What can be done to keloid issue after labiaplasty?

Hello and thank you for your question.

Labiaplasty is a cosmetic procedure that can help achieve a smaller, and more tucked appearance of labia minora (inner lips).

Keloid scars and hypertrophic scars are not very common after Labiaplasty procedures but occasionally can develop depending on the patient's genetic predisposition, as well as surgical techniques and suturing used.

One way to improve the scar appearance is to inject Kenalog (steroid) medication to help soften and flatten the scars. Sometimes you may require 2 or 3 injections.

I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Labiaplasty to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.

I hope this helps.

Best regards,

Dr. Irena Karanetz
Fellowship-Trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thanks for your post, however photos would have been helpful in answering your question more precisely. I haven't seen keloids develop on the remaining labia and frenulum following a labiaplasty. Perhaps you are noticing a scalloped appearance from the technique used at the time of your procedure. This could be corrected without affecting your pleasure and perhaps alleviate your pain.
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