8 weeks post surgery - beyond delighted with my results

I am now 8 weeks post surgery after a labiaplasty and clitoral hood reduction. I am beyond delighted with my results and the experience with Miss Brehna and her team.
I am 49 years old and have been contemplating this surgery for a long time. I have always been unhappy with the aesthetic, but for the last 10 years I have also suffered physical problems as a result of my large labia.
Prior to my surgery I had 2 appointments with Miss Breahna and she was very thorough in her explanation of the surgery. She showed me lots of pictures and described the potential complications of surgery as well as the potential advantages. I felt very well informed when I made my decision to proceed with the surgery.
On the day of the surgery I was a bit nervous about having a local anaesthetic and being fully awake for the surgery. I was given a numbing cream before the surgery and I didn’t feel a thing when the anaesthetic was administered. I need not have worried about being awake as Miss Breahna’s all-female theatre team were lovely and chatted with me all the way through. The very good thing about having a local anaesthetic is that it lasts for a few hours afterwards and lets you get home in comfort!
Following the surgery I took the prescribed painkillers for 24 hours post surgery, then I did not need them after that. I followed all the post-operative advice exactly. I stayed in bed, totally off my feet for 3 days after the surgery, watching films and box sets!! I then took it really easy for the remainder of the first week. During week 2 I worked from home and took it easy, but felt fine. During weeks 2-6 I didn’t feel very restricted at all, but refrained from exercise and sexual relations, as per the advice. From week 6 I have resumed all activities. A very unexpected result of my surgery is the improved sensation and sensitivity of my clitoral area as a result of the clitoral hood reduction.
My biggest worry before the surgery was the potential for pain. I honestly found the whole experience to be relatively painless. After taking the painkillers for 24 hours I had no pain or stinging at all and only really had discomfort for a week or so. By 2 weeks post-surgery I was not restricted by discomfort.
I followed all the advice I was given about post-surgical hygiene. I wore supportive, surgical underwear and sanitary towels initially, showered after going to the toilet and applied the antibiotic cream and post-surgical spray for 2 weeks. I then applied sudcrem to the stitched area for a short while, then started massaging the scars with Aveeno baby cream. Looking back, I think the most significant thing about having the surgery is the time investment. You do have to be willing to invest time in your recovery - take it easy for a while and follow all the hygiene advice, which can be time consuming.
Having cosmetic surgery can be an enormous decision. Miss Breahna is a very skilled and diligent surgeon and has a lovely manner. The results are beyond what I expected and I am very grateful to Miss Breahna and her team for the positive experience of a very personal and intimate surgery. The worst part of the process was the years I spent worrying whether or not to have it!