r/LabiaplastySurgery

2 weeks post op (trim method)… still swelling around the clitoral hood but couldn’t be happier with the result!

Experiencing some slight wound separation and scalloping at the moment but excited to see where we end up… recovery process was brutal but worth it.
Stay positive ladies <3

I had a trim labiaplasty done by my gynocologist (because it was covered by insurance) 13 days ago. The pain and all that has subsided nicely. Not thrilled with the results. The labia is not the part that bothers me, it’s where the frenulum is connected to the clitoris. It looks like one side of mine was cut and is separated. It actually bled a ton the first week, making clotted chunks, and eventually fell off. I believe it is an open wound but the gynocologist says it is fine. And the other side of the frenulum is attached as it was prior to surgery but is now a massive bump that doesn’t seem to be going down. I’m going to get an opinion from a plastic surgeon on how to fix both sides of the frenulum next week. Looking for thoughts from those who had similar struggles?

Ive looked at every result there is on this subreddit that were same duration post op as me and literally not one looks as badly swollen as mine does😭💔💔💔 like HOW is this 96 days post op?? Its literally HANGING! And i know she took almost all of my labias off so im genuinely confused and just disappointed 😭😭😭😭 when does it go down!! Iced it, used brufen, elevated the area did everything there is in the tips and tricks !!! I’m so so over this💔💔💔💔

First pic legs wide spread, second laying down normal

Still have some scalloping on the edges that I’m hoping continue to even out. Along with a little too much tissue on the bottom section. Swelling still seems to be subsiding slowly but noticing a difference weekly. Overall happy and much more comfortable than before!

Hey yall heres an update on my healing!!! I do not think enough was taken off and will probably end up doing a revision but yes. Honestly it looks kind of weird to me at the top im not sure what id call it so i just circled it in the last image. But let me know if anyone had a similar experience 🩷🩷🩷🩷 Thanks gals

Hey guys,

About 2.5 weeks ago I had a Labiaplasty using the trim method. There was some crazy bleeding the first day (uncommon) and i had extreme swelling and bruising for the first week and a half which I was assured was normal but looks entirely different from everyone else on here I’ve seen.

Recently it’s been night and day! All the swelling is gone and generally I’m happy with the result aesthetically and it feels totally normal again. However, as the stitches have started to dissolved and come out I’ve noticed some wound separation.

The pictures don’t really show the extent of it, it’s small infrequent holes on the right side which I’m not overly concerned about and one long separation (approx 1cm) down my left side which I’m concerned won’t heal. You can see the stitch coming from the bottom of the labia in the photo.

The catch is, I work on a ship and I’m currently at sea with no access to a hospital for an in person check up. I’ve emailed my doctor for her advice, but really need some advice from you’s to put my mind at ease if you think this will heal on its own or not.

I’ve included a resting image and a pulling image to show the separation, I’ll stop touching it now the image is taken.

Thanks in advance

**Photos from one day prior, day of surgery and now day 5. Obviously very swollen, but still really excited about my results

Labiaplasty + CHR Recovery Updates (Dr. Usha Rajagopal)
Procedure: Labiaplasty + CHR
Cost: $8,500
Surgeon: Dr. Usha Rajagopal (San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center)
Surgery Day (Day 0)
(Include surgery day photo)
Arrived at 11:30 AM and was done around 3:00 PM.
The surgery felt a little longer than I expected, but I was drifting in and out of sleep most of the time.
I had zero pain during the procedure. I literally didn't feel anything—not even the numbing injections. I don't know if my surgeon is just a queen, but she did an amazing job.
On the way home we even stopped at Costco. I stayed in the car and got some ice cream. Walking wasn't difficult at all—I mostly just felt a little off balance because I was still pretty drugged up.
Around 11:00 PM I started feeling some discomfort, maybe 2/10 pain.
I woke up around 4:40 AM with more noticeable pain, about 6/10, so I got more ice and took another pain pill.

Day 1
(Include photo)
Woke up around 8:30 AM (besides waking up at 4:40 AM from the pain).
Honestly, I still wasn't in much pain. The swelling, however, was definitely more noticeable.
I've just been taking my medications as prescribed.
I've gone to the bathroom several times with no issues. I even had a bowel movement this morning, which I was honestly nervous about.
Definitely very swollen today, as you can see in the picture.
Most of today my pain has only been around 2/10, if that. Honestly, I've been more bored than anything lol.

Day 2
I slept okay last night. I have insomnia even before surgery, so my sleep wasn't perfect, but it wasn't because of pain.
I made sure to take a pain pill before bed, but honestly I don't even feel like I need the pain medication that much.
It honestly looks way worse than it feels. Without pain meds I'd probably still only be around 2/10 pain.
The biggest annoyance has been making sure the stitches don't get caught on my panty liner.
I made the mistake of going to Target with my boyfriend because I really needed to get out of the house. I forgot to take my pain meds beforehand, and even walking really slowly became uncomfortable.
By the time I got home I was much more swollen and inflamed.
Definitely take it easy, even if you feel okay. I felt much more pressure and discomfort that evening after overdoing it.

