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31, Labiaplasty, DOVE technique. Brisbane, AU
UPDATED FROM britney8
2 months post
photo Update
WORTH IT$5,000
Just posting some updated pics for those who have asked :)
I think I'm around 2 months since my original op. I'm riding a bike again and have had sex all with no problems. Did not notice any amazing improvement in the sensation of the sex but could of been coz the guy was pretty hopeless lol. Have to say I still wasn't comfortable to have him look/go down there with lights on since now I'm self conscious of the weird missing bits where my incision lines were. I'm not sure if that's something I'll ever get over but hopefully. On the plus side I have no more itchcing or pain and am happy to be riding my bike again.
I think I'm around 2 months since my original op. I'm riding a bike again and have had sex all with no problems. Did not notice any amazing improvement in the sensation of the sex but could of been coz the guy was pretty hopeless lol. Have to say I still wasn't comfortable to have him look/go down there with lights on since now I'm self conscious of the weird missing bits where my incision lines were. I'm not sure if that's something I'll ever get over but hopefully. On the plus side I have no more itchcing or pain and am happy to be riding my bike again.
UPDATED FROM britney8
1 month post
First run post op!
I think I am nearly 6 weeks post the original surgery and 3 weeks past the revision and I did my first 5km run today and it was amazing! Well actually it was really hard and a bit of a struggle but so glad to be exercising again! I am finally at the stage where I don't think about down there anymore, no more itching, no pain, nothing! So happy to finally be running again. I didn't get to go in for my 6 week check up because my doctor unavailable for a couple of weeks, so I won't be seeing her till the 8 week mark. I still have that weird bit missing out of one side, but it's not causing me any pain, it just looks kinda bad. But maybe only to me because Im looking at it every day and focusing on that one part. Still hopeful as the skin heals it will smooth out a bit. Anyway so glad to get to this point, in those first few weeks it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel but I'm finally there! :)
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CA
September 7, 2015
Hey girl do u have an updated pic? I might book
In with the same dr but I'm a bit worried that she's not as good as some of the reviews. How is the weird spot with the chuck missing look like now? How is your opinion:)
In with the same dr but I'm a bit worried that she's not as good as some of the reviews. How is the weird spot with the chuck missing look like now? How is your opinion:)
B
September 9, 2015
Hey! I just posted a new pic. See about halfway up on the inner labia its all thin and the labia kind of just isn't there? It's hard to explain but I don't think it looks normal. I haven't been back in to see the doctor for my final check because I've been super busy but I don't expect to get any answers out of her. The last nurse I saw at the clinic said I should get some further laser treatment to even out the scars but I kinda want to stop messing with it now.
CA
September 17, 2015
I just looked at the updated picture and it looks amazing :) u must feel so much more confident :))
how bad is the scar it looks pritty well blended hardly noticeable but I guess I'm just looking at a picture. My main concer is having it done and still not letting my partner go down there lol
I'm with u on giving your self a break Iv had "stuff" done and it's amazing how time changes results so give yourself some time to heal
how bad is the scar it looks pritty well blended hardly noticeable but I guess I'm just looking at a picture. My main concer is having it done and still not letting my partner go down there lol
I'm with u on giving your self a break Iv had "stuff" done and it's amazing how time changes results so give yourself some time to heal
B
September 30, 2015
I think you should probably go for it! Even though I'm not 100% happy with how mine turned out I'm still way happier than before and I think my weird scarring was caused by the fact my stitches didn't hold the first time and I needed that revision. But that wouldn't happen to everyone. I think overall its been a good decision for me! :) good luck xx
UPDATED FROM britney8
1 month post
4 weeks post original op, 2 weeks post revision
So 2 weeks after my surprise revision surgery and most of the swelling has gone down and I've had the second round of stitches out.
Not sure how I feel about the revision. Although the sides are more even I now have a weird big chunk missing out of one side. I know its only 2 weeks post revision so the results won't be final yet but I can't imagine skin growing back and filling that chunk in so I'm not really hopeful that is going away.
