3 days post-op—I am really glad that I chose Dr. Power as my surgeon

I am really glad that I chose Dr. Power as my surgeon for Labiaplasty. Since this was my first time ever undergoing surgery, I was super nervous. However, Dr. Power reassured me that this was going to be a quick and easy procedure and that I would LOVE the results. She was absolutely right - I am so happy I went through with this surgery.

On the day of my surgery, I applied the Emla Numbing Cream which I was told to pick up from the pharmacy. This was applied 1 hour before I was scheduled to come in. I decided also to take an Uber to and from the clinic since I live 45 minutes away and I had no idea what to expect (pain-wise). I made sure I packed my Tylenol 3’s, an ice pack, and sweat pants for after my surgery as well. When I arrived at the clinic, Dr. Power showed me exactly what she was going to do and I gave her the “okay” to start. The most painful part of the procedure was getting sedated by the local anesthesia - maybe 10 seconds of pain per side (felt like a strong pinch). Following the sedation, I felt nothing at all, and the surgery was done within an hour. At this point, I was still numb and felt no pain at all. I took an Uber home and made sure to put the ice pack between my legs (under my sweats). 

The moment I got home, I popped two T 3’s and went straight to bed. I spent the entire day laying down in bed with an ice pack between my legs. The peak of my pain started 3 hours post-op. The pain was bearable - nothing drastic, kinda felt like the area was bruised. I experienced some bleeding every time I got up to use the bathroom, but Dr. Power explained that this was from gravity when you stand up so totally understandable. I continued to take 2 Tylenol 3’s every 4 hours for the first day. I stopped taking my Tylenol after the first day since I felt no pain following the first day. I am also lucky enough to have experienced no side effects from the Tylenol which is a first for me! I also apply Vaseline to the area at least 3 times a day, and take a shower every day and allow warm soapy water to run over the stitches - no touching.

After the first day, the bleeding started slowing down and has turned into a spotting amount. I am very glad that this has become such an easy recovery for me and I am scheduled to see Dr. Power again 10 days post-op.