POSTED UNDER Labiaplasty Reviews
24 years of discomfort. Long healing process, but worthwhile!
UPDATED FROM mar91
3 months post
12 weeks
mar91June 13, 2016
WORTH IT$3,500
Been a long time since I updated but seriously after the 6 week checkup it was a breeze. No pain, everything feels good and no sensitivity. Not in a relationship or in a place where I am wanting to meet someone but can't wait to have sex again! I'm happy with my result. I sometimes wish it were a little smaller but I also told my doctor to use his judgment and not take off too much. He explained exactly why he kept it this length/width and it's because of how much my clit sticks out- it's fairly "long" and he wanted to make sure it was covered which is probably a good thing. I'll try and post standing pics sometime soon too. The lips are at the same level as my outer lips. They "stick out" because they are somewhat thick but this is just my anatomy and I didn't want a Barbie chop!
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June 14, 2016
I think your doctor made a great call on how much he removed :)
You have a very natural well balanced result, I wouldn't even suspect you've had a labiaplasty!
You've had such an improvement
June 14, 2016
I know it's amazing to see the before and remember how awful it felt to have so much extra tissue. I feel so much more hygienic and feminine, it's great!
June 16, 2016
Just wanted to add my experience too - been a while since I've been on here since I've had it done - seriously, once it's healed it's like completely normal, so amazing! Worth the recovery process to all you going through it! I had a tear as well, or a small separation since it was the wedge technique.
It's been 3months almost exactly, and yes, you can barely tell :) However, one part was a separation that caused a bit of "extra" tissue if that makes sense... so I'm going back in a month or so for a little cut and stitch, which really isn't a big deal. Otherwise - the tissue has softened greatly and it truly is amazing how this area heals. It all softens and "shrinks" lol, so what you are dealing with now that looks kind of scary, I promise will be ok in a couple of months time :)
Patience and trust is the key, it is all worth it. Promise... [RS bleep]
June 16, 2016
Hi thank you for adding that in. -l've got a little gap seperation at 15 days post op on the outside of my minora (not all the way through) and he said it will likely heal on it's own, but if not, he'd easily be able to fix it under local anesthetic this time. I'm still really worried but i'll try to not look at the area! [RS bleep]
June 16, 2016
Don't be worried, 15 days is too soon to judge at all what your results will be- give it time. I had a better idea of what my end result is at about 5 weeks, and my swelling actually has gone down more since then (I didn't realize I was swollen at all at that point)
June 16, 2016
Thanks for your kind words. I'm just so emotional, especially since i've gotta go back to work tomorrow - scared it's gonna make it worse :(
But yes i'll try have some faith xx
But yes i'll try have some faith xx
June 17, 2016
I was stressed and emotional too- I got really exhausted at about 3 or 4 weeks, like sooooo tired but couldn't really sleep. Might have had a flu thing but I'm sure it was my body just needing the rest. It's amazing how much emotions effect us!! So try to just take it easy as much as possible - even at work. Work may help as the boredom of recovery is part of the stress of it lol, just be kind to yourself.
I am so surprised at the difference at months, I thought it was pretty good at 6weeks, even had sex then :))) but now it is even better, and actually this week I've even noticed it's lessensing still! It flattens out, shrinks and softens. If you have any color difference thay blends too. Even 3 months is early in the process don't forget.
So you are doing really well. I know how time slows waaaaaay down, that 6 weeks was the longest of my life. But time is back to speeding along now lol.
If you do need a small revision, it will be fine. I'll be getting one soon, and arenttoo worried about it. Just the needle ugggggh. But we went through the tough part we can handle anything now :)
My tear was on the inside so it's kind of like an extra bit... Also had a tear on the other side outer, but probably won't get that revised because - seriously - now it has smoothed out you can't really tell and I kinda like it, bit of character :). So depending where yours is, you may not even need it.
Oh, and mine teared cos he made it a bit tight. He did restitch but it just teared again. Ugh that was so painful I could feel the pulling and hac to take my percocet for sure.... So even if it didn't split the stitch then, it would have been delicate and likely stitched later which would be worse - especially during sex or something ah!!
Surgeon never said this was the reason, but am convinced :) anyway, my point it that a tear isn't a worry (easier said than done I know!), and that early on it is better than later, you are healing anyway so just let it heal.
Ok this is a super long comment and I'm on my phone so forgive the spelling. Feel free to ask me questions or anyone can private message me.
Take care, I know it's hard right now but I PROMISE it is worth it, and very soon you will forget you've even had it, xxxxxx
I am so surprised at the difference at months, I thought it was pretty good at 6weeks, even had sex then :))) but now it is even better, and actually this week I've even noticed it's lessensing still! It flattens out, shrinks and softens. If you have any color difference thay blends too. Even 3 months is early in the process don't forget.
So you are doing really well. I know how time slows waaaaaay down, that 6 weeks was the longest of my life. But time is back to speeding along now lol.
