How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Labiaplasty?

Length of therecovery period

Every woman will heal at a different pace. However, theinitial recovery period generally takes about a week. You should expect to takeat least this much time off work. During the first few days, you will noticesignificant swelling and itchiness. These effects should subside within a fewdays. If significant swelling and itchiness persist, you should contact your surgeon.It may be a sign of a complication, such as an infection.

Although the initial recovery only takes about a week, itwill take longer to completely recover. Often, plastic surgeons use dissolvablesutures. These should fully dissolve within three to four weeks. You can expectto return to your fitness routine about two to four weeks after the operation.Usually, six to eight weeks are needed before returning to sexual activity. Getclearance from your doctor before resuming exercise and sex.

Note that it’s not unusual for the scar tissue to becomefirm after a few weeks. The scar tissue should become softer within a fewmonths.

Supporting yourhealthy recovery

A labiaplasty is an outpatient procedure. You can expect toreturn home on the same day. However, you will need a responsible adult to takeyou home and help you out for a few days, especially if you have young kids whorequire care.

Read your post-surgical instructions and follow themcarefully. To reduce swelling, apply an ice pack wrapped in a clean cloth.Leave it on for 20 minutes, off for 20 minutes, and so on. You can also liedown with a pillow underneath your rear to elevate the area, which can helpreduce swelling.

Note that it’s normal to experience a little burning or stinging during urination. You can fill a spray bottle with tap water and spray the incisions during urination to relieve the stinging and keep the area clean.

Scheduling yourlabiaplasty in NYC

Every woman deserves to feel comfortable and self-confident in her own skin. If you’ve been thinking about undergoing vaginal rejuvenation, you can visit the Manhattan office of Dr. Thomas Loeb to discuss having a labiaplasty in NYC. Dr. Loeb is a board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience and extensive qualifications. Our office can accommodate out-of-town patients by scheduling virtual consultations for your convenience.