Will this hole/wound heal closed? Labiaplasty, complicated one side? Any other feedback?

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10 days post trim, hole formed. Think it started ~7/8 days. Will it close/heal okay? Anything I can do to help? Looks like outer edges healing separated; afraid they won't connect? Multi stage pics to help assess. Pretty happy so far w/ 1 side; retrospectively think other side complicated, now see a deformity/extra skin flap I never noticed. Hole looks worse depending on angle. Dr closed til Tue.& not ER, but anxious. NB: been hands off only manipulated for pics. Irrigate h20 salt or hibiclens

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling after #Labiaplasty is usually present for several weeks. It’s possible that swelling can persist for two or three months Firmness of tissue can remain for 4-6 months.Postoperative care will usually consist of sitz baths or soaking the area in warm soapy water starting approximately 2 days after a surgery.  The sutures will dissolve over the course of several weeks.  This will in part depend upon the #Labiaplasty technique used, the amount of bruising and the way in which your body heals.Ice can help reduce swelling. Arnica and Bromelain may help.  Direct massage may be usefulPatients return to most normal activities immediately after surgery with the exception of activities that will create direct pressure on the #vaginalregion such as certain exercise equipment and #sexualactivity.  It will be necessary to refrain from these forms of physical activity, including sex, for approximately 4-6 weeks. Generally, patients are able to walk comfortably within a few days and can return to work within a week. While healing issues may vary from one patient to another, depending on the procedure and case details, it is always best to visit your plastic surgeon with all questions and concerns to help make sure that healing is progressing as it should. Best of luck.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and congratulations on your procedure. I see your area of concern and this small incision separation should go on to heal without difficulty and with little effect to your long-term appearance.  The extra skin flap that you are referring to is normal tissue running from your clitoral frenulum as it joins to your hood to form the labia minora.  At 10 days your results are still showing swelling and I would advise allowing your results at least 6-8 weeks to mature.  Best wishes.

Jeffrey S. Palmer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photographs.  I can appreciate your area of concern.  Swelling is common after labiaplasty with the amount dependent in part based on the time since surgery.  The final result will be seen after several months.  If that area does not heal to your satisfaction, it could be revised through a secondary procedure.  I would recommend contacting the surgeon who performed the original surgery to evaluate your current condition.  Best of luck.

Jeffrey S. Palmer, MD, FACS, FAAP (Cosmetic and Reconstructive Urologist -- Cleveland, Ohio)

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