Although I've only had nurses look at me and they reassure me everything is fine, I think I've had a bit of a botched job. since they were telling me everything was fine last time and then I needed the revsion so I don't really trust them.
I'm still happier than I was before the surgery so I'm just trying to remember that. I will post some more pics in a month or so but for now my overall feelings are I'm glad I've had the surgery but do feel pretty let down by the amount of customer service received from my doctor. I've only had check ups from nurses never Georgina herself and no one wants to ever admit any fault even though I really do think there's been some mistakes made. I asked my nurse about the chunk missing and she recommended I pay for some laser treatment (apx $350) to even the skin and scarring out. But for me another round of needles and pain isn't really something I could consider right now so I'm just going to wait a few months and see how everything turns out.
Girls considering this surgery - obviously you have your reasons and are obviously unhappy with how you look but yeah I guess look at my results and make sure its something you would be happy with before making your decision. I think the dove technique Georgina uses is good compared to the wedge or trim method but obviously still has risks of uneven results. Feel free to ask me any questions I'm happy to help and offer advice! :)
Not sure how I feel about the revision. Although the sides are more even I now have a weird big chunk missing out of one side. I know its only 2 weeks post revision so the results won't be final yet but I can't imagine skin growing back and filling that chunk in so I'm not really hopeful that is going away.
Although I've only had nurses look at me and they reassure me everything is fine, I think I've had a bit of a botched job. since they were telling me everything was fine last time and then I needed the revsion so I don't really trust them.
I'm still happier than I was before the surgery so I'm just trying to remember that. I will post some more pics in a month or so but for now my overall feelings are I'm glad I've had the surgery but do feel pretty let down by the amount of customer service received from my doctor. I've only had check ups from nurses never Georgina herself and no one wants to ever admit any fault even though I really do think there's been some mistakes made. I asked my nurse about the chunk missing and she recommended I pay for some laser treatment (apx $350) to even the skin and scarring out. But for me another round of needles and pain isn't really something I could consider right now so I'm just going to wait a few months and see how everything turns out.
Girls considering this surgery - obviously you have your reasons and are obviously unhappy with how you look but yeah I guess look at my results and make sure its something you would be happy with before making your decision. I think the dove technique Georgina uses is good compared to the wedge or trim method but obviously still has risks of uneven results. Feel free to ask me any questions I'm happy to help and offer advice! :)
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G
October 19, 2015
Hi I read your experience with dr konrat... I had labiaplasty done with her 12 days ago and i couldn't agree more with everything you've said. The nurses are very dismissive of your concerns and Georgina seems like she's too busy to even explain what's going on! I felt like just another bank check in their pockets :( mine is uneven also one side is much larger than the other - I haven't worked for 12 days the pain and swelling was so bad I couldn't walk! They told me ode be fine to work on mo day after a Thursday surgery pfft! I demanded they see me on day 6 as I was concerned from the pain and swelling and the nurse said to stop using the ointment and I said I didn't drive an hour to see a nurse so Giorgia checked and said I had an allergic reaction to the butadiene ointment and to stop using it she cleaned the ointment off so roughly and quickly I was crying so badly she even flicked my clit and said to calm down its just a bruise! I had to push her hands away so she would stop - she then told me to hurry up and get dressed she had other patients and then laughed at me as I waddled out of the surgery room. I've never felt so vulnerable and embarrassed in my life! I'm due to get my stitches out in 2 days I'm terrified to let them touch me again :( I still can hardly walk! My outer lips are so swollen - does the swelling get better once they remove your stitches? PLEASE HELP!
B
October 20, 2015
Oh you poor girl!!! What you describe is exactly how they have treated me! You have hit the nail on the head - they do see us girls as another paycheck and have forgotten that we are real people who are scared and haven't done this before and are going through A LOT of pain! I won't lie to you - getting the stitches out sucks!!! It hurt a lot. Some of them hurt so bad they left them in because I couldn't stand the pain and I waited a few weeks and was able to pull them out myself relatively easily once the swelling had gone way down. So don't worry if they have to leave a couple in - they will work themselves out over time.
