5 weeks post labiaplasty healing. I have lumps. Will these fade?

As the inventor and innovator of the wedge technique in 1994, I reconstruct many women who have had labia reductions by other surgeons, both wedge and trimming techniques. The reconstruction technique depends on the deformity. However, no attempt to revise your labia should be done until you are at least five months after your past procedure as your appearance will improve, and the swelling will be less. You need to control your anxiety and wait. The reconstruction is more difficult than a primary labiaplasty and should be done by a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in labia reconstruction. I published the first and most extensive paper on labia reconstruction in the prestigious journal "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" about two years ago. You may need various reconstructive techniques to give you a good appearance, but this won't be known until all the swelling is gone. Fortunately, you have adequate clitoral hood to reconstruct your labia minora with clitoral hood flaps, which I invented and published in that journal article.   I have done this surgery about 60 times with excellent results. The surgery takes about 3+ hours so it is not a simple office procedure. If any surgeon reduces more of your clitoral hood, you will be ineligible for this repair. You only get one good chance to reconstruct you, so be patient and ask a lot of questions.
Gary J. Alter, M.D. 
Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, NYC

Thank you for your question and photos. It looks like most of the swelling resolved, and what I see in these views is an over resected left labia and an irregularly resected right labia with divots. Nothing will "fall down" with time. Your surgery was done by someone who is not well versed in these delicate surgeries and has less than optimal understanding of the surgical anatomy. DO NOT let the "lumps" be removed, that tissue will be critical in reconstructing your labia. Need to wait 3-6 months before this can be undertaken. See a board certified plastic surgeon or gynecologist with experience in these surgeries. You will want to review lots of before and after photos before choosing your next surgeon. Good luck with your healing.

...Not the MOST aesthetic results in the world (but not "bad..."), performed perhaps by a surgeon "...less-than-expert" in this work..? With the exception of the "bumps" which are secondary to inflammation around the suture knots under the skin, which will take 'til ~ 3-4 months post-op to fully soften, what you see now is more-or-less what you will get. If you were sure enough about the qualifications of your surgeon to pay his or her fee and let that person operate on such an important part of you, I'd suggest that you follow his or her instructions and advice. If you remain dissatisfied after 3/4 months post-op, see your surgeon re: his/her advice for minor revision to better meet your aesthetic desires... "...Fall down in time..?  WHAAA?? B.S.!!Best wishes,Michael P Goodman, MDDavis, CA, USA