Urinating in different directions after labiaplasty

Question

Hi everyone, I had a labiaplasty approx a year ago and ever since the procedure I've had trouble urinating in a direct stream. I did not have this issue prior to the labiaplasty and now it's virtually impossible to urinate without getting urine on my thigh due to the mix of direction it goes. I've tried sitting forward and back and it doesn't help. I've spoken to my surgeon and he said it must be swelling as he didn't touch anything internal only externally. What's going on?

Oscar A. Aguirre, MD, FPMRS · Answer

Hello Brooko,
Your labia must be laying or positioned more medially as you sit on the commode thus deflecting your urinary stream. Photos would be helpful to better advise you.

Mark N. Scheinberg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questionThe urethral opening is about 3/4 inch below your clitoris into which inserts the lower pair of labia. Labiaplasty should not interfere given the distance between structures. A diverting urinary stream can be caused by some adhesions at the urethral opening and a simple mild dilation might fix your problem.

Burcak Tok, MD · Answer

hello, the main function of the inner lips is to keep the urine flow straight. Therefore, this complaint may occur after surgery in the over-shortened labia minora.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Very likely that there is a scar deformity after labia reduction which is causing partial obstruction of urethra opening. It would be in your best interest to address this issue with your surgeon or seek in person second opinion. Good luck.

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

You need an exam to see what's going on. The opening where the urine comes out (the external urethral orifice) is the area where the problem arises. It's possible that labial tissue was reoriented and deflecting the urine, but an exam is the only way to determine this.

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