As for my revision surgery and your worries that one side is healing bigger than the other - try not to worry too much now, if it comes to a revision they will let you know and you will cross that bridge when you come to it - I am now over 3 months on and both sides have healed evenly after my revision and the scarring and uneven sides are smoothing out as time goes on.
I actually wish Georgina and the two nurses there had to have this surgery done so they could see it is actual real intense pain and maybe they would be more sympathetic. Laughing it off and saying it is just a bruise is SO unprofessional! Can't tell you how many times they made similar comments to me and I haven't ever been back for my 12 week check because I just never wanted to go in there again. Actually while I was on the table, legs in the air, getting my revision done they commented on how overgrown my hair down there was and made jokes about needing chainsaws to get in there and Im like hello I just had a major surgery that I'm still recovering from maybe going to see a beautician to get a wax and explain my scars to isn't top of my priority list. So insensitive.
As for my revision surgery and your worries that one side is healing bigger than the other - try not to worry too much now, if it comes to a revision they will let you know and you will cross that bridge when you come to it - I am now over 3 months on and both sides have healed evenly after my revision and the scarring and uneven sides are smoothing out as time goes on.
I actually wish Georgina and the two nurses there had to have this surgery done so they could see it is actual real intense pain and maybe they would be more sympathetic. Laughing it off and saying it is just a bruise is SO unprofessional! Can't tell you how many times they made similar comments to me and I haven't ever been back for my 12 week check because I just never wanted to go in there again. Actually while I was on the table, legs in the air, getting my revision done they commented on how overgrown my hair down there was and made jokes about needing chainsaws to get in there and Im like hello I just had a major surgery that I'm still recovering from maybe going to see a beautician to get a wax and explain my scars to isn't top of my priority list. So insensitive.
T
November 12, 2015
OMGosh you poor thing... I would not be pleased with that treatment either... If you don't mind me asking did you require a revision also?
G
November 13, 2015
My swelling has gone down from my outer lips it is just my labia that remain extremely swollen - the same swelling as the first week after surgery :( I am in constant pain! Worst decision I've ever made in my life I deeply regret this surgery! My inner labia hang out like two bubbles the swelling is horrible I can't sit down without being in severe pain I can't walk quickly or for long periods of time without causing irritation to the incision lines. One labia is double the size of the other :( I fear I will need a revision. I have social anxiety now I never go in public anymore because it jurts to walk and sit I literally avoid everything... I hope a miracle happens and I wake up and this is all a bad dream! You hear all these horror stories and never think it will happen to you but research carefully and consider all the risks! Can anyone recommend an amazing PLASTIC surgeon for revision or second opinion?? Have you had the procedure done yourself??
B
November 15, 2015
That sounds exactly like what I went through!! Honestly the worst pain that no one could understand unless they have gone through it themselves. Any small movement hurts! I understand the social anxiety too - I never wanted to leave the house but stupidly arranged to go back to work on the 5th day.
If it helps - I needed a revesion and yes it was the worst experience of my life but after all of that I am 3 months on and very happy with results so try and think of how far you've come and the reasons you wanted the surgery in the first place. If you do end up having a revision my advice would be to ask to be put to sleep. I stayed awake and it was awful. Took at least an hour. They have to numb the area with needles - can you imagine getting needles jabbed right in to all the most sensitive parts when even moving hurts!! It was so fucked definitely ask to be put to sleep.
If it helps - I needed a revesion and yes it was the worst experience of my life but after all of that I am 3 months on and very happy with results so try and think of how far you've come and the reasons you wanted the surgery in the first place. If you do end up having a revision my advice would be to ask to be put to sleep. I stayed awake and it was awful. Took at least an hour. They have to numb the area with needles - can you imagine getting needles jabbed right in to all the most sensitive parts when even moving hurts!! It was so fucked definitely ask to be put to sleep.
