Hello, had my procedure (labiaplasty) about 9-10 months ago. 4 months ago started having a burning feeling on the left lower labia near the opening/the perineum/ back of the upper thigh. Had MRI done told “periuterine pelvic varicosities were developing”. Could this have anything to do with the surgery? Never had this feeling/ sensation before. Getting a CT scan next.
June 27, 2024
Answer: Pelvic varicosities Dear jkl14I can absolutely assure you that these varicosities have nothing to do with the labiaplasty you had. Pelvic varicosities are relatively common, and unfortunately for some women, they can cause problems. These sometimes involve pelvic or abdominal pain. However, most often this finding on an imaging test, like MRI or CT, are incidental findings and do not cause any problems. One thing is for sure however and that is that it is unrelated to the labiapasty. Having said this, there are rare cases of inguinal hernias or even varicosities that can involve labia, and ‘may’ be found at the same time as a diagnosis of pelvic varicosities or ‘pelvic congestion’. Thus it is possible that vulvar pain could be associated, but again, it will not have been caused by the procedure.
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June 27, 2024
Answer: Pelvic varicosities Dear jkl14I can absolutely assure you that these varicosities have nothing to do with the labiaplasty you had. Pelvic varicosities are relatively common, and unfortunately for some women, they can cause problems. These sometimes involve pelvic or abdominal pain. However, most often this finding on an imaging test, like MRI or CT, are incidental findings and do not cause any problems. One thing is for sure however and that is that it is unrelated to the labiapasty. Having said this, there are rare cases of inguinal hernias or even varicosities that can involve labia, and ‘may’ be found at the same time as a diagnosis of pelvic varicosities or ‘pelvic congestion’. Thus it is possible that vulvar pain could be associated, but again, it will not have been caused by the procedure.
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June 21, 2024
Answer: Varicosities after labiaplasty I am a Plastic Surgeon with a ICAVL certified vascular lab in my practice. We treat varicosities up to the groin, but not above. Patients develop the problem you are describing with varicosities around the Uterus and it frequently goes undiagnosed. The cause is likely no different than other varicosities but includes heredity, estrogen and possible prior pregnancies. It would not be caused by a labiaplasty. It could result in pelvic/ low back discomfort and may get worse with time. Interventional Radiology can coil some of the varicosities if necessary, but you want an experienced pro doing this. Few doctors understand or treat this problem, but your MRI will hopefully lead you in the right direction.
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June 21, 2024
Answer: Varicosities after labiaplasty I am a Plastic Surgeon with a ICAVL certified vascular lab in my practice. We treat varicosities up to the groin, but not above. Patients develop the problem you are describing with varicosities around the Uterus and it frequently goes undiagnosed. The cause is likely no different than other varicosities but includes heredity, estrogen and possible prior pregnancies. It would not be caused by a labiaplasty. It could result in pelvic/ low back discomfort and may get worse with time. Interventional Radiology can coil some of the varicosities if necessary, but you want an experienced pro doing this. Few doctors understand or treat this problem, but your MRI will hopefully lead you in the right direction.
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