I had a modified wedge labiaplasty 3 weeks ago and about 2 weeks in developed a small wound dehiscence inside the labia minora along one of the suture lines. This seemed to be filling in slowly however that side is now significantly swollen. It's not bleeding and there is no discharge. Could there be an infection or perhaps blood pooling inside? I'm worried the incision will come apart due to the swelling. Is there something I can be doing to reduce the swelling?
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August 1, 2017
Answer: Labiaplasty wound dehiscence and now swelling. 3 weeks post-op.
You underwent labiaplasty surgery with wedge resection. Most of the stitches are opened in labiaplasty surgeries performed with this technique.
These holes do not close by themselves. Holes can be closed with revision labiaplasty surgery 3-4 months after your surgery.
Thank you for your question and sharing your photograph. I would recommend contacting your surgeon who performed the labiaplasty for evaluation due to the limited ability to answer this question based on the photograph. Best of luck.
Jeffrey S. Palmer, MD, FACS, FAAP (Cosmetic and Re...
Hello,Although I cannot see much detail in your image, most irregularity in results improve over time. Have you shown your surgeon? Best Regards,John Di Saia MD
