Aftercare

The follow-up treatment depends on the type of surgery. As with any operation, you should take the prescribed medication and take care of yourself. If you have been treated as an outpatient, you should be taken home and do not drive yourself.

Especially in case of labia reduction surgery, you should cool the operation area. In the first 6 weeks you should not excessively irritate the region. Therefore avoid the following during this time: Sports where the legs and the genital area do not rub against each other may continue. In the first week you should shower only with clear water without shower gel or shampoo.

Sexual intercourse,
The insertion of tampons,
Swimming in chlorinated water,
Shaving of the genital area,
Equestrian sports or jogging.

What are the risks?

Every operation in which the body’s own tissue is removed can lead to numerous complications. For example: This is also the case with labiaplasty, where scars on the mucous membranes of the genital area almost always remain very inconspicuous and heal well. In the case of labia minora surgery, cystitis often occurs, since bacterial inflammation easily migrates up to the bladder during the procedure.

Immediately after the operation, there may be pain when urinating, either due to infection or irritation caused by the operation. During the healing phase, pain during sexual intercourse is also not uncommon. In rare cases, the irritation of the nerves may also cause sensory disturbances in the genital area.

Immediately after the operation, swelling is normal for the first few weeks. Bruises may also develop.

Severe bleeding,
Infections,
Inflammations,
Wound healing disorders or
Later scarring.

What result can be expected?

After a labia reduction, the inner labia should be covered by the outer labia.However, the final result of the operation cannot be assessed immediately after the procedure, as the wounds are still swollen and must first heal completely. This healing process can take up to 6 months. Not in every case the result is necessarily completely satisfactory for the patient. In this case further possible treatments must be discussed with the doctor.