In 2022, I underwent labiaplasty surgery in London. As swelling reduced, it became clear the top edge had been cut into an unnatural right angle before the clitoral area, almost as if it should have been sewn down rather than left sticking out. I sent photos to the clinic, but they insisted it was “healing perfectly” and said full results could take 6–12 months. However, this area now sticks out, is extremely sensitive, and causes daily discomfort in clothing—which was one of the main reasons I sought the procedure in the first place. I also noticed stitching that was so tight it caused extra scarring, creating a kind of Frankenstein appearance. In other spots, the tissue didn’t fully knit together, leaving stretched scars along mismatched edges. I feel anxious and devastated. I need revision surgery for both physical and emotional reasons. But the original surgeon has been struck off the GMC for negligence, is uncontactable, and reportedly fled the country. I tried to pursue legal action, but was told he was likely uninsured—others had similar cases but couldn’t claim damages. The clinic has offered revision, but I don’t trust them, and I suspect I now need a real specialist. Can anyone advise what may have gone wrong in the original surgery, what I should look for in a revision specialist, and roughly what the costs might be?
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