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31, Labiaplasty, DOVE technique. Brisbane, AU

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I've been wanting this procedure for years. I've...

britney8
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I've been wanting this procedure for years. I've always been self conscious of that area and knew I didn't look "normal" but I had heard from a friend who had this procedure done that it was the worst plastic surgery she ever had in terms of pain during recovery and so I had been a bit scared to go ahead with it, but finally decided the outcome would be worth the suffering.

I did a bit of research and ended up going with Georgina Konrat from the Brisbane Cosmetic Clinic. I chose her because I wanted a female doctor and she had good reviews for labiaplasty. Also because the wedge method she uses apparently leaves you with a more natural looking result.

I only had one consultation and didn't see any other doctors. Friend's told me not to be crazy and to get second opinions but I felt comfortable going with Georgina so I booked in and had the surgery done last week (July 2015,).

As for the pain I now know what my friend was talking about. It throbs all the time. I have used ice packs and painkillers for 4 days and it still hurts all day long. Not that I want to put anyone off, it's just really uncomfortable and kind of like you are biting your lip every time you move. But hey nothing worth having comes easily right??!

It's only been 4 days since the surgery and overall I am definitely happier with the appearance, but the right side is noticeably bigger than the left and that worries me a lot. I don't want to have just spent all that money to end up lopsided. I am trying to relax and wait to see what happens after the skin heals and swelling goes down. Has anyone else had this concern and what was the outcome? Did you heal evenly?

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Replies (8)

July 13, 2015
I'm at 3 days and one side is more swollen than the other as well. In other reviews where there was initial lopsided swelling, it always evened out in the end so I don't think we have anything to be worried about :)
July 14, 2015
Ok thanks! I'm sure there must be a lot of swelling at the moment since it's only been a few days.. I guess I'm just impatient for it to settle down already so I can see the final results :)
July 26, 2015
I did and you know what ? You will heal evenly -:) it takes time for the skin to heal. I was worried too-;) I thought OMG this side is bigger then the other. it looks so beautiful. Ice helps with the pain also. Sorry to hear , I did ice the first two days for hours and hours 15 min brake and again and again I was numb sometimes- frozen -;) don't worry honey u look great already. It will even out. Give your self some time.
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November 3, 2015
Hello everyone, Dr Konrat here. Every patients experience is different and everyone's pain thresholds are different as well. Of the 1000's of patients who have had this surgery, rarely would anyone complain of severe post operative pain. This is usually a sign of infection or possibly of formation of small hematoma. Anyone who has had a Bartholin's abscess knows just how painful this can be. Firstly, it's important to attend all post operative appointments. Doctors and Nurses are not magicians. We are humans and it's unfair to post this long post which, I might add has many inaccuracies and is bordering on being defamatory. All patients know that our first priority is to get them to the 6 week mark post operatively. This is the best time to assess the immediate post operative results. Naturally, it takes some months to reach the final results - some can take 6 months. From the before and after pictures presented to the public here, the results are spectacular and we would consider these exceptional given the original presentation. We pride ourselves on our care and support of our patients. It is beyond measure in this day and age and I know of no other clinic or Doctor's surgery that provides the level of care that we do. We prefer not to be internet [RS bleep]'s and prefer to discuss patient concerns with the patient themselves. We are open, honest and always transparent - even if the news you receive is not what you want to hear. Sometimes the truth can be difficult but we will always be honest and our patients can rely on us always for all their operative, post operative and ongoing care. You only have to call and MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE RESPONSIBLE AND ATTEND ALL POST OPERATIVE VISITS. I am one of the world's leaders in this field of surgery. In fact, I personally developed this special technique and it has given joy and peace of mind and quiet self confidence to hundreds and hundreds of women all over the world. A post such as the one above can only deter women desperately seeking help from contacting myself or my clinic. I suggest that anyone reading this blog can determine for themselves the kind of work I do from my website. I receive referrals from all over the world to perform correction surgery following initial surgery which has resulted in very poor outcomes. I don't consider myself a perfect human, but I am very dedicated to my patients and to being a supreme professional both personally and technically. My surgical fees are the lowest in Australia and anyone suggesting that my patients are just another dollar walking in the door is being defamatory and should possibly consider the harm they are bringing, not only to my reputation but to others who would benefit from consulting me. Anyone who would like to talk with me, please feel very welcome and know that you will be welcomed in our clinic.
November 10, 2015
Girls the fact you are on this website shows you are smart enough to do your own research and take everything in to account and choose the doctor that feels right for you. Everyone's experience is going to be different. Whilst I am happy with the end result (and I think the photos speak for themselves) the journey was horrible and not one where I felt completely heard and supported by my medical team. That is my personal experience but they assure me it is not the norm.
If you are at the point of considering getting this surgery I am NOT saying do not go to the Brisbane Cosmetic Clinic. I am sure you will have good end results if you go there.. again please let photos speak for themselves in that regard.
What I AM saying is
- Be prepared to take 2 to 4 weeks off work
- Be prepared for intense pain and itching. Have all creams, solutions and painkillers (that your Doctor has approved) on hand in case you go through what I did, as even a trip to the chemist is quite unbearable. maybe your pain and itching won't be as bad as mine but I would have preferred to have been prepared for that.
-Be prepared for the possibility of a corrective revision procedure that FOR ME was as painful as the first surgery.
-Even though the team at BCC can be quite intimidating and dismissive try and be persistent if your concerns aren't being heard and if you don't understand something.
I stand by what I have written and that it is an honest account of MY experience. But again I would like to reiterate I am happy with the overall end result and do not regret getting the procedure done.
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January 21, 2017
Hi Im thinking of getting the same and would love to ask can you post some before and after pics so I can see . I know its a big thing to ask but would really help if you could as mine are really big in my eyes and need to just see before and after with what she does and would like to see how different they are as to be able to say I want them to be the same after the procedure well let me know if you will lgvd@optusnet.com.au if you dont want to post here maybe send me some if you would ??
June 8, 2017
Hey would love to discuss more with you. Is there another way £ can contact you
UPDATED FROM britney8
5 days post

