til later on to meet him go minimize the driving back n Forth! Hope everyone can see my results I know I can even tho every pic looks the same! :) Updated on 20 Oct 2015: So I have been getting irritated with my stitches to the point it's bothering me to walk. My swelling has gone down so much. Can't wait til I get my natural look and colouring back still feel I look bruised and the scabs are still there but I also seem to have a white coating and not sure if it's just my healing process or what. If anyone thinks I look odd just say so I can send a pic to my surgeon. Updated on 23 Oct 2015: So all I can say is once the 2 week mark it I started to feel more to normal then ever! The itching is prolly the worse just because it's healing so much stil. I go to see the doctor on Monday for my first check up. Today is the first day I can say WOW I'm starting to see the results and I loooooove it! I can sleep normally now and only sometimes be like oops I forgot I had surgery! :):) Updated on 23 Oct 2015: This photo I don't think uploaded before so here is my post 13 pic Updated on 2 Nov 2015: So I havnt posted in awhile because I got my period and then havnt had much change over the little bit. I had my check up with my surgeon October 26 and he said I am healing wonderfully! I actually am ahead of schedule with my healing as what he is use to seeing :):) My stitches are all gone yay! I have no openings where my incision line is you can tell exactly where it was but over time it'll fade! I barely have any pain anymore and can walk normally. I still just dab when I go to the washroom and just have showers. I'm slowly starting to where my thongs and jeans again cuz it's not hurting so much to rub! There is still swelling that needs to go down but I can't believe how much it has gone down and healed since my las picture. I still havnt fully shaved, still nervous that I'm gonna cut my self cuz I'm so clumsy! I can't believe it's only a few more weeks and I'll be able to have sex again. This procedure seemed like a slow recovery process just cuz u can't do normal activities and wear normal clothes for almost over 2 weeks ( I didn't wanna rush it and tear something or anything so I really babied myself and it seemed to have been great!) I found after day 11 I was really starting to feel back to my self and getting out more. My clit area is still swollen cuz he said that is always the last place to heal! And I had more work done on my right side so it still has more swelling than the left but looking great so far to me and I'm very happy I got this procedure! Thanks for the positive comments makes the recovery that much better knowing ppl are liking the outcome Updated on 4 Nov 2015: So I'm one month post op tomorrow but today I have been feeling some discomfort. The opening to my vagina feels sore when I walk and I Donno if it's more red then usual. I do find it bothers me to wear underwear still but hopefully I'm healing properly and nothing else is going on. Updated on 7 Nov 2015: So this will be my last post until my 6 week mark! My swellin has gone down. Still have some scabbing on my right side. Loving how my clit is finally going down as well. I'll talk to everyone in a few weeks and hope my results are the way I want them to be can't wait to see the difference in a couple weeks! Updated on 19 Nov 2015: So today I am 6 weeks post op! And I am getting better n better everyday! I have been experiencing crazy itchiness but I know it just a healing process still. My right side still has swelling to go down. I have used a tampon and it didn't bother me and also have done some intercourse just no sex and it was good. I give a sex update when it happens. I do sometimes experience an odd sharp pain in my clit area n stuff but I don't believe it's nothing to worry about and also I am actually wearing my clothes like normal again and doing more normal activities :) I am beyond happy I got this surgery I already feel so comfortable wit my self Updated on 28 Nov 2015: I had my last follow up appointment ever!!! Yay and the surgeon said I am healing so well nothing will open and no infections should ever happen at this point! He said I can go back to allll normal activities. All I care about is the sex part ahhhh! I still have slight tenderness on my right side and he said it still has swelling and it could go down almost 50% more than the size now. So that makes me happy. It doesn't seem like it in the pic but in person u can tell it still has some to go down. I am so happy I got this procedure! I felt like I rushed into it cuz I wanted it so badly but I'm very pleased with the choices I made but most of all the surgeon I chose!! I will be posting about a sex update once I have the chance to try :):) Happy healing to everyone! Updated on 3 Dec 2015: so I had sex on Sunday and it didn't hurt at all until we got going for a bit n he would try rubbing me n stuff my body just wasn't use to it but we still did it for a while and had good sensation otherwise! I can't wait to try again as I feel my swelling is slowly going down still on my right side! I know it is just up from here on!! :) I am so happy I got this procedure it's unbelievable!! I'll say I'm still sensitive for certain things but other than that back to Normal pretty well!
