POSTED UNDER Labiaplasty REVIEWS
25 Years Old, No Kids, Labia Minora, Majora, and Clitoral Hood Procedures. Montreal, QC
ORIGINAL POST
Pre-op: Like other people on here, I've been...
needachange11November 23, 2015
$6,000
Pre-op:
Like other people on here, I've been sensitive about the size of my labia since I was a teenager. It made me self conscious, and I've wanted to get labiaplasty for a long time. Finally, I saved some money, and found asurgeon. I saw Dr. Fouda Neel for a consultation, and he was very kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. He was very confident that he could perform all three procedures on me with good results. So, I booked the appointment. Waiting for the surgery, I was super nervous.
Surgery:
I was given a sedative through IV, as well as an antibiotic. The guy who placed the IV was very compassionate about my fear of needles. He managed to place the IV without trouble. Dr. Fouda Neel also let me choose some music. I asked for anything relaxing, and he turned on some classical music. This was very comforting.
The surgeon then applied local anaesthesia to different areas of the vulva. This is very painful. I'm embarrassed to admit, but I actually cried from the pain. They administered another dose of the sedative after my crying, and I fell asleep. I woke up nearly an hour and a half later, as they were completing the final stitches. Everyone was extremely caring and friendly. Altogether, I believe there were 4 people in the operating room taking care of me. They asked me to stay in recovery for an hour and a half after the operation to ensure that I was alright.
After I returned home, I threw up all the water I drank during recovery (I think it was a combination of the sedative and also not eating for 24 hours that put me over the edge). The anaesthesia wore off rather quickly, and the pain was unbearable. I recommend getting your prescription ASAP. After an hour of pretty intense pain, I finally got my medication. I took a combination of Codeine and Advil, and alternated between two bags of frozen peas all night. The codeine actually helped me relax and sleep, but I had to wake up every four hours for the next dose, which was kind of a pain. (my doctor prescribed me both Codeine and Oxycodone, and suggested that I start with the codeine to see if it was enough for the pain.)
Post-op:
Day 1 - I’d read almost every review on this site before my surgery, and I knew that this would be the hardest day. I did my research. Most women report regret for having had the operation, due to two things: Extreme pain, and the stitched up purple mess their vagina has become. So, I was mentally prepared. I knew that it was too soon to judge what I look like down there. Also, I knew that my period would be starting on this day (which is normally very painful for me), and my doctor prescribed me Oxycodone. I was determined to make the most of this day. I had a bunch of shows lined up to binge watch on Netflix, a ton of comfort food ready to go, strong medication, frozen peas, and a positive outlook. I had no regrets. In fact, I was relieved. Sure, I was in moderate pain. But the after pain didn’t feel as bad as the anticipation for the surgery did. As you can see, my vulva is swollen and bruised and stitched up all over. The pain is more of a burning sensation than anything.
If you’re thinking about having this surgery, I strongly suggest that you read everyone’s reviews about day 1, and be completely prepared. Have a water bottle ready, your frozen peas, movies or netflix to distract you etc.
Day 2 - I did quite a bit of walking around today. Mentally, I’m feeling pretty good. It’s painful, don’t get me wrong. But distracting myself, bed rest, and sweet, glorious frozen peas are really helping.
Day 3 - A lot of the pain is now lower, close to my perineum. This is where four rows of stitches meet, and it is still very swollen and extremely sensitive. I’ve switched pain killers, and am now taking oxycodone, and it’s not as effective as the codeine.
Day 4 - I went shopping today to brighten my mood. I walked too much and my stitches bled. The bruising has improved a lot at this point.
Day 5 - Spent the whole day in bed. Watched the entire series of The Mindy Project. I’m feeling a lot better today. I ran out of Oxycodone, so my pharmacist recommended I take 1.5 doses of codeine each time, and this has helped with the pain quite a bit. I’m a little more swollen today than I was when I woke up yesterday morning (I exerted myself too much yesterday).
Day 6 - The itch has begun. I’m not sleeping very well. I wake up frequently in the middle of the night as my ice pack comes to room temperature. My stitches feel warm, and the itch is almost painful. Swelling has gone down today, and the general throbbing is pretty much gone. However, I experience a sharp stabbing pain every now and then. This pain is more so in the remaining labia tissue, and not due to the stitches.
Day 7 - Today I noticed a lot of scabs and dried blood around my stitches, and I figured this weren’t helping with the itching. So I spent about an hour carefully cleaning with baby wipes. I’m supposed to start work tomorrow, I’m scared it’s going to be rough! Stabbing pain is still persisting.
Day 8 - Saw my doctor today, he said it’s healing well. He prescribed me some more pain medication as I ran out. Work was tough, after about an hour of being on my feet I started waddling again (I’d stopped waddling a couple of days ago), as my vagina started to feel hot and began to throb.
Day 9 - Took it easy all day as I had to work again tonight. Luckily I wasn’t as busy so I got to sit a lot. Stabbing pain persists.
