What Every Woman Should Know Before Getting a Labiaplasty
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A labiaplasty is a very personal procedure and one that requires you to present a very intimate part of your body to a complete stranger. Overall, there’s a lot of emotion surrounding the procedure.
If your labia has been a sore point for you for some time now and you’re considering a labiaplasty, there are a few things that you should know and consider before you go ahead with the procedure.
Things to Consider Before Getting a Labiaplasty
The What
The labia is made up of the majora, which is the outer lips and the minora, which are the inner lips.
Before undergoing a labiaplasty, you need to decide what type of procedure you want. Perhaps the minora hangs too low or the majora is too small, knowing what you want to achieve is information you will need to take to your surgical consultation.
The Why
Before you undergo any type of surgical procedure, minor or major, it’s important to ascertain why you want the surgery. Some women want to undergo a labiaplasty because it’s affecting their self-confidence. Others simply want the labia to stop causing them discomfort.
The Logistics
According to labiaplasty surgeon Dr Justin Perron, patients should keep in mind that not all insurance providers will cover this procedure. If you do want to schedule the surgery through your insurance, you may need to be more patient with the process. Some patients need to wait up to six weeks before their surgery can be scheduled. If you want to undergo this surgery for aesthetic reasons, you should probably prepare yourself to pay out of your own pocket.
The Expectations
A labiaplasty is not as traumatic as you might think. If you are feeling nervous about the procedure, you can choose to receive a general anaesthetic instead of local. However, the procedure is more than tolerable with local anaesthetic, mainly because this skin is not as sensitive as the vagina. Once the excess skin has been removed, the incisions will be closed using dissolvable stitches. The average procedure lasts about an hour and if can be performed at your surgeon’s office.
The Recovery
Following your labiaplasty, you will need a maxi pad to address any bleeding and discharge. Your surgeon will also provide you with some pain medication to ease any discomfort. If you have an office job, you may want to take a few days off work as there will be some swelling. It also helps to use a doughnut pillow to avoid irritation and infection.
Patients may also experience some burning during urination but filling a spray bottle with some warm water will come in handy after urination until your incisions have healed. It’s best to wear loose-fitting clothing until your incisions have healed as tight underwear and clothing will only irritate the incisions. Intercourse and intense exercise should also be avoided for at least six weeks if you want the best results. Your surgeon may clear you for exercise and intercourse sooner but everyone heals differently.
