What should I pay attention to when having labiaplasty?

Women often experience enlarged labia. Currently, the main method to solve this problem is plastic surgery. After this plastic surgery, you must do relevant care, such as getting more rest within a short period of time, and never overwork. In addition, you must have a reasonable diet, and you must not smoke or drink at this time. You must also keep your vagina clean for a long time to avoid infection. So what are the precautions after plastic surgery for enlarged labia?

Labiaplasty surgery precautions:

The purpose of labiaplasty is to correct unilateral or bilateral enlarged, asymmetrical, or inflamed labia minora through surgery. A woman's labia minora is generally about 0.5-1.5 cm wide, with natural and beautiful curves. Excessive enlargement of the labia minora not only has an unpleasant appearance, but the friction between the enlarged labia minora and underwear can cause vaginal pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse, which puts women under tremendous psychological pressure. Surgery to correct labia majora is currently the only effective method. There are many methods for plastic surgery of labia majora: fusiform excision, wedge excision, and epidermal removal. The appropriate surgical method is used according to the specific situation of labia minora hypertrophy.

Preoperative preparation: Surgery 3-5 days after the end of menstruation, routine blood test, STD and coagulation test, leucorrhea examination. Three days before the operation, use 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution or CleanYin sitz bath or perform vaginal douching.

Postoperative care: Oral antibiotics are taken for three days as needed after surgery, and antibiotic ointment can be applied externally to the wound. After urinating every day, clean the vulva with 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution or CleanYin and keep it clean and dry. Rest for 3 days after the operation, wear loose cotton underwear, keep the perineum clean and not too wet. The first 3 days of postoperative care is an important step in ensuring the success of the operation. Do not do lower limb exercises, rest as much as possible, preferably stay in bed, do not sit for long periods of time, and avoid doing actions that affect wound healing. Since the labia minora is easily affected by the excretions from the urethra, anus, and vagina, it is very important to eat a light, residue-free diet after surgery, avoid dry stools, and keep the local wound dry as much as possible to reduce unnecessary cleaning.

Avoid lifting your legs, spreading your legs, and riding a bicycle for one week after the operation. The stitches can be removed about 1 week after the operation, or they may not be removed. If the amount of bleeding is heavy or the pain and swelling after surgery gradually worsen, you need to come to the hospital for a follow-up visit. Resume sexual life 1 month after surgery.

In addition, the labia minora will be edematous in the early postoperative period, which usually takes about 1 month to gradually subside.