Day 7 - Intense itching has set in!

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Day 7 - Wow if I thought the pain of the first week was bad I didn't realise how awful the itching would be! It's woken me up at 3:30am and I can't get back to sleep so I'm desperately scouring the internet for ways to calm it. Some girls have mentioned using coconut oil so I've just put some of that on and it seems to be working (not sure if my doctor would approve but at this stage I'm desperate!)
I have read another review of someone who used a hydrocortisone cream from the chemist so that's where I'll be heading first thing this morning. At least I know the itching is normal and others are going through it.. I had started to freak out that I had thrush from the antibiotics..

I went back to work 2 days ago (would have been 5 days after surgery) and my advice to anyone considering how much time off to get is if possible take at LEAST a week! I have quite a long walk from my bus stop to my office and it's torture. All I want to be doing is be lying down in the privacy of my own home to moan and itch and ice pack the area as much as needed lol. I'm not looking forward to being there today on no sleep and with this itching... I seriously can't wait to be at week 3 or 4 or however far along I need to be to feel normal again :(

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July 16, 2015
Have you looked into using an antihistamine like Benadryl for the itching?
July 16, 2015
no but i will - thanks!! Was at the clinic today for a check up and asked about coconut oil and they said under no circumstances whatsoever to use coconut oil.. so i guess ill be stopping that.. whoops
July 16, 2015
Really? So many people recommend it though. Did he tell you why no coconut oil? I'm curious.
July 18, 2015
Well it wasn't my doctor is was the nurse, she basically said: "under no circumstances put anything like that on there, it's could have heaps of germs in it, a woman was in recently who put Vaseline and all sorts of things on herself and she now has to be operated on again."
So she kinda scared me off using it anymore but I had already used it for 2 days with absolutely no problems and it did really relieve the itching.
UPDATED FROM britney8
10 days post

Day 10 update

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Took a couple more pics today (excuse the bad shave job and gross hair - was trying to be careful not to cut anything!) It's still way bigger/swollen on the left side, mostly along the line where the stiches are.. but I think it's gradually starting to go down.. I still don't know if I am 100% satisfied with the way I look but I do know I am a million times happier than before. I can't wait till it's all healed up and I can road test this new look on an actual boy and not be scared to get naked! haha gotta find a boy first.
I get the remaining stiches out this week, 14 days post surgery. I'm hoping after that the swelling goes down even more and hopefully without the stiches it won't be so itchy! The itching is mostly only at night time now. The nurse at my clinic said I'm not aloud to use coconut oil anymore (apparently too germy?!) and I didn't go to the chemist to get any other types of creams in the end so I've just been toughing it out! Not sure what was worse, the pain or the itch! Bring on Thursday and getting the stiches out :D

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July 26, 2015
I think those nurses need some spanking. Don't listen to them. Idiots. Seriously since when coconut oil is bad? If they really say not to use it just try antibiotic cream- that's what my surgeon told me to do and I did I put the whole tube on it in the first two days and it also reliefs the itching unfortunately my stitches were all dissolving so I had to fight with it for a month. One time I was so mad at those little tinny stitches spiking everywhere so I took them out my self carefully but I did and thank goodness it helped. I could see them it was just really hard to get them out because of the mirror facing it and trying to cut it same time. And when u pull on it omg that was so painful. But it was only couple times so no big deal. ca I just tell those nurses to go back to school? Please..... Grrrrr. I will fight for you against them!!!!
Good luck sweetie. Let us know how everything went and just so you know- your V looks extremely beautiful.
July 26, 2015
Yeah that's what I thought! So many girls on here were recommended coconut oil and it was helping with my itching so much so i was disappointed to stop using it :( I think the nurse was also worried it would dissolve my stitches before they were ready to come out. Wow I cant believe you took some stitches out by yourself!! Geez you are brave!! and I'm sitting here too scared to even put coconut oil on haha. Maybe I will use it again now my stitches are mostly all out anyway