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So Glad I Did It! -Fort Myers, FL
UPDATED FROM Private1
3 months post
Over 2 months out-all is well
Private1March 7, 2014
WORTH IT$1,600
I couldn't be more pleased with my decision to have this done, my choice of doctor/practice, the speed and process of recovery, and my healing. I do feel my satisfaction is due in large part to the care, attention to detail, and follow up the doctor and his staff have provided. I have one tiny area, upper right if viewing photo, that is slightly pointy and not as smooth as I wish. This is not unusual as little tweaks are often necessary after result is seen following some time of healing. Good news is revision for this type of tweak is quick, easy, and not something I will have to miss any regular life for beyond a couple days of light care for a tiny pea sized wound to heal-no stitches and no pain or discomfort expected-this is more like having a mole excised and not a full surgical opening and closing. So happy! And for those that have his done at same doctor, the new even tinier and more quickly dissolving sutures and small but unique technique adjustments will likely eliminate this little problem without a revision. That is awesome to know so I can pass recommendation on to friends wanting this procedure! Even with a tiny revision coming, I feel I got a top quality surgery and a great healing process. So glad and now seems like so long ago, though he return to looking completely normal will take more months, I am already pleased so much!
UPDATED FROM Private1
2 months post
6 weeks
Private1February 3, 2014
Seems like I have completely forgotten I had this procedure now. I have no issues and area is continuing to settle in to its new shape. I have conducted all activities as normal for weeks now and am delighted with the results. The area will take months to completely settle and for final result to be seen. But already looks good to me. The only discomfort I have had in past weeks is itching from dissolvable sutures that weren't able to be removed completely and take weeks to completely dissolve on their own. I would highly recommend this procedure to anyone that needs/wants it. Just be prepared to have discomfort for few weeks and know it will pass quickly enough and be worth it. And I suggest asking if doctor can use a new faster dissolving super thin vicryl suture to shorten discomfort! My doctor now has switched to a better one available for this reason. Lucky future patients! :))
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Mybod
February 5, 2014
Were you able to bath /swim ? I am looking at having it done and then 11 days later going on a cruise ? Not sure what to do as we going to pacific islands where beaching / swimming involved . Perhaps I should wait to hv procedure done later then? What do you think ?
Private1
February 5, 2014
Hi, while he procedure is simple and is no problem for most, I would be safe and not plan anything for a full 2 weeks after the surgery. You may have itching, soreness, irritation from stitches etc. I was uncomfortable and would not have been able to take a trip and enjoy any of it until 14 days. My skin reacted poorly to all creams and was highly irritated by sutures. This is not the rule though as most people are at work and fine quickly. This was just my skin and not usual but I would definitely allow room for healing before a trip. Yes, I would urge you to wait and do after trip.but I would most definitely do it! Good luck!
Mybod
February 6, 2014
Thank you
February 6, 2014
Thank you so much for keeping the community updated and including pictures, they speak a thousand words and are so appreciated so others know what to expect. I am happy to hear you are healing well, it' a pretty invasive procedure. Sorry if I missed this, but during the procdure did you do a local or were you put under?
February 7, 2014
Hi, I only needed local injection anesthesia and procedure was done simply in office. This made it much less scary for me and also made the cost much much less-can be $5000+ for surgery center and anesthesia. I put headphones on and listened to music. I did not feel a thing and was totally comfortable. They give a prescription to relax you before hand. I hope this helps.
February 9, 2014
Oh yes the itching and any other discomfort has long gone. Now I have to remember I has this done. The only thing left is for the area and skin to settle and scar to fade to nothing. Still glad!
February 7, 2014
February 9, 2014
I read and researched a lot out there before my surgery. I was curious to know when one could resume sexual activity after this type of surgery. I found that after the 2 week mark, the skin had sealed enough and gained enough strength to safely but gently resume sex-the guiding factor being how it felt. I happily resumed activity at 2 weeks with some slightly painful stretching sensation and found that by 1 month or so from surgery sex was entirely comfortable. It seems each woman will be different and needs to listen to both their doctor and their body about when to resume sexual activity.
UPDATED FROM Private1
14 days post
Day 14 (over now)
Private1January 1, 2014
Today (yesterday at this hour), was day 14 and, while moments were painful and I was concerned with progress, the area is quite healed and entirely comfortable. Whew! I am amazed now at the speed of the healing in last couple of days-especially since my skin reaction threw an unpleasant wrench in things last week. I am basically done having to focus on area or take extra special care. More healing will continue to produce final result but the difficult part is over - I am so glad and pleased!
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February 3, 2014
Were You able to wet the area by bathing? I have just come from my ps, and need Labiaplasty done, however its our summertime, and forgot to ask if I am able to swim in the sea/pool? Good luck with your healing.
February 3, 2014
Hi, yes I was encouraged to bathe and sitz bath regularly to soothe area and speed suture dissolving. I think after a couple of days swimming would be fine if you felt up to it. For me, worst case was that first 2 weeks exercise and such were not something I wanted to do and I was uncomfortable. But that went quickly and I am so glad I did the procedure. I would highly recommend asking ps if they can remove stitches after week or so bc they were the source of irritation for me and I believe they can safely be removed rather than wait weeks for them to dissolve. It's worth asking IMO. Each doctor seems to have slightly different protocol-I would ask everything and then follow your chosen doctors advice-it's a few weeks of discomfort at worst and worth it. Good luck!
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