What Can I Expect After Labiaplasty?

How long does it take to recover from labiaplasty?

The recovery process typically takes six weeks after a labiaplasty, during which you will experience normal symptoms such as swelling, bruising, pain, and bloody drainage.

Most women can return to sedentary work after one week, but individual recovery times may vary. For six to eight weeks, you should refrain from sexual activity and avoid strenuous exercise, including swimming.

During the first week or two after surgery, avoid lifting anything heavier than five pounds and avoid soaking in a tub until sutures dissolve completely. After some time, swelling will gradually subside, and you will feel better.

Keepingyourself comfortable

Yourplastic surgeon will give you a prescription for pain medication. Be sure tomention if you’ve ever had an adverse reaction to narcotics, or if you’retaking any other medications or supplements. Follow the directions and do nottake more than directed. Check with your surgeon about pairing over-the-counterpain relievers with narcotics for managing breakthrough pain.

You canalso keep yourself comfortable by wearing loose clothing, such as pajama pants,instead of tight jeans. A donut pillow will improve your comfort while you’resitting.

Keepingthe surgical site clean

Followyour surgeon’s instructions for cleaning the surgical site and applyingointments. You will need to make some adjustments to your bathroom routine.Fill a clean spray bottle with water. Instead of using toilet paper, spraywater on your genital area to clean yourself and then gently pat your skin drywith a clean, soft cloth. If you experience burning during urination, you canspray the area as you urinate to relieve the pain.

Lastly,do not use tampons for at least six to eight weeks. Since you will havedischarge after the surgery, you should have plenty of maxi pads on hand.

Contacta board-certified surgeon for labiaplasty in NYC

If you’re ready to reclaim your quality of life and eliminate physical discomfort caused by an enlarged labia, it’s time to contact a qualified plastic surgeon. Dr. Thomas Loeb is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a long track record of satisfied patients. Call our Manhattan office today to schedule a consult for having a labiaplasty in NYC.