Labia minora repair surgery

The labia is an important part of the female body, but some women are not very satisfied with the shape of their labia. Symptoms of the disease may also occur, so reconstructive surgery can be performed because medicine is so advanced today. The asymmetry of the labia minora not only affects the appearance, but also the health, and it will also have adverse effects on women during menstruation. So what should you pay attention to during labia minora repair surgery?

Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery for enlarged labia minora (the width exceeds the labia majora by more than 10 mm), deformed labia minora or obvious asymmetry of the labia minora. The operation is simple, risk-free, has good postoperative effects, and can improve the patient's quality of life.

Postoperative Care

Labiaplasty is usually performed in an outpatient clinic. The patient must be escorted by a family member on the day of the operation and have someone to stay with him/her that night. Some patients need to stay in the hospital for 1 to 2 days for observation. You need to stay in bed for 12 to 24 hours after the operation and take oral antibiotics to prevent infection. Take a sitz bath with 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution, twice a day, for 7 to 10 days. Do not take aspirin medications and do not smoke. The stitches were removed one week after surgery. No sexual intercourse within 3 weeks after surgery.

Precautions

1. Do not do strenuous exercise within one week after labiaplasty, and remove the stitches one week after surgery;

2. Ensure that the labia minora plastic surgery site is clean to prevent infection. If there is blood scab or secretion on the wound, wipe the incision with sterile saline and apply antibiotic ointment to keep the vulva clean and dry;

3. After labiaplasty, you can apply pressure bandage or ice pack to the local wound, but the pressure should not be too high. If bleeding or severe hematoma occurs after surgery, you should go to the hospital for follow-up in time.

4. After labiaplasty, you should rest in a quiet and comfortable environment;

5. The wound will be a little painful on the day of labiaplasty surgery, but it will gradually ease over time. If you use analgesics, please do not take aspirin, as aspirin will aggravate the bleeding of the wound.

6. Avoid eating spicy foods such as chili peppers;

7. Strictly follow the doctor's instructions for medication and follow-up visits;

8. Try to avoid getting the surgical area wet within 7 days after labiaplasty;