Labiaplasty bumps from stitches. Are they too tight? (photo)

Question

Hello I had a labia minora reduction, the results I have I am happy with, whoever are the stitches too tight? Will they leave a jagged bumpy look when healed? Please help. 48 hours post-op. I've just heard of stitches healing all bumpy and gross. I'm scared mine will.

Adam J. Oppenheimer, MD, FACS · Answer

Too early to tell. Yes there are bumps there and you'll have to wait and see in 3-6 months how they all settle down.

George Shashoua, MD · Answer

It usually takes about 6-8 weeks for stitches to dissolve and the skin to flatten out. You should give yourself a couple months before judging the final outcome of your surgery.

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

Bumps or scalloping along labiaplasty scars are a product of crude suturing techniques. At 48 hours, there is too much swelling in your photo to determine anything about bumps due to poor suturing or bumps due to swelling. The only thing I can say is that the area will look much flatter in a few weeks when the swelling resolves.

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You should rely on your surgeon's evaluation and recommendations at this early junction. It is far too early to either draw any conclusions or develop any concerns. After three to six months, if things are not as you had hoped, please discuss this with your surgeon. Fortunately this part of the body heals quite quickly and you will have a pretty good sense by that time period if the final result is what you had hoped for. Hopefully things will turn out just fine. Best of luck to you.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your picture and question.  Unfortunately with the thin tissues of the labia, post surgical swelling can be significant, distorting what your long-term results will be.  It is normal to have some subtle bumps from stitches placed and these will soften and smooth with time.  Allow yourself at least 6 full weeks of recovery before assessing your results.

Nikesh K. Patel, MD · Answer

Labiaplasty incisions usually heal the way that they are placed together and will mostly be smooth. Sometimes a bump may form that will eventually resolve during the recovery period because of healing irregularities but your surgeon would be the first person to ask about this. A board certified surgeon who is an expert on labiaplasty is always your best bet to get a great result.

Troy Robbin Hailparn, MD · Answer

Dear Missdbo,It is normal to have swelling and bruising that take a week or two to resolve, with some swelling that can last even longer.  By three months after surgery you will have a much better idea of what your results are, and you may be very happy.  Sometimes it is the suturing technique (too tight and too close together) that can cause the bumps or leave a scalloped edge and that can persist after all is healed.  This can be addressed with an edge revision if desired.I hope this information is helpful and wishing you a speedy recovery!Sincerely,Troy Robbin HailparnCosmetic Gynecology Center of San Antonio

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

At 48 hours post-op, it is much to early to come to any conclusions about your results.  Normal swelling will distort the appearance of the labia.  Normally these areas settle down and you will look much better after the areas heal.  This can take several months so try to be patient.  Best wishes!

John R. Miklos, MD, FPMRS, FACS · Answer

Missdbothank you for your photos and your question.  The bumps you have are usually related to the surgeon suturing over the incised edge (i.e. the area removed).  It is difficult to say whether or not the bumps are permanent usually they are but sometimes they are much smaller and barely noticeable .  I suggest you direct this question to your surgeon.  Send the photo directly to him/her and let himi/her answer the question since they performed the surgery and know their technique the best.John R Miklos MDCosmetic Vaginal SurgeonAtlanta ~ Beverly Hills ~ Dubai

Ozgur Kartal, MD · Answer

Your stitches are sore. therefore a smooth image is not formed. You will need to invest in revision labiaplasty surgery.

Labiaplasty bumps from stitches. Are they too tight? (photo)

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