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Benowa Clinic, Gold Coast
Suite 1, AHC House,
14 Carrara Street,
Benowa QLD 4215
Phone: (07) 5597 4100
Ballina Clinic
Ballina Health Centre,
32 Tamar Street,
Ballina, NSW, 2478
Phone: (13) 0066 7763
Labioplasty
- What is Labioplasty?
- Who is a candidate?
- What can you expect after the operation?
- What are the potential risks?
What is a Labioplasty/Labiaplasty?
A Labioplasty is reduction surgery of the labia. This may be due to discomfort or a patient request to reduce the length of the labia for visual reasons.
Who is a candidate?
Women with long or hanging vaginal lips/genitalia either congenital or due to childbirth or due to ageing.
What can you expect after the operation?
Swelling will be present for the first 3-5 days post operatively. This swelling will decrease over a few weeks. Patients may experience some discomfort in sitting for approximately 2 weeks post operatively.
Soaking in baths may decrease some of the discomfort.
Activities: Sexual relations and aerobic activity may continue after approximately 2-3 weeks.
What are the potential risks?
The incisions (Scars) will fade over time and are very fine and blend with natural skin creases.
Numbness: There may be some initial decrease in sensation in the labia however this should improve over time.
Haematoma: It is also possible that a haematoma (blood collection) may occur. However this is a rare occurrence.
Infection: Post operative infection is uncommon but possible. Dr Layt gives intravenous antibiotics during surgery and oral antibiotics after surgery to decrease this risk.
LABIOPLASTY
SPECIFIC PRE OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
WASHING: Wash the evening prior and the day of surgery paying particular attention to the area to be operated on. This decreases the bacterial count and should decrease the risks of infection.
MEDICATION: You have been given scripts for medications required after surgery. It is best to have these filled prior to the operation to have them readily available after the surgery. Avoid medications with aspirin in them.
SMOKING: Smoking increases the risks of complications significantly and should be ceased prior to surgery.
ADMINISTRATION: Unfortunately, paperwork is a necessary evil. Each theatre complex has its own procedures. We have attempted to make this easier for our patients by providing a simple series of steps to follow titled “THINGS TO DO FOR YOUR PROCEDURE” specific to the theatre facility you are attending. Please follow these instructions. If you have any queries about this or anything else please contact the practice on (07) 5597 4100.
LABIOPLASTY
SPECIFIC POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
DRESSINGS: Salt water baths x3 times daily, apply area wi th vaseline and cover with pad. Continue this process until your next appointment. (You do not need to wake from sleep to do this).
All sutures used are dissolving and are not required to be removed.
On the day of your surgery, you will be given your post operative appointments for your follow up in our clinic.
PAIN RELIEF: Paracetamol or Panadeine forte or Capadex can be used for pain relief. Do not use aspirin as it increases bleeding.
ACTIVITIES: Avoid strenuous exercise for at least two to three weeks to prevent irritation of the area.