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Modified wedge labiaplasty
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Too Early to Tell...
khjygyhvbAugust 16, 2019
I'm currently 3 days post-op and the pain is tolerable, but I can't sit yet. Everything is pretty swollen down there.
The pain was stronger than I expected on the first day (even with the pain medication AND Tylenol, I cried part of the night).
The actual surgery (local anesthesia) went well. I drove home by myself right after.
However, I regret not doing a second consultation with her before the actual surgery date (we spoke about labiaplasty during the initial consultation that was about another treatment). I was bothered by some excess labia tissue, but didn't like the "tucked in" (or Barbie) look so I probably wanted something different from the "standard" look that women usually ask for... Dr. Gdalevitch seemed to have understood my wish so I went with her plan, trusting her experience.
Fast forward to the surgery date: I didn't like the result I saw in the mirror right after the surgery (before the swelling) so I'm crossing my fingers that there is still enough labia left!
As long as everything heals in the end without complication, I'll be satisfied with the experience. I'd do differently in the future though!
The pain was stronger than I expected on the first day (even with the pain medication AND Tylenol, I cried part of the night).
The actual surgery (local anesthesia) went well. I drove home by myself right after.
However, I regret not doing a second consultation with her before the actual surgery date (we spoke about labiaplasty during the initial consultation that was about another treatment). I was bothered by some excess labia tissue, but didn't like the "tucked in" (or Barbie) look so I probably wanted something different from the "standard" look that women usually ask for... Dr. Gdalevitch seemed to have understood my wish so I went with her plan, trusting her experience.
Fast forward to the surgery date: I didn't like the result I saw in the mirror right after the surgery (before the swelling) so I'm crossing my fingers that there is still enough labia left!
As long as everything heals in the end without complication, I'll be satisfied with the experience. I'd do differently in the future though!
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Replies (1)
UPDATED FROM khjygyhvb
20 days post
3 weeks post op
khjygyhvbSeptember 2, 2019
The pain/itching was sooo much better after the stitches were off (I "helped" them a little around 2 weeks). I could finally walk and sit. The scars are getting softer too. Still not sure of what to expect as a result, but I'm sure everything will be fine. I had some concerns about a "burn" in the area (that was because of humidity) and Dr Gdalevitch answered my questions super fast via email, even at night or during the weekend!
Unfortunately, I am still in pain, but for another reason: I probably have a Bartholin's cyst. It may or may not be related to the surgery, but I wanted to say it since it might happen to you. I didn't know what that was until she told me about it.
Again, Dr. Gdalevitch is definitely a great doctor. I had "doubts" in my first comment because of the pain and being scared of ME having made a mistake about this surgery, but it had nothing to do with her own professionalism. She's not leaving me alone in this, even if the cyst might not be related to the surgery at all. I'll update pictures soon.
Unfortunately, I am still in pain, but for another reason: I probably have a Bartholin's cyst. It may or may not be related to the surgery, but I wanted to say it since it might happen to you. I didn't know what that was until she told me about it.
Again, Dr. Gdalevitch is definitely a great doctor. I had "doubts" in my first comment because of the pain and being scared of ME having made a mistake about this surgery, but it had nothing to do with her own professionalism. She's not leaving me alone in this, even if the cyst might not be related to the surgery at all. I'll update pictures soon.
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UPDATED FROM khjygyhvb
20 days post
3 weeks post op
khjygyhvbSeptember 2, 2019
The pain/itching was sooo much better after the stitches were off (I "helped" them a little around 2 weeks). I could finally walk and sit. The scars are getting softer too. Still not sure of what to expect as a result, but I'm sure everything will be fine. I had some concerns about a "burn" in the area (that was because of humidity) and Dr Gdalevitch answered my questions super fast via email, even at night or during the weekend!
Unfortunately, I am still in pain, but for another reason: I probably have a Bartholin's cyst. It may or may not be related to the surgery, but I wanted to say it since it might happen to you. I didn't know what that was until she told me about it.
Again, Dr. Gdalevitch is definitely a great doctor. I expressed "doubts" in my first comment because of the pain and being scared of ME having made a mistake about this surgery, but it had nothing to do with her own professionalism. She's not leaving me alone in this, even if the cyst might not be related to the surgery at all!
Unfortunately, I am still in pain, but for another reason: I probably have a Bartholin's cyst. It may or may not be related to the surgery, but I wanted to say it since it might happen to you. I didn't know what that was until she told me about it.
Again, Dr. Gdalevitch is definitely a great doctor. I expressed "doubts" in my first comment because of the pain and being scared of ME having made a mistake about this surgery, but it had nothing to do with her own professionalism. She's not leaving me alone in this, even if the cyst might not be related to the surgery at all!
Replies (6)
January 11, 2021
Your results seem to look despite all of your doubts! I’m sure you got more comfortable too, that’s the main reason I want to get the procedure done. How much was the cost?
January 11, 2021
Actually, more than a year post-op, I'm still not sure it was a good idea to go forward with this surgery.
There was definitely too much tissue removed. I had some problems with skin that "cracked". For lack of a better word... It did hurt a lot and I wasn't comfortable at all.
It's getting better since I try and "stretch" it, but it's not over yet. Let's say it a bittersweet experience for me ;)
There was definitely too much tissue removed. I had some problems with skin that "cracked". For lack of a better word... It did hurt a lot and I wasn't comfortable at all.
It's getting better since I try and "stretch" it, but it's not over yet. Let's say it a bittersweet experience for me ;)
January 11, 2021
Oops I meant to say look good* forgot a word there. Honestly I would die to have your post-op look, but I get your worries. I’m also scared of getting too much chopped off, but as sad as it sounds I’d rather have almost nothing than what I have right now. Thank you so much for replying, did the surgeon show you how much would be removed?
June 11, 2021
I thought this too but it's not the case. You need some left. Do not get too much taken off trust me.
January 12, 2021
No she didn't and as I said earlier, I should have been more careful when going forward (returning for a second appointment and make sure we understood each other).
You might think now that "having almost nothing left" is fine, but our labia are there for a reason and I "miss" having some. I feel like having a "gaping hole" right now. It's not pretty to say it like that, but it's true. Fortunately, it's not painful, but I can still feel the difference in some situations.
I wanted to have the excess removed, but wasn't expecting this result from a wedge technique (I saw a lot of "botched" results with the trimming method). Anyways, whatever the surgeon or the technique used, there is no guarantee that our body will react the way we want it to ;)
You might think now that "having almost nothing left" is fine, but our labia are there for a reason and I "miss" having some. I feel like having a "gaping hole" right now. It's not pretty to say it like that, but it's true. Fortunately, it's not painful, but I can still feel the difference in some situations.
I wanted to have the excess removed, but wasn't expecting this result from a wedge technique (I saw a lot of "botched" results with the trimming method). Anyways, whatever the surgeon or the technique used, there is no guarantee that our body will react the way we want it to ;)
Thanks for starting a review and sharing your story. I hope you're receiving well, keep us posted!