Will These Lumps Around my Labiaplasty Scar Go Down? (photo)

Question

I had a revision labiaplasty surgery to take away a section of darker colored, fatty labia tissue at the bottom of my labia minora where they join. This section was missed during the first surgery with a different surgeon. It has been THREE WEEKS since my surgery and the section that he cut and stitched (with dissolvable stitches) is very firm and lumpy. He says the lumps will go down... but I'm very concerned it is permanent scar tissue. Any comments? Will these lumps go away?

Gary J. Alter, MD · Answer

It is way too soon to be concerned about these lumps.  They will certainly go down, but it can take up to four months.  If they persist after that time, then a revision can probably be performed. 

	Sincerely,

	Dr. Gary Alter

Michael Litrel, MD, FACOG, FPMRS · Answer

Hi, this is a great question. The lumps are probably from the dissolvable sutures. These lumps will soften and go down as you heal. You can use ice packs for pain and swelling.

Best wishes!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The 'lumps' are most likely areas of residual swelling and induration, which are both quite common in the postoperative period.  I ask my labiaplasty patients to begin Swell-X tablets twice daily after surgery. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

David Stoker, MD · Answer

It may take months for all of the swelling to resolve following your revision labiaplasty.  I do expect the bumps you see to soften and fade with time.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

At three weeks, the bumpy nature and swelling should improve with time.  I would give it 3 months or more for the tissue to soften and remodel.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

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