Dr. Kyle Wanzel was one of the most kind, soft talking, and professional Doctors I have ever met. My procedure had an outstanding outcome thanks to Dr. Wanzel's knowledge, skills and experience. I am very satisfied with the results, and if I had to do it again, no doubt I would prefer Dr. Wanzel to perform this and any procedure. He is amazingly the right person as a Doctor and as a human being to deliver the most successful result for any patient who is looking for any cosmetic procedures. Thank you Helen for your fantastic dedication in patient care at the office. Thank you Dr. Wanzel for everything you did, you have changed my Life for the best ! G L
I literally just got home from my labiaplasty procedure from St. Joseph hospital. I went for a consultation at Dr. Wanzel' office in May after reading up on him on this site. I have to admit that my labia wasn't extremely overwhelmingly large but I am a tiny girl who had labia that would protrude out hanging past my lips like tongues and that looked like tiny balls. I have had several sexual partners ask me why it's like that and ever since my sexual experience (who also questioned it) I have been ridiculously self-conscience of it. I dreaded doing sexual acts with guys and would try to come up with something to say to prepare for their comments or questions about it. I even started doing laser hair removal down there and even the lady asked me if I had hormone problems. It's all I ever started to think about and I hated it. I lost confidence. I ended up telling my mom that i wanted to do the procedure and she was not happy. She tried very hard to talk me out of it but I had my heart and mind set on it so nothing she said could stop me. She just didn't understand. Eventually she lightened up and knew she couldn't stop me. I dreamed about such a procedure and didn't think it existed until I did some serious research. And I read up on Dr. Wanzel. The consultation was $100. My procedure costed just under $3000 because not a lot of work needed to be done. I drove myself to the hospital and registered before they sent me to the minor surgery area to wait my turn. Then they asked me to change and I was then brought into the tiny room with Dr. Wanzel and a nurse. They put a sheet over your legs so you don't see anything. He then began to mark up where he was going to be making the cuts. And then came the most painful part of all. The needle for freezing. I read that this was the most painful part and they were not lying. I bit onto my sweater and just tried to take it. They then leave you for 5 mins to make sure the freezing works before they start. After 5 mins they come over and wipe some cold solution which they say was to clean me up from the freezing. Then they began working away and you truly don't feel anything. I got the laser procedure done so I could feel some heat every now and then but you don't feel it. And it makes a weird popping noise but that's about it. After that they start with the stitching. This part feels weird because although you can't feel it, you can feel the tugging and pulling of the string. (I know I'm contradicting what I'm saying, "you can't feel it, but you can feel the tugging" but it's true and you'll understand if you get it done). Once he was done, he put some polysporn on it, gave me a pad and a prescription for pain killers and antibiotics incase of an infection (which he said almost always never happens). I then walked out and proceeded to the pharmacy to pick up my meds and I drove myself home. I took a peek down there and I'm already ecstatic of the results. However, he did warn me that it's not going to be pretty the next few days (bruising and swelling) and not to be scared because it will take time. The stitching will dissolve on their own apparently after about 2 weeks. I have to go back to his office in two weeks for a follow up. With all of this being said, it honestly wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I was so nervous and I was shaking (I'm still a bit shaken up). I felt no pain other than the freezing needle but I might take a pain killer soon once the freezing ends. I hope this review helps a lot of you as some of these reviews have helped me. Unfortunately, not a lot of people understand why us girls would ever think to go through such a thing but it's hard to explain and even when explained, it doesn't do the mental and physical emotions that we go through any justice. I will do a follow up here later on in the week and feel free to ask any questions.