If you do need a small revision, it will be fine. I'll be getting one soon, and arenttoo worried about it. Just the needle ugggggh. But we went through the tough part we can handle anything now :)
My tear was on the inside so it's kind of like an extra bit... Also had a tear on the other side outer, but probably won't get that revised because - seriously - now it has smoothed out you can't really tell and I kinda like it, bit of character :). So depending where yours is, you may not even need it.
Oh, and mine teared cos he made it a bit tight. He did restitch but it just teared again. Ugh that was so painful I could feel the pulling and hac to take my percocet for sure.... So even if it didn't split the stitch then, it would have been delicate and likely stitched later which would be worse - especially during sex or something ah!!
Surgeon never said this was the reason, but am convinced :) anyway, my point it that a tear isn't a worry (easier said than done I know!), and that early on it is better than later, you are healing anyway so just let it heal.
Ok this is a super long comment and I'm on my phone so forgive the spelling. Feel free to ask me questions or anyone can private message me.
Take care, I know it's hard right now but I PROMISE it is worth it, and very soon you will forget you've even had it, xxxxxx
June 17, 2016
No don't apologise for the lengthy comment, I am so grateful for the support on here. I cried at work today (embarrassing!!) but no-one knew why and thankfully didn't really ask questions (they know I was off after 'minor surgery'). I just keep worrying that it's going to get worse, there's also a tiny tear on the right side too. The main tear is on the left side outer part of the minora (right side is in the inner a little).
I'll try to keep your words in mind though, thank you again! Xxxxx
I'll try to keep your words in mind though, thank you again! Xxxxx
UPDATED FROM mar91
28 days post
1 month!!!
mar91April 17, 2016
I feel great. Just getting over my first period post op, UGH I had forgotten how horrible pads were; brings me back to middle school days of fearing the niagra falls gush every time I stood up after sitting for long periods of time hahahaha. Feeling good, scars look mostly healed except for those on the wedge section. Everything feels fine but I know there's some hard lumpy scar tissue that hopefully will continue to reduce in size and smooth out! Hope this isn't TMI but I finally was able to pleasure myself (very very gently/lightly, no direct pressure on labia) and it was great. Since I used to have so much extra skin down there it does feel different, I will admit- but not worse or anything, just will take some getting used to! I cannot wait to feel uninhibited in bed/with a partner! I feel I definitely have a while to go, like maybe another month before I would attempt sex. Omg so glad I had this done though. Finally starting to feel like this really happened as my scars are healing! It looks so much better and I can't wait to see it in an few more weeks when the scar has healed!
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April 17, 2016
You look to be healing very well, I would like to know if you still fell discomfort for to sit and walk, and if you're able to use panties and if still bleeding. Have you returned your normal activities?
April 17, 2016
I never really bled (a tiny bit the first day). My discomfort was almost entirely gone after 2 weeks, and after 3 weeks it was entirely gone; I felt totally normal. I'm wearing normal panties, jeans, yoga pants at this point. Don't have any issues really!
April 17, 2016
Ugh, I know what you mean about pads! I got my period either the day of or the day after surgery. I didn't realize what it was my period at first. What I hadn't realized was that once my lips were gone, the blood would flow very freely. I didn't remember any other ladies talking about that in the reviews. I'm glad things went well during your, um, "me time". Lol. It's definitely different once the extra lips are gone. I think it takes a while to get used to the new you down there and what feels good and what doesn't. I'm so happy for you that you are healing well and that you are happy you had this done. I'm sure you'll be more and more happy as the weeks go on as you see more changes. Keep us posted!
UPDATED FROM mar91
24 days post
24 days
mar91April 12, 2016
I feel it looks bigger in pics than in real life ! But it really has stopped hurting all together, and the swelling is still going down/ scars are smoothing out. Can't wait til I feel comfortable to get a good shave or wax. I still have some stitches that haven't dissolved in the outer portion. I'm really happy so far and know it will get smaller still!
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April 12, 2016
You look to be healing very well! Glad you have no pain and your swelling has improved. Congrats!
April 12, 2016
Looking fantastic so far! It's like night and day
April 13, 2016
haha thank you!! I know it is a big difference!!! its still a bit weird, i dont think it will feel real until I can do yoga and do more of the things it used to cause me pain/discomfort, and then I'll really feel the difference!
April 14, 2016
SO great!!!! I know all about the wax want.... ugh. I shaved a bit before the surgery and it makes me so itchy, can't stand it! Isn't it weird now, it feels almost totally normal, like nothing has been done? Apart from the new gap between my legs, woop!!! I agree about doing yoga etc when it used to be uncomfortable... my thing is going to be wearing any underwear I want - thongs, lacy, whatever, without feeling uncomfortable and non-sexy!!!
Glad it all worked out for you, really is a brilliant result! X :)