Could labiaplasty scar tissue be keloid & how can I heal my tissues?

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Uncomfortable labiaplasty scarring ruined my life. Labiaplasty ruined my life (done four years ago). Everything looks fine but feels very uncomfortable. Walking is horrible, because scars itch and hurt all the time. Scar Tissue is hard and inside the skin. Is it keloid?? I would like to hear about possibilities to heal my tissues. Now my life feels so miserable due to labiaplasty, that caused this 24/7 lasting chronic pain. I fear that there's nothing to do to make things better. I'm only 22 years old.

Mark N. Scheinberg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questionIt is difficult to be specific as you did not include photos. I general , there are several possibilities ranging from resection of scar tissue to use of PRP(platelet rich plasma) injections etc. You need to do your homework and find a surgeon experienced in these repairs and techniques to evaluate and give you treatment options

Gary J. Alter, MD · Answer

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. Removing scar tissue and replacing it with normal tissue often eliminates the pain. 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 12 years ago, and about 40% of my female genital surgeries are reconstructions of botched labiaplasties.  You may need various reconstructive techniques to give you a good appearance and eliminate your pain. 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

Ozgur Kartal, MD · Answer

hello, what technique was labiaplasty surgery performed with, edge resection? wedge resection ? etc. If you can send post-operative photos, I can be more helpful.

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