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Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes or reduces the size of the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) or the labia majora (outer vaginal lips). After the procedure, it’s important to understand and adhere to the post-op and recovery instructions that your plastic surgeon gives you. Doing so helps to ensure a faster, smoother recovery more likely to be free of complications—and this is not an area where you want to deal with complications! Read on to learn what you need to know about recovering from labiaplasty if you’re considering one.
As you learn about labiaplasty recovery, it’s important to remember that everyone heals at their own rate. We can provide a general timeline of what to expect and when as you heal, but your experience may vary slightly. Several factors can impact your recovery, including:
Recovering from any surgery takes time, and labiaplasty is no exception. It’s common to have days along the way where you feel antsy and ready to get life back to normal. When you do, remember that recovery is a temporary inconvenience for a permanent improvement.
There are things you can do along your labiaplasty recovery journey that will help you feel better and promote healing. Make sure you:
Hopefully your labiaplasty recovery will be smooth and easy, but you should contact your plastic surgeon if you have any concerns along the way. We assure you that doing so will not make you a pest or a bother. We’re here to help if you need us. Further, we ask that you please do reach out if you experience any signs of potential complications, including: