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

In many patients, the vaginal / pubic area can become swollen after tummy tuck / abdominoplasty.  Due to gravity, these areas can become swollen.  In most cases, the swelling significantly improves within the first week to 10 days.  However, if you have persistent swelling, then you may want to discuss your concerns with your surgeon and make sure that there is a not a sermoa or fluid collection under the skin.

 

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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.