Day 10 - I spent almost the entire day sleeping. Tomorrow I hope to get back to school, and actually get some work done. It’s been a fun vacation.
Like other people on here, I've been sensitive about the size of my labia since I was a teenager. It made me self conscious, and I've wanted to get labiaplasty for a long time. Finally, I saved some money, and found asurgeon. I saw Dr. Fouda Neel for a consultation, and he was very kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. He was very confident that he could perform all three procedures on me with good results. So, I booked the appointment. Waiting for the surgery, I was super nervous.
Surgery:
I was given a sedative through IV, as well as an antibiotic. The guy who placed the IV was very compassionate about my fear of needles. He managed to place the IV without trouble. Dr. Fouda Neel also let me choose some music. I asked for anything relaxing, and he turned on some classical music. This was very comforting.
The surgeon then applied local anaesthesia to different areas of the vulva. This is very painful. I'm embarrassed to admit, but I actually cried from the pain. They administered another dose of the sedative after my crying, and I fell asleep. I woke up nearly an hour and a half later, as they were completing the final stitches. Everyone was extremely caring and friendly. Altogether, I believe there were 4 people in the operating room taking care of me. They asked me to stay in recovery for an hour and a half after the operation to ensure that I was alright.
After I returned home, I threw up all the water I drank during recovery (I think it was a combination of the sedative and also not eating for 24 hours that put me over the edge). The anaesthesia wore off rather quickly, and the pain was unbearable. I recommend getting your prescription ASAP. After an hour of pretty intense pain, I finally got my medication. I took a combination of Codeine and Advil, and alternated between two bags of frozen peas all night. The codeine actually helped me relax and sleep, but I had to wake up every four hours for the next dose, which was kind of a pain. (my doctor prescribed me both Codeine and Oxycodone, and suggested that I start with the codeine to see if it was enough for the pain.)
Post-op:
Day 1 - I’d read almost every review on this site before my surgery, and I knew that this would be the hardest day. I did my research. Most women report regret for having had the operation, due to two things: Extreme pain, and the stitched up purple mess their vagina has become. So, I was mentally prepared. I knew that it was too soon to judge what I look like down there. Also, I knew that my period would be starting on this day (which is normally very painful for me), and my doctor prescribed me Oxycodone. I was determined to make the most of this day. I had a bunch of shows lined up to binge watch on Netflix, a ton of comfort food ready to go, strong medication, frozen peas, and a positive outlook. I had no regrets. In fact, I was relieved. Sure, I was in moderate pain. But the after pain didn’t feel as bad as the anticipation for the surgery did. As you can see, my vulva is swollen and bruised and stitched up all over. The pain is more of a burning sensation than anything.
If you’re thinking about having this surgery, I strongly suggest that you read everyone’s reviews about day 1, and be completely prepared. Have a water bottle ready, your frozen peas, movies or netflix to distract you etc.
Day 2 - I did quite a bit of walking around today. Mentally, I’m feeling pretty good. It’s painful, don’t get me wrong. But distracting myself, bed rest, and sweet, glorious frozen peas are really helping.
Day 3 - A lot of the pain is now lower, close to my perineum. This is where four rows of stitches meet, and it is still very swollen and extremely sensitive. I’ve switched pain killers, and am now taking oxycodone, and it’s not as effective as the codeine.
Day 4 - I went shopping today to brighten my mood. I walked too much and my stitches bled. The bruising has improved a lot at this point.
Day 5 - Spent the whole day in bed. Watched the entire series of The Mindy Project. I’m feeling a lot better today. I ran out of Oxycodone, so my pharmacist recommended I take 1.5 doses of codeine each time, and this has helped with the pain quite a bit. I’m a little more swollen today than I was when I woke up yesterday morning (I exerted myself too much yesterday).
Day 6 - The itch has begun. I’m not sleeping very well. I wake up frequently in the middle of the night as my ice pack comes to room temperature. My stitches feel warm, and the itch is almost painful. Swelling has gone down today, and the general throbbing is pretty much gone. However, I experience a sharp stabbing pain every now and then. This pain is more so in the remaining labia tissue, and not due to the stitches.
Day 7 - Today I noticed a lot of scabs and dried blood around my stitches, and I figured this weren’t helping with the itching. So I spent about an hour carefully cleaning with baby wipes. I’m supposed to start work tomorrow, I’m scared it’s going to be rough! Stabbing pain is still persisting.
Day 8 - Saw my doctor today, he said it’s healing well. He prescribed me some more pain medication as I ran out. Work was tough, after about an hour of being on my feet I started waddling again (I’d stopped waddling a couple of days ago), as my vagina started to feel hot and began to throb.
Day 9 - Took it easy all day as I had to work again tonight. Luckily I wasn’t as busy so I got to sit a lot. Stabbing pain persists.
