I had a labiaplasty 6 days ago but my bruising seems to have only appeared from day 4. Is this normal?

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My swelling is reducing though. But it is feeling bruised. I am to see the doc on day 9.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

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

You have bruising with minimal swelling. This suggests that you do not have a hematoma. You should heal just fine and your bruises should resolve in a few weeks.

George Shashoua, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. It is common to have bruising after this surgery. Ice packs and NSAIDs will help with the healing process and to treat discomfort from the bruising.

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

Congrats on the surgery  the results look good.... but then again it is only your opinion that matters at this point.  Your healing is normal.  Relax and enjoy the new you.

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question and pictures.  Please do not be alarmed bruising is completely normal and you seem to be healing well, your procedure was still very early days.  Please ensure you return to your surgeon for regular follow ups.Best Wishes

Oscar A. Aguirre, MD, FPMRS · Answer

Congratulations on your Labiaplasty. It's common course for bruising to occur a few days after any surgery. Thanks for the photos, although they aren't very clear, but from what I can see you seem to be healing appropriately. Be sure to keep your follow-up appointment with your surgeon.  Best of luck,

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Because of the thin tissues of the area it is common to have bruising develop in the first few days after your procedure.  Based on your picture alone you appear to be healing well.  Allow yourself at least 6-8 weeks of recovery time to see your long-term results.  Best wishes.

David Ghozland, MD · Answer

This is common and usually of no concern.  However, I would just make sure your surgeon is aware as they may want to examine to be on the safe side.

You should heal just fine.

Jeffrey S. Palmer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Bruising can occur  after labiaplasty with the amount dependent in part based on the time since surgery.   I would recommend contacting the surgeon who performed the original surgery to evaluate your current condition.   Best of luck.     Jeffrey S. Palmer, MD, FACS, FAAP (Cosmetic Urologist -- Cleveland, Ohio)

B. Edward O`Dell, MD · Answer

I tell all my patients to expect some bruising that may migrate over the first week or two. The area is very vascular but also the tissue is loose in the area allowing old blood to shift and spread out. Your picture looks typical of many patients and should resolve in a timely manner.

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