Labiaplasty Wedge Method - Hove, United Kingdom

Since the operation my labia have turned pretty much every colour of the rainbow. Thankfully, the colour has started to settle down and the swelling is getting there. But its definitely not nearly as bad as it was in the first 3 days. I thought from the swelling that some of the stitches might have been loosened. As the left side appeared to have opened up where the wedge of skin was removed. I'd put off doing an update for so long due to not being sure what was happening down there. On day five my stitches were looking more and more obvious and it was as if they were dissolving. Which seeems way too eary considering it takes 2-3 weeks.
I had my first post op appt yesterday and was told everything was healing well and it was only the stitches on the outside that are dissolving but the inside ones are still there. She also said the left side has not opened up. I'm feeling better about the recovery now. For a while i was convinced my labia were horribly disfigured from the bruising/swelling/stitches! I'd urge anyone else going through this experience to keep an open mind and not to check more than once a day. It's honestly torture otherwise.
To end on a positive note i'm completely pain free and have had no infection.

I've had larger than average labia since childhood. I decided to have the surgery to reduce the minora for comfort purposes as well as confidence issues when i'm in a swimsuit or intimate with my partner. I'm currently 6 hours post op and couldn't be happier with how the process has been so far. Despite some sharp pains after trying to ice the area (would not recommend doing on the first day) the area is not painful. There is a light achy feeling, but that's all! After reading horror stories when researching the procedure i did have a slight sense of dread going into the operation. Touch wood the healing process caries on this way..