G
November 15, 2015
How is your pain now? Are you able to sit down and walk again? I think it's ironic they told me to use Betedine ointment on my incisions when it stops wound healing it destroys delicate cells and pharmacist was shocked I was told to use Betedine! I feel like most of the things I've been through could have been avoided through better medical care and taking my concerns seriously the first time :( - What ointment did they tell you to use? Looks like she's trying to scare you into changing your review summary. I feel if they spent as much time and effort into fixing the problem and addressing patient concerns instead of trying to cover up bad reviews and damage control on unhappy patients they wouldn't have to troll forums. Instead of being concerned about your treatment and pain they are only worried about their reputation. Your entitled to voice your opinions and feeling on this forum people need to know what their getting themselves into. I'm so sorry you've had such a horrible time I hope I get better like you did. Can't wait to put this all behind me!
B
November 16, 2015
Yep you've hit the nail on the head. They called me and left messages repeatedly to get me to book in for a 3 month check and then once I'm in the room and they've done the check and everything is fine (which I knew it would be and hence why I didn't want to bother facing them again) Georgina and Sam start attacking me telling me I've lied and my review is defamatory and they've spoken to lawyers and all this other [RS bleep] and last time I checked its only defamatory if what you say is untrue. Everything I have written was done at the time as I was going through it. So if you are going in for check ups be careful because they may do the same to you.
I don't have any pain at all now and can do absolutely everything normally (run,sex, exercise, etc) so don't worry I'm confident in time you will too!
I don't remember them telling me to use anything. I only used coconut oil for like 2 days then stopped when they told me not too, after that all I used was ice packs when I was home and tried to minimise any movement that might irritate the incision lines.
I don't have any pain at all now and can do absolutely everything normally (run,sex, exercise, etc) so don't worry I'm confident in time you will too!
I don't remember them telling me to use anything. I only used coconut oil for like 2 days then stopped when they told me not too, after that all I used was ice packs when I was home and tried to minimise any movement that might irritate the incision lines.
E
December 30, 2016
Hi everyone,
New to this forum. I have been reading everything you guys have been saying. Knowing what I know now I will NOT be using Dr Konrat.. Few months now I have been researching for the best surgeon for this procedure.. And I was going to book an appointment with her but a excellent surgeon has to have a good bed side manner, judging by the replied comments from her and others. DR KONRAT, sounds like a bully.. Thanks to the clients who were brace enough to be honest..
New to this forum. I have been reading everything you guys have been saying. Knowing what I know now I will NOT be using Dr Konrat.. Few months now I have been researching for the best surgeon for this procedure.. And I was going to book an appointment with her but a excellent surgeon has to have a good bed side manner, judging by the replied comments from her and others. DR KONRAT, sounds like a bully.. Thanks to the clients who were brace enough to be honest..
S
August 11, 2017
What I learnt with plastic surgeons is that the MOST important thing is their results, not bed side manner or their staff.. all you will care about in the end is your results and shape. I met plastic surgeons who were mega nice and spent a lot of time with me during consultation and were thorough in explaining procedure ect.. but as soon as I saw photos of their work I ran. Dr Konrat provides flawless final results, which is rare in this kind of surgery. If I had known about her before I old have definitely gone I her and nobody else. Generally, surgeons not have time post op for all their clients. At least she has nurses, my surgeon had only admin staff who were useless and knew nothing, even though he is a good surgeon
D
July 18, 2019
I know this is a few years old now but I've been searching threw all the posts as I'm currently laying in bed after my second round of surgery with Dr konrat. I can hands down say dr konrat and nurse Molly have been absolutely amazing. I went in for a consultation and unfortunately along with long inner labias I have a split in my right labia from having my first son. And I was worried no one surgeon would be able to fix it..but dr konrat assured me she would do her best to give me the result I was looking for. Went in for my first surgery and unfortunately they could only do one side and fix the split on the other side and I would return in 6 weeks to complete the other side.. completely free! Dr konrat was always lovely to me..said encouraging things about my healing, was funny and just really nice. Nurse Molly was lovely and also funny. She made me feel comfortable and at ease. And my other nurse ruby was also amazing, very sweet and attentive..asked me about myself and made me feel at home..Both surgeries were alot less scarier than I thought with all three of them helping me threw it and the lovely admin staff as well..I'm so excited with my result..its so much better than before and I can't wait till I'm fully healed..
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Thanks for the update, your results are really great - way to go!