Day 10 - I spent almost the entire day sleeping. Tomorrow I hope to get back to school, and actually get some work done. It’s been a fun vacation.
needachange11's provider
Replies (4)
UPDATED FROM needachange11
1 month post
One month photos and concerns about a possible revision.
needachange11December 14, 2015
I wrote out a whole great big update, tried to upload pictures, and lost all the text. I'm going to come back tomorrow to write it 'cause I don't have patience right now.
Replies (1)
February 1, 2016
Loads better. Many would consider your cosmetic result to be the perfect vagina. Tip - keep perfectly hair free and moisturized. Wash the whole area inc bum with granulated sugar rubbed into damp skin. Wash off with Vaseline. Apply Air brush legs leg make up or similar to genital area inc outer labia. Let dry before putting on prettiest knickers you can find. Guarantee you will love the look. Let me know what you think. By the way regularly riding a bike is the best thing in the world for making your vagina attractive.
UPDATED FROM needachange11
1 month post
Ugh.
needachange11December 28, 2015
The labia minora are still so big. There is a deep cavernous space on either side of my clitoris that I don't really like (At least before my labia majora and minora were close together at the top. Now there is a horribly unattractive space). Also, if you look at my right labia, you can see that there is a gap where it is flush with the labia majora, but then starts again closer to the vagina. Also, it's very, very asymmetrical. I'm sick to my stomach! While I'm happy that the labia surrounding the vaginal opening are no longer an obstruction, I feel like the overall appearance is completely unnatural.
Replies (7)
December 29, 2015
It actually looks totally fine, it is nowhere near as bad as you are thinking. But I totally appreciate your concerns because I felt (still feel) that way too. I think they advertise a way higher satisfaction rate for this procedure than there actually is for most people. I think a lot of us are dissatisfied with our results... just want to let you know you're not alone in your concerns BUT you look absolutely fine to me, and not unnatural. Sending my support your way!
February 2, 2016
It Caroline 71 again. I haven't gone through this surgery and thankfully. even though I have had two children both born naturally I am very happy with my fem bits. I do however as a woman as well as a nurse have a special interest in this, particularly in the psychological factors. I do wonder if surgery s the best solution. Without doubt it is in some cases, but in others perhaps well organized support groups could be just as . if not more, beneficial than surgery. It's a well known fact that many women consider their vaginas to be abnormal yet they are in fact totally normal. I think we live in a perfectionist society and are made to feel that unless we look like the centre fold of an up market [RS bleep] mag we are abnormal.
February 2, 2016
Caroline again completing comment still! I do feel that it is much more difficult and less socially acceptable for women to discuss their vaginas openly compared to men talking about their bits. I think us girls should unite and make it an acceptable topic and we should. change how society sees vaginas. we have the ability to ease the burden of this for our daughters.
I must reiterate that we should care for own girl bits just like we care for our faces.
I must reiterate that we should care for own girl bits just like we care for our faces.
February 2, 2016
I loved this comment. There is such a lack of understanding when it comes to this topic and how common it is. Women don't get to look at each other in that area and so we assume something is wrong when in reality many people passing us by on the street may have a similar situation. It is really sad. The worst part for me is that when I tell the few people whom I've trusted how upset I am with this surgery, they tell me they can't understand why I'm upset since I am "so much better off now than I was before." Well, before I had no scar tissue or pain, so am I really better off? Just because you thought it didn't look right? It's something that needs talking about. There are definitely huge ethical issues with this particular cosmetic surgery procedure because it involves leading people who are normal and healthy to believe they are disgusting and need to chop parts of themselves off. Men's parts aren't exactly a nice thing to look at either, but you don't see this type of procedure for them.
December 30, 2015
I think it looks great too and agree with the other person's comment. I had a second revision today, so it's usually an option if you are unsatisfied. You likely have to wait 4-6 months though. You had major work done so you are also still swollen, I'll bet. Just know a revision is an option and never as painful as the initial surgery ( I speak from experience as this is my second revision). Like your doctor probably is, mine is very conservative with the tissue she removes as you can never get it back, yet you can take more. Hope this helps!
January 9, 2016
January 6, 2019
I have to be honest. I can’t see anything wrong with your vagina. Even pre op photos looked like what a lot of women get Labiaplasty to achieve. Your results look great. It looks inviting and intricate and still neat and tucked. But I understand what it’s like to be hard on your lady parts and picky. Just thought you should know how very normal I think you look.
Welcome to the community, thank you for paying it forward and sharing your detailed review with us -- as you mention, you found the reviews so helpful and countless other women will find your review helpful as well. ☺
I empathized with you, I'm not fond of needles and have a low pain tolerance - you're very brave to do this surgery under local.
The downtime can leave you feeling restless, shopping does help ;), but you must be careful to not overdo the walking. I put this forum post together the other day to help fight bordem while recovery, if you have anything to add please share.
Which method of labiaplasty did you have?