Day 3
Today has definitely been my most uncomfortable day so far.
I don't know if it's because I walked around more yesterday, but I've had more discomfort today.
I still went to watch a game, but I sat for most of it.
It also feels like a few of my stitches may have already dissolved or come out.
The itching has started... and wow, it's annoying.
I started taking fluconazole as a precaution because I'm really prone to yeast infections, and I wasn't sure if the itching was just healing or something else.

Day 4
I definitely felt more pain today.
I mostly stayed home and only made a quick grocery store trip, but even that caused discomfort.
It feels like my clitoris is really exposed, and I think that's what's causing most of the discomfort. Everywhere else actually feels okay.

Day 5
I'm still dealing with that same clitoral discomfort today.
While cleaning the area and applying ointment, I noticed a stitch that looked like it might be rubbing directly against my clitoris, so I'm wondering if that's what's irritating it.
I started taking fluconazole a few days ago since I'm very prone to yeast infections and wanted to prevent one during recovery.
Other than that, I honestly slept for most of the day.

So scared of the idea of never being hable to get innie look..will i need fat transfert? I can't afford it anyways.. im obssesing over the possible outcomes and im scared

Procedures:
- Unilateral labiaplasty and CHR performed July 2nd

Photos are from July 3rd and today, July 4th

Note: One of the photos was taken in the mirror, so the labia are flipped

Grateful to this community, so wanted to share my results so far ❤️

First photo is the lips open, then the second is with them together...and the third is standing view...

Honestly I go back and forth all the time on whether I like it or not. My hood is bulky on the left and the left side kind of sticks out slightly.

What would you do?

Hey everyone ! Im thinking about getting labiaplasty at faceland for a barbie look and im wondering if my vagina is suitable for that kind of trim. My labia on one side is short and doesn’t reach till the end of my vagina. And one is pretty long. I just dont think i have enough labia on one side for the barbie look since shes so short but i might be wrong so what do you guys think

I had a revision for my labia as one side healed a bit different with scar tissue. This is my day 2 post op looking worse than my first surgery. Im scared of the bruising and swelling and also the bump down there is what bothers me too much.

Please let me know if it is something bad

Pic 2: before revision

I’ve never told anyone this before, so this is honestly really hard for me to post. I know people are going to say that all labia are normal, and I know that. I know there’s a huge range of what’s considered normal, but that doesn’t change how I feel. Mine has been one of my biggest insecurities for years. It’s not just about how it looks either it’s physically uncomfortable sometimes, and I feel like I can’t have sex normally because I’m constantly thinking about it. I don’t ever want anyone to see it. There’s this guy I’m talking to that I genuinely really like, and eventually he wants to go down on me, but I just can’t. I know people will say, “If he really likes you, he won’t care,” and I get that, but I genuinely can’t put myself in that position. The thought of someone seeing me like that makes me want to cry. It’s something I’ve been hiding for so long, and I hate that it has this much control over me.
I’m honestly so tired of feeling this way. I’ve been thinking about getting a labiaplasty because I don’t know how much longer I can live with this insecurity. I’m posting here because I just want honest, kind feedback from people who understand or have similar anatomy. Please be respectful—this is something I’ve never opened up about before, and I’m feeling really vulnerable.

I took this pic on June 7 th but should do a 3 month update soon.

Chr + labiaplasty done in Turkey.

The right side has more issues ;

Top right crease by frenalum bump.

More fully and longer..

Each month I think it gets a bit better.

Estrogen capsules + bephthen cream have also been helpful for healing, color, contour ..

Ask me anything..

I’m writing this like it’s my biggest accomplishment 😂, but honestly, it kind of is. Recovery has been such a roller coaster, especially during the first 6 weeks. My results still aren’t final, and I’m hoping they’ll settle even more by week 8.
To all the girls who have commented on my posts—thank you. You’ve made this journey so much easier mentally. If you’re comparing yourself to photos online, remember that so many women don’t post their recovery. Everyone heals differently, so don’t base your expectations on the few results you see.
I also want to be honest: I had sex at week 4, and I swelled up afterward. Thankfully, I don’t think it affected my results. I still recommend waiting the full 6 weeks if you can, but if you didn’t, don’t automatically assume you’ve ruined your outcome.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask! I’ve been through all the ups and downs, and you can look through my previous posts to see how my healing progressed. I hope this helps someone feel a little less alone. ❤️

First two pics are week 6. Just w and w/o flash !!!

I got a labiaplasty (minora), CHR, clitoropexy, clitoral glans reduction.

At about 4 weeks i had some pus coming from my incision line for my chr and i drained it took antibiotics & went on. Now 2 weeks later it happened again and the other side feels like something may be brewing. Both times i feel like it's hair growing back/suture coming out too close to my incisions causing issues. i did try to tweeze something out & it was a stitch. my surgeon said probably the same. will this be forever an irritation? has anyone else experienced this? i love my outcome aesthetically im just hoping this isn't a common occurrence down the line. i was completely waxed when i went in so he had no way to tell where my hair started & stopped...first pic is recent drainage, second is first time & 3rd is outcome pic. i dont have any irritation heat or redness so im not thinking infection. i also keep it very clean.