Risks and Complications of the Clitoral Hood Reduction, because of pain at/or around the surgical wound may be felt. Which is relieved by pain medications prescribed. You should take a rest to monitor the symptoms and should refrain from working. In case you have more pain, please do not be hesitant to come to see Dr. Vitasna.
Occasionally, you may experience itchiness, irritation, or tension around the surgical wound, which will completely heal in 2-4 weeks.
1) Complications of Clitoral Hood Reduction, because of abnormal bleeding after the surgery
- Because of the use of small dissolving suture this may lead to the risk of post-operative complication such as bleeding from the surgical wound.
- Abnormal bleeding after the surgery, which is very seldom noted and occurs with less than 1 % of the surgeries. Aspirin and other anti-coagulant drugs should be avoided at least 10-15 days before and after the scheduled surgery.
- If excessive bleeding from the surgical wound occurs after the surgery, all expenses will no longer be charged to you. However, if the bleeding or other complications occur due to your non-compliance with the doctor’s orders, you will be charged accordingly.
2) Abnormal vaginal discharge after the Clitoral Hood Reduction
- After the surgery, you may have abnormal vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, or curd like discharge as a result of vaginal fungi, possibly following taking antibiotic, and needing anti-fungal medication.
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3) Complications of Clitoral Hood Reduction, because of Inflammation or infection after the surgery
- Infection of the wound may occur because the surgical wound is in the vaginal opening area. The surgical wound constantly be prone to contaminated with the fluid from vaginal tract, urinary tract, and alimentary (fecal) tract.
- Mostly the infection after the surgery may happen to any women who fail to follow the instructions. The women who have existing diseases such as diabetes.
- Inflammation or infection after the surgery may cause complications such as rough wound edge, non-proportional Clitoral Hood (depending on the congenital woman’s anatomical structure), wound deformation, suture mark (scar), or wound disruption which leads to abnormal bleeding from surgical wound.
5) Unsatisfactory results after the Clitoral Hood Reduction
- This surgery has limitations and cannot absolutely ensure results and satisfaction, because of Complications of Clitoral Hood Reduction. The surgery may result in incomplete symmetrical of the Clitoral Hood or non-proportional of the Clitoral Hood depending on your former anatomical structure of the Clitoral Hood.
- There are many other factors influencing the surgical result and satisfaction. In case of unsatisfactory results or complications, correction surgery may be performed as appropriate and possible. In this respect, you and the physician should come to discuss for the solution together.
Conclusion
If correction surgery wound occurs from the Complications of Clitoral Hood Reduction, all expenses for services and treatment will no longer be charged to you. However, if the unsatisfactory results occur due to the complication from your non-compliance with the doctor’s orders, you will be charged accordingly.
Check-up: Dr. Vitasna usually requires you to come for a follow up check-up 1-2 weeks after the Clitoral Hood Reduction. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.