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Labiaplasty UK 25 Year Old - Wedge method local anaesthetic

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So I have booked my procedure and was unsure to...

Finallyfixed1234
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So I have booked my procedure and was unsure to post my experience on realself. I decided to go ahead and share because other people's reviews have helped me soo much. So my procedure is booked for the 23rd of Feb. So I have begun my preparations for it. Today I got waxed and also have seen my local GP to let them know I am having the procedure. It has been a complaint of mine for many years I have visited my GP on many occasions. I don't really have any issues with my labia aesthetically, it's more of a discomfort thing. Long periods of sitting down or driving long distances always leaves me In agony so I bit the bullet and finally after many years I'm doing it! Going for the chop so too speak ????????.

Finallyfixed1234's provider

Hagen Schumacher, PhD, FRCS(Plast), FEBOPRAS

Hagen Schumacher, PhD, FRCS(Plast), FEBOPRAS

Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 107 Reviews
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Replies (26)

February 10, 2018
how much are you paying for the procedure?
February 10, 2018
£1300. I've linked my surgeons info on this review hun xx
February 11, 2018
thank you! xx
February 10, 2018
Goodluck let me know how it goes I’m booked in for March been waiting to do this for along time been uncomfortable for so many years and finally had courage to go for it. Heard eating green foods with vitiams K helps you heel quicker not to sure how true it is but worth trying x
February 10, 2018
Same hun I had enough with the pain of it all. I'll keep everyone updated on this xx
February 12, 2018
A healthy diet won't hurt at all; green foods tend to help blood coagulate (this is why those with A-Fib and other related health problems tend to stay away from them). For someone that is bleeding a lot post-op, dark green vegetables will be a savior, keeping your wounds clotted. So bottom line, talk to your GP/surgeon if you have INR troubles, otherwise eat allll the vegetables
February 12, 2018
I'm a avid smoothie maker I would say on average I eat about 5-7 portions on fruit and veg a day. I'm planning to keep the the wounds open and not covered up so they can breath. Any recommendations on any supplements I can take to help? Xx
February 12, 2018
That’s great.. Thats really good your blood defiantly won’t be thin :) ive booked off 2 weeks off work to literally do the same ..I’ve also read You can start taking arnica and bromelain pills the week before surgery to help with bruising and swelling xx
February 10, 2018
Good luck!
February 10, 2018
Thanks (:
February 12, 2018
Currently recovering from mine; be prepared to keep off the feet for at least a week due to swelling! Ask your surgeon to prescribe some sort of antihistamine to prevent itching if he hasn't already. Most useful things I have:
- smooth pantyliners that won't cause irritation like a regular pad
- Prednisone or prednisolone type steroid to reduce the extreme swelling/inflammation
- Spray bottle of wound cleanser from amazon for bathroom trips

Best of luck! I'm in pain currently, but don't regret this long overdue decision
February 12, 2018
I'm planning on staying in bed for a full week. I've never had any type of surgery or procedures apart from lip fillers so I don't really know what to expect. Yeah I wasn't sure about the whole bathroom situation but I use a bidet anyway so I might have a look for the wound cleanser. I have read that people use vasaline and coconut oil to cover the wounds but I feel like they would heal better be not being covered up, and allowing them to breath. Thanks for all the info xx
February 16, 2018
Just visited my doctor for a check up, and I did ask about oils, vaseline, and aquaphor to cover the sutures. She said no to foreign bodies of the type because it tends to keep it moist and lets bacteria/yeast grow. I'm not supposed to moisturize or the like that until at least 3 weeks post-op. Hope that info helps! Not sure what method you are having done, but ask your doctor about wound care. xx
February 12, 2018
He has been a life saver so far. I would defo look into booking! I be keeping this updated anyways xx
February 20, 2018
Are you having to have any good area removed?xx
February 21, 2018
Hood area? Yeah I will be having a clitoral hood removal also xx
February 22, 2018
hi Hun tryed to private msg you but not sure how too just wanted to know how did your surgery go xx
March 2, 2018
Sorry i didnt see your comment. I have direct messaged you xx
UPDATED FROM Finallyfixed1234
Day of treatment

Finally done

Finallyfixed1234
So today was my surgery. I had a relatively long drive to get to my surgeon. Around two hours I would say. My mum dad and sister came with me to drive/keep me company.
The surgery went well. Hagen and Emma were lovely at through out the procedure I was knackered so I literally had verbal diarrhoea. Glad they put up with me. It was a weird experience for some odd reason I kept twitching which was awkward.
The local anaesthetic literally wore off as I was walking into my house. I took some ibuprofen when I got to the car initially. And took some codine when I got home. Right now I am in a little pain nothing unbearable. Bleeding a little more then I thought I would be but nothing to much. Havnt really seen much swelling at the moment. But I've literally just had a wee and jumped into bed. Will inspect and take some pictures tomorrow. [RS bleep]

Replies (3)

April 26, 2018
hi. I have a consultation with him soon. how did you find having it done under local anaesthetic? I went to a surgeon recently who said it should always be done under a general anaesthetic. I’m not keen on being asleep as this is more risky and has a longer recovery. the change is amazing!
May 7, 2018
It was fine. Don't get me wrong it was a weird experience but not painful during the procedure. If you are awake you can say if you want more or less taken off I don't really see the need to be put asleep for it xx
January 12, 2019
Didnt you feel faint? How did they cut everything off ? With scalpal ? Laser? I literally faint even thinking about being awake :/
UPDATED FROM Finallyfixed1234
1 day post

As promised a some updates. Post op day 1

Finallyfixed1234
So last night was awful pain wise. I didn't have access to my ice packs (our fridge freezer decided to pack in a few days before my op) so I got a relative who lives close by to freeze some ice packs for me but had to wait till morning to get them) I was really paranoid that I would overdose on pain killers- last night I took codine tramadol paracetamol. So I decided today that I would stay off the heavy stuff and just take 1 paracetamol or 1 ibuprofen every 4-5 hours. I rang my surgeon to double check I was ok to have a shower. So I had a shower put some ointment on and now I am in bed leaving the wounds uncovered so they can heal better. I can see some of the stitch material. Not sure if that's a sign of wound separation or just a little bit hanging out? Again in some pain going to start with the ice pack today to see if that helps with the pain. I'll keep you guys updated.

Replies (6)

February 25, 2018
How was the drive back? Do you have to go back any time soon for Hagen to check, I’ve booked in my consultation but will also have a two hour journey so just worried about that x
February 25, 2018
The drive back was fine hun. The anaesthetic was wearing off but Hagen told me to take some pain killers to tide me over if it wore off quicker.

I had my consultation over the phone and.only had to go see him once on my operation day. You can go back for a follow up but that's completely up to you xx
February 25, 2018
Oh that’s good to know I’m having my consultation in London as that’s quicker and easier to get to :) hope you heal well and have a speedy recovery xx
February 25, 2018
Are you having a consultation with Dr Hagen? Xx
February 26, 2018
Yes I am, really found comfort I your review and can’t wait to see your results as your before looks similar to me (the closest match I’ve seen lol) xx
February 26, 2018
He's great. Such a nice person him and Emma. You will defiantly feel comfortable. I will be posting to keep everyone updated. Private message me if you want some tips and stuff. Xx