1) Post-operative pain after the Labia Majora Reduction (Labial Lift)
- In the first 2-3 days after the Labia Majora Reduction (Labial Lift), pain at/or around the surgical wound may be felt as soon as the anesthetic wears off, which is relieved by pain medications prescribed. You should take a rest to monitor the symptoms and should refrain from working because it may cause bruising and severe pain. Should 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 4-6 weeks.
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2) Abnormal bleeding after the Labia Majora Reduction (Labial Lift)
- 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, possibly caused by walking or other activities.
- Abnormal bleeding which may lead to blood clot formation 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 for services and treatment for this post-surgical complication 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.
3) Inflammation or infection after the Labia Majora Reduction (Labial Lift)
- After the surgery, infection of the wound may occur because the surgical wound is in the vaginal opening area constantly being prone to contamination with fluid from the vaginal tract, the urinary tract, and the alimentary (fecal) tract.
- Mostly the infection after the surgery may happen to any women who fail to follow the instructions, follow the instructions incorrectly, and have existing diseases such as diabetes, or vaginal infection before the surgery.
- Inflammation or infection after the surgery may cause complications such as rough wound edge, non-proportional Labia Majora (depending on the your anatomical structure), wound deformation, suture mark (scar), or wound disruption leading to abnormal bleeding from the Labia Majora Reduction (Labial Lift)’s wound.
- During the inflammatory phase of healing, which last up to 2-4 weeks after the surgery, sloughing off of tissues or necrosis can be observed due to the retention of moisture in the surgical wound area. This should not be a cause of worry, because it may happen in a process of healing of the surgical wound in the vulvovaginal area.
- After the surgery, you may experience abnormal vaginal discharge or curd like discharge as a result of vaginal fungi, possibly following taking antibiotics to avoid post-operative infection, and needing oral anti-fungal medication or suppository.
4) Unsatisfactory results after the Labia Majora Reduction (Labial Lift)
- This surgery has limitations and cannot absolutely ensure results and satisfaction. The surgery may result to incomplete symmetrical of the Labia Majora or non-proportional of the Labia Majora depending on your former anatomical structure of the Labia Majora.
- There are many other factors influencing the surgical result and satisfaction. In case of unsatisfactory results, correction surgery may be performed as appropriate and possible. In this respect, you and the physician should come to discuss for the solution together.
- If correction surgery wound occurs from the complication of the surgery, all expenses for services and treatment will no longer be charged to you. However, if the unsatisfactory results occur due to complications 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 Labia Majora Reduction (Labial Lift). Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.