1 year post labiaplasty, why is it this swollen? (photos)

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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

Christine Rodgers, MD · Answer

HI kelly,

I think that you should see your surgeon as soon as you can. It is possible that you have fluid in the left labia, be it clear serous fluid, an infection or perhaps a hematoma (blood collection). It is unusual to have this type of swelling 1 year after a labiaplasty.

Hope this helps a bit,

Best,
Dr. Christine Rodgers

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

You may have sustained some trauma to the area from intercourse. There is some disrupted lymphatic outflow after surgery (in any type of surgery). Regardless, I would see someone experienced in female genitalia as soon as possible to ensure that this is not something more serious such as bleeding (unlikely), but it is important to be more safe.

Mark N. Scheinberg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question Your photo shows that the prepuce was not treated There are two pairs of labia: a lower pair that inserts into the clitoris and an upper pair called prepuce that forms the hood that can insert into and even overwhelm the lower pair. The prepuce should be treated first to optimize results with the lower pair That is what you see swelling and can be treated See the video below

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

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

Michelle Jones Singer, MD · Answer

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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