Is it possible to cover my clitoris after botched labiaplasty?

Four weeks is early in the healing process after labiaplasty. Swelling, sutures and distortion are still present in many women. You will have a clearer picture of the final result at 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you want meaningful advice, you have to share photos. Repost in a few weeks.

It is early on in your recovery, therefore swelling may be an issue. Please allow 4-6 months before assessing your results. A photo would be helpful.

As the inventor and innovator of the wedge technique in 1994, I reconstruct many women who have had labia reductions by other surgeons, both wedge and trimming techniques. The reconstruction technique depends on the deformity. However, no attempt to revise your labia or hood should be done until you are at least five months after your past procedure as your appearance will improve. You need to control your anxiety and wait. A reconstruction is more difficult than a primary labiaplasty and should be done by a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in labia reconstruction. I published the first and most extensive paper on labia reconstruction in the prestigious journal "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" about ten years ago, and about 40% of my female genital surgeries are reconstructions of botched labiaplasties. I need to see photos to answer your question about coverage of your clitoris. However, I should be able to cover it since I have this many times. You may need various reconstructive techniques to give you a good appearance, but this won't be known until all the swelling is gone. You only get one good chance to reconstruct you, so be patient and ask a lot of questions.

Gary J. Alter, M.D.

Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, NYC