Is this a yeast infection after Labiaplasty? (photos)

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Hi! I got laser Labiaplasty 1 week ago and haven't had any pain since day 3. I've finished my antibiotics yesterday (day 6), and noticed on day 4 a slight build up of white substance along the insision line where the disolvable stitches are. I noticed this start to happen when I stopped wearing a gauze to absorb the moisture. I'm just needing advice if this is just a moist scab causing it to be white, or a yeast infection? Also, I am in no pain at all, just very slight burning sensation occasionally :)

Sue Kafali, MD · Answer

Yeast infection cause discharge like white cottage cheese  appearance  and make the area red or irritated. The image that you sent does not look like the yeast infection but if it persist and make you feel uncomfortable with itching irritation or more discharge please see your dr . Just using topical ointment or cream would definitely help.  Thank you

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

No way to tell a mild yeast infection of the skin from a photo. You take an oral antifungal pill (fluconazole) and see if it improves. Otherwise, just monitor for changes. I see no healing issues here.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

A yeast infection would be confirmed with a pale cottage cheese-like discharge from your vagina, which doesn't show in your photos. However, yeast infections can occur when taking antibiotics. Please follow your surgeon's incision care instructions and if it worsens, you should see your surgeon.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photographs.  This does not appear to be a yeast infection, but to be sure, I would recommend you speak with your operative surgeon so that they can perform an exam and provide reassurance on your healing, or can treat you, based on what they find.

Ozgur Kartal, MD · Answer

this white image is not an infection. It occurs due to creams and wound healing. This is normal after surgery. You underwent labiaplasty surgery with wedge resection. we do not perform labiaplasty surgery in this way.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yeast infections, after the use of antibiotics, are not infrequent. Given your concerns, I would suggest that you follow your plastic surgeon who will be in the best position to diagnose, advise, and/or provide you with meaningful reassurance. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

David Ghozland, MD · Answer

As mentioned by my other colleagues, it does appear to be yeast.  However if it persist or worsens, you should contact your surgeon and follow up to be certain.

Lisa M. DiFrancesco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. A yeast infection is usually white like cottage cheese and is painful with itching or burning. If you symptoms become worse or you have any questions follow up with your surgeon.

Michael P. Goodman, MD, FACOG · Answer

Everything looks fine; it is normal to have a collection of waxy material in the creases of your labia; this is either "smegma" (from shed-off cells in an area that you are not able to cleanse), or from the Cu-3 gel, if your surgeon uses this hydrating agent.Either way, this is a question you really should be asking your surgeon!  When a doc operates on you, he or she should be readily available for all your questions & concerns after your surgery.  A good doc in not only about doing surgery- it is about preparing you fully beforehand, and being available after.  You should be asking your surgeon!Feel free to click on the link below for educational info from our website about recovery...Best,Michael P Goodman MDDavis, CA, USA

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