How Long Should I Expect my Vagina & Labia to Be Swollen After Tummy Tuck?

Patients undergoing abdominoplasty can anticipate
significant swelling in the immediate post-operative period. In some cases this
swelling can be severe and impact the labia and vagina as well.In most cases this swelling resolves rapidly
with the vast majority being gone in about three weeks.Almost all the visible swelling is gone in
about 4 to 6 weeks but in some cases, significant amounts of swelling may
persist for 3 to 4 months following surgery.Compression
garments and low salt diets are frequently utilized following abdominoplasty to
minimize swelling.Persistent swelling
should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon to rule out more serious problems.With time this type of swelling usually
resolves with conservative management.For
these reason, we feel it’s important for the patient and surgeon to have good
communication regarding this topic immediately following surgery.In this situation a little reassurance can go
a long way towards making this a more comfortable experience.

After surgery gravity causes fluid to gather at the lowest portion of the wound, in this case the labia.

Moreover, many surgeons do liposuction in this area as part of the abdominoplasty to decrease fatty deposits. This area does tend to swell and bruise a good deal all on its own.

The swelling will eventually disappear without your having to take any special measures.
 

Than you for your question.After a #tummytuck surgery, #swelling can persist for several months and will
gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even
one year. Frequently the pubic area can
become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to gravity as
this is the lowest area for swelling to accumulate.If you have major concerns, please contact your #BoardCertified #PlasticSurgeon.