Embarrassment and discomfort. Those were the words always associated with my extended, flappy labia. I was embarrassed in locker rooms, uncomfortable in clothes, and self-conscious with men. Every boyfriend I had, always commented on them. They thought their comments were "cute" -- I was mortified. When a girl gets undressed she shouldn't have something flapping between her legs,...
I finally worked up the nerve to go through with a labiaplasty in 2011. It was the best thing I've done in a long time. The procedure takes about 40 minutes plus about 20 minutes for prep (just topical numbing) and another 10 minutes post-op recovery time. I actually chatted with my surgeon the entire time which was super wierd, but kinda of comforting as well. The first and half after...
I am almost 3 weeks post surgery, trim method for labiaplasty. After 1 week, I seriously questioned my decision due to swelling and discomfort but I am so glad I went for it. My procedure was on a Tuesday, I have a desk job so I only took 1 day off and returned to work Thursday. I wore loose skirts and iced the whole time. I have had very little pain, mostly general discomfort from...
