3 weeks post-op labiaplasty. Is this normal and how it's supposed to look at this point?

Swelling after #Labiaplasty is usually present for several weeks. It’s possible that swelling can persist for two or three months. Firmness of tissue can remain for 4-6 months as well, so you may need to be patient for the healing process to continue.



Postoperative care will usually consist of sitz baths or soaking the area in warm soapy water starting approximately 2 days after a surgery.  The sutures will dissolve over the course of several weeks. This will in part depend upon the #Labiaplasty technique used, the amount of brusing and they way in which your body heals.



Ice can help reduce swelling. Arnica and Bromelain may help.  Direct massage may be useful as well, and any of these are ways that can help you to alleviate swelling or slight discomfort as healing progresses.



Patients return to most normal activities immediately after surgery with the exception of activities that will create direct pressure on the #vaginalregion such as certain exercise equipment and #sexualactivity.  It will be necessary to refrain from these forms of physical activity, including sex, for approximately 4-6 weeks.



If you continue to feel any pain or discomfort I would recommend scheduling a live appointment with your surgeon to have the area evaluated for healing progression. I wish you the best and hope all feels well.

Hi, thanks for your question but You should give them time to heal finished look that goes well with your surgery.

Thank you for your question. At only three weeks after surgery, you still have a significant amount of swelling and you are going to have to wait for that to resolve before you can examine your final result. This may take another 3-5 weeks. Even after that resolves, you may still have some areas you are not happy with and that may need revision surgery. Best to stay in touch with your surgeon and follow his or her advice on how to proceed.Best of luck!

Since you are only three weeks after your surgery I would not worry at this point.  After labiaplastic surgery, swelling occurs for 4 to 8 weeks.  Allow your body to heal and you will see that you will look better.  Don't rush to a revision surgery.  Wait at least six months.

Hello. Looking at your photo there is some good news and maybe bad news. The good news is you are only 3 weeks out from surgery so there will be some improvement in the look as you continue to heal. I see you are still swollen. The bad news is depending on how you feel with your final look, you will likely need a revision. It does appear you will have a bumpy unnatural look to your labia. The trim technique is a great technique but needs to be done by very experienced expert hands. I use the trim method but I am very conscious of the importance of making the incision so that the final result has the right flow. This can be fixed in export hands. Best wishes~Dr Poucher