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Stay Away from the Wedge!!! - Fort Lauderdale, FL
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I will start off by saying this is a on going...
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I will start off by saying this is a on going cycle of depression and regrets. I got labiaplasty done on Jan 5th from a plastic surgeon I had done my research on. This was an area that as a young teenager had always bothered me. I felt my lips were always too big and the older I got, the more I felt uncomfortable about it. If I could go back in time I would because the outcome is horrifying. I got it done at the doctors office under local anesthesia and got the wedge technique. Everything seem to have gone just fine until a week later I started noticing something off. There had been a extra skin not attached to my lip off to the side. I went in for my one week check up and showed him but he said not to worry, everything looks fine. A week later I went back in because of the extra skin and separation. He then told me he would like to fix it and of course I agreed thinking it was no big deal. Long, Long, Long story short I went in three times for a serious repairs. A week after my third surgery and it is totally separated on one side, causing it to look like a lizard tongue. Why I did not know something was wrong the second time is beyond me. He kept telling me it would heal from the inside and fill in..... no such thing. Update to today, I've been doing hard core research on someone who will be able to repair what is left of something I should have left well alone. The few well known reversion doctors I have spoken to has told me this is why they don't preform the Wedge because it does this and its hard to fix. I am terrified my life will never be the same and sending pictures to these doctors praying they will tell me it can be fixed. Please ladies, think hard about if you really need it, and if you do, please make sure you get the best out there and stay away from the wedge. This has not only hurt my relationship, but I had to stop working, stop doing every day normal things. I hope I am able to help someone out there from suffering my pain. I hope a positive update one day!
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March 5, 2016
This is a terrible story! I feel so bad for you, but thanks for sharing. I wish you would share the Dr's name to warn other possible patients. My story: 13 yrs ago, before labiaplasty was common practice, I went in for a D&C and at that time asked my OB/GYN to trim my inner labia as their excessive length had bothered all of my life. He wasn't a plastic surgeon, just an MD. He thought it was a strange request, but he agreed to do it for me. I expected him to snip only the area that protruded from the outer vulva, but after healing I realized that he'd pretty much cut off most of the labia minora. Today I have a minimal amount of tissue where my inner labia used to be, but I don't even care because it's not hanging and ugly like it used to be. Can you get a doctor to just remove the extra skin that you now have?
March 5, 2016
I wish I could just have it removed but the way the wedge works it's not a trim its a slice they take out at the top. Later on I plan on sharing pictures and Doctor. He claims its never happened before and he has great reviews. He's even on this site with awesome reviews. I'm not sure if I was just a one time mistakeor what. After it happened to me I found out it's common and that's why good surgeons don't use the wedge technique. The doctor and staff has been great but once I get other opinions and see what they say I'm not sure what I can do. Thanks for the response.

November 26, 2016
Gary Alter is the only surgeon who seems to get the wedge right - his before / afters don't have the horizontal incision line and he apparently often moves the clitoris up - I wish other doctors wouldn't try to copy a technique they don't understand. Soooooooo infuriating.
September 21, 2016
Do you mind telling us what doctor? Also does he usually perform the wedge method regularly or did you request him to do this method?
December 28, 2016
Can you share some before and after pics?
December 28, 2016
I can definitely try to upload the one picture of the botched labiaplasty but I did add my results from Dr. Miklos who fixed it.
UPDATED FROM heather2424
10 months post
My vagina was saved!
After a lot of research, stress, depression and yes money later, I found the most amazing doctor, Dr. Miklos from Miklos and Moore Urogynecology seriously did something short from a miracle on me. After seeing a few doctors my mother found a video of these two doctors that happen to have a office in both Atlanta and Hollywood. I called and spoke with the sweetest manager who took so much information on what happened to me along with getting plenty of details from me and photos to show the doctor. They got back to me as soon as they could to schedule an appointment with Dr. Miklos. Finally, appointment day, he spent so much time with me, explaining what happened to me and how he'd fix it, he took pictures and wrote everything I said down. He told me how he'd do the procedure and kept it 110% with me. I was so impressed and felt so good I didn't give it a second thought and booked the appointment. Long story short I had the surgery done and was treated so well from everyone. What he did was trim both sides cutting down and trying his best to make it look normal. The second I woke up and saw it; I just couldn't believe how amazing it already looked. I had zero pain and healed nicely. Once I get both pictures, I will be posting them. My recommendation to every female looking to do this procedure, please never do wedge technique!!!!!!!! Also just because he's a board-certified surgeon doesn't mean he's able to do work on our vaginas. Dr. Miklos will tell you what he can do and delivers. He's honest and one of the best doctors I've seen in general. Please, ask me any questions, I'd love to help and help someone avoid my pain.
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November 24, 2016
How did the trim work if you already had the wedge? How did they bring the separation together? Could you email who your first doctor was? I'm wondering if it was the same one who did mine... in Florida.

January 29, 2017
I just saw ur PM - replied to u on there. Sorry you unhappy too. Sucks right :-(
January 29, 2017
Sorry just to clarify to anyone reading this - my comment is in reference to adam oppenheimer, no other doctor.
January 29, 2017
The doctor trimmed some of my clit to make it appear smaller. I didn't need it but it helped not notice the little small gap I would be missing. He did such a great job, no one can tell but me. He was even able to leave much more then I thought.
May 13, 2017
Glad you were able to get fixed and sorted. Was the revision really expensive? Similar to your original surgery/more/less? Thanks! x
June 30, 2017
It was more, plus hospital fees. My first surgery that was botched was $2,300 and the revision was 5,500 plus hospital fees. I went over my time so I end up paying about $2,200 for the hospital. But they allowed me to use care credit for the surgery, not the hospital.
February 21, 2019
Whoops, just saw this one. That’s great that they were able to save it. Do you feel healed from emotional trauma as well?
UPDATED FROM heather2424
11 months post
Pictures of botched labiaplasty and when it was fixed
Posting pictures of my botched labiaplasty done in Fort Lauderdale and my revised labiaplasty done in Atlanta.
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April 24, 2017
hey hun ! I'm sooo sorry you got botched. is there any chance you could send me a picture of the results now ?I am highly contemplating going to see the guys who did you revision. however I would be flying all the way over from NZ to have it done so I am very nervous! I'm hoping I'm making the right move, this is something I have wanted done for as long as I can remember !
April 24, 2017
My recent picture is posted on my page or review. Yeah, he's very much worth it. Best doctor hands down.... yeah, you should do it as long as it's the right doctor. It's worth it, if the doctor knows what they're doing. Good luck!!!!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support in the community.