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Reduction of Labia Minora Covered by insurance, 2 Vaginal Deliveries, 25 Years Old
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So, most of my life I've noticed and been...
rose114May 26, 2015
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So, most of my life I've noticed and been uncomfortable with the length of my labia minora. It gets very uncomfortable with exercise or just simply wearing a thong. I am constantly "tucking" it back so that the inside line of my underwear doesn't rub on it and cause irritation.
I go in for surgery in a week, my gyno is going to be doing the procedure. I'm a little worried because he is doing the de-epithelialization technique, which I haven't seen much reviews on from this page.
I have had two children born vaginally, I'm 25 and I am in shape.
So far, I just have up my before pictures! Soon, I will post my after ones :)
I go in for surgery in a week, my gyno is going to be doing the procedure. I'm a little worried because he is doing the de-epithelialization technique, which I haven't seen much reviews on from this page.
I have had two children born vaginally, I'm 25 and I am in shape.
So far, I just have up my before pictures! Soon, I will post my after ones :)
Replies (9)
May 27, 2015
Hey , my surgeon does that technique so it isn't uncommon. I had the trim method. will yours be under local or general x
May 29, 2015
Umm, I'm not sure which one. Lol it's all been a quick process. I went in two weeks ago and now my surgery is Monday! So crazy. I hope it all goes the way I hope it will. :/
May 29, 2015
Oh wow. Well either way you don't feel It. Mine was under so I just woke up with a new downstairs lol. Wish you all the best. Just be very precise in what you want. The technique your surgeon is using leaves the natural edges of the labia so you'll not look ' done ' like me haha xx
May 29, 2015
Yeah, I just got off with the nurse with all my instructions for Momday morning!! I'm getting nervous.
I really wish I saw someone's before and after photos of the same technique I'm getting. I wanted the wedge, but my doctor said it could cause loss of nerves or pain from that method. The de epithelialization technique apparently doesn't.
I hope enough gets taken off though! Yessh, I would hate having to do it twice. I don't want lots of skin hanging down anymore, it's too uncomfortable with my work.
How long did it take you to fully recover? I'm a CNA, so I'm constantly on my feet, lifting people and moving heavy lifts. They gave me a full week off work, depending on how I heal they might give me longer though.
UPDATED FROM rose114
2 days pre
getting de epithelialization technique, anyone else have this done!?!?
rose114May 29, 2015
I go in Monday, and I'm just interested in looking into other people who have had the de epithelialization technique done!
I haven't seen any reviews on it here and I'm worried it won't work good enough since not a lot of people get it done.
I haven't seen any reviews on it here and I'm worried it won't work good enough since not a lot of people get it done.
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May 29, 2015
Is the chosen surgeon a plastic surgeon or gynaecologist and did you see before and after photos of how the results may look
May 31, 2015
He is my gyno, he delivered both my children so I'm very comfortable and trusting with him.
It's covered under my insurance since he is doing it.
May 31, 2015
That's reassuring. Well I wish you all the best of luck. And if you need any recovery tips in happy to help :) [RS bleep]
June 1, 2015
I can't even sleep, this CHG skin prep wipes that they made me use is itching so bad. I have 4 hours until my surgery in the morning and I haven't slept a bit.
My entire body is tingling and super itchy. Uhh.
June 1, 2015
Aaaah nightmare. I couldn't sleep ether I was to excited. Now I wish I could relive it and change surgeon hahah. I am excited for you!!! I hope the itching subsides. Take a shower if you're allowed
UPDATED FROM rose114
Day of treatment
Day 1, 8 hours after surgery
rose114June 1, 2015
This morning I went into the hospital, totally anxious and nervous about things. My gynecologist came in and asked how much I want taken off, what my ideal image of it is and then explained the procedure.
I asked for as much as possible to get close to the rim of my outer lips without any nerve damage. He decided to do the "Z" trimming. Almost, like two wedges on each minora then stitched together! Some stitching may show a little after healing but for the most part they shouldn't he said.
I went into the operating room (if you call it that) and they slapped some oxygen on me and three breaths in and I don't remember a thing. Lol (I got anesthetics) I remember waking up pretty froggy with pain and my gyno and nurse talking to me. I was definitely nauseous for a few hours but I believe it was because I had only slept 3 hours and was soooo tired I could hardly stay awake.
Gave me some ice packs for my lady, kinda like the ones I had after I gave birth. Soooo nice!! I highly suggest asking for them when you leave.
I haven't taken any pain meds since whatever they put in my IV Immediately afterwards, around 11pm.
So far the pain isn't actually bad but I'm sure tomorrow it'll kick in more!
I keep trying to upload my photos and it won't work. :/
I asked for as much as possible to get close to the rim of my outer lips without any nerve damage. He decided to do the "Z" trimming. Almost, like two wedges on each minora then stitched together! Some stitching may show a little after healing but for the most part they shouldn't he said.
I went into the operating room (if you call it that) and they slapped some oxygen on me and three breaths in and I don't remember a thing. Lol (I got anesthetics) I remember waking up pretty froggy with pain and my gyno and nurse talking to me. I was definitely nauseous for a few hours but I believe it was because I had only slept 3 hours and was soooo tired I could hardly stay awake.
Gave me some ice packs for my lady, kinda like the ones I had after I gave birth. Soooo nice!! I highly suggest asking for them when you leave.
I haven't taken any pain meds since whatever they put in my IV Immediately afterwards, around 11pm.
So far the pain isn't actually bad but I'm sure tomorrow it'll kick in more!
I keep trying to upload my photos and it won't work. :/
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June 2, 2015
Hey there, glad to hear that you are doing well, be sure to get lots of rest and stay off your feet. I see that your photos uploaded now - thank you for sharing.
Welcome to the community and thank you for sharing your personal journey with us. I am glad that you mentioned the method of labiaplasty that will be having, I have not heard alot about it either, so I searched the site to see what I could find—according to doctor David Tauber "A de-epithelizing labiaplasty removes the surface layer of mucosa and skin from the labia minor without any incisions through the labial margin. This technique has the advantage of retaining the entire free edge of the labia, however, because the free edge is not altered, there can be excess and redundant labia that remains in patients with large labia."[Read more]
Here is some additional information that you may find helpful: Having a Labiaplasty Soon? Here Are 5 Things To Help You Prepare For Surgery
Also, be sure to check in here to meet with other ladies preparing for surgery - good luck!
Hi, Your best bet would be to ask the doctors on the site to clarify, here is a link so you can do so.