I had a wedge labia plasty 5 1/2 weeks ago and all seems to be healing well except for one area of irritation at the base of one of the end suture line where I can feel 2 little sharp points which I'm guessing are stitches. I believe the doctor used all dissolvable in stitches and I'm wondering how much longer before these should dissolve.
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Thank you for your question. It is challenging to answer your question with a physical examination or photographs. I would recommend contacting your surgeon who performed the labiaplasty for evaualtion. Best of luck.
Jeffrey S. Palmer, MD, FACS, FAAP (Cosmetic and Reconstructive Urol...
You underwent labiaplasty surgery with wedge resection. Most of the stitches are opened in labiaplasty surgeries performed with this technique.
These holes do not close by themselves. Holes can be closed with revision labiaplasty surgery 3-4 months after your surgery.
Thank you for your question and sharing your photograph. I would recommend contacting your surgeon who performed the labiaplasty for evaluation due to the limited ability to answer this question based on the photograph. Best of luck.
Jeffrey S. Palmer, MD, FACS, FAAP (Cosmetic and Re...
