I got a labiaplasty wedge method one year ago and it took a while for the swelling to go down but after a few months it did. I have been having sex without a problem but recently I had sex and my left labia minora has been swollen for over 12 hours like this. Do any of you know why this happens and will this ever not be an issue? Attaching a post op photo and a recent photo of the swelling
February 12, 2022
Answer: 1 year post labiaplasty, why is it this swollen? Hello, Thank you for the question and photos. It can take up to 1 year for the final wound healing to take place and for all the swelling to go down. Sometimes, conservative management with massaging the area can help when swelling recurs after surgery. I would definitely discuss your questions and concerns with your Plastic Surgeon. I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 12, 2022
Answer: 1 year post labiaplasty, why is it this swollen? Hello, Thank you for the question and photos. It can take up to 1 year for the final wound healing to take place and for all the swelling to go down. Sometimes, conservative management with massaging the area can help when swelling recurs after surgery. I would definitely discuss your questions and concerns with your Plastic Surgeon. I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 2, 2022
Answer: Swelling one year post Labiaplasty, I am not certain why you are experiencing the swelling of the labia minora. It could be a an allergic reaction to something. A response to the process of stroking or rough intercourse. A reaction to an irritant such as lubricant, spermicides or soaps. It could be a gartner's duct cyst, or a bartholin duct cyst. The only way to get a definitive answer is to have a gynecologic examination.
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February 2, 2022
Answer: Swelling one year post Labiaplasty, I am not certain why you are experiencing the swelling of the labia minora. It could be a an allergic reaction to something. A response to the process of stroking or rough intercourse. A reaction to an irritant such as lubricant, spermicides or soaps. It could be a gartner's duct cyst, or a bartholin duct cyst. The only way to get a definitive answer is to have a gynecologic examination.
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