I'm eighteen years old and have been upset over my apperance of Vagina for aslong as I can remember I know I may be young but this is something I have felt so embarresed about for years! I have been uncomfortable around boys and want something that will just get rid of it as it disgusts me and makes me feel uncomfortable in tight clothing and im unable to waer attractive knickers due to comfort :( really upsets me and I just wondered if any one had been able to get it on the NHS and if they still do it as i'm eighteen and on low income and as i'm a student.
I really think it woul change my whole confidence.
hope someone can help
Hi Candy,
This is an American website so I don't think they will understand, but I am a Brit so I can advise you on this. And the answer is probably not (sorry) but unless it is a danger to your health (or you have just got a really generous PCT) then they won't do it for you. As I used to work in the Sexual Health area of the NHS then if you describe it to me and tell me roughly where you live then I might be able to work out if you are eligible for the surgery.
Hope this helps,
RWR2288
Hi,
I'm 22 years old and i made the decision to have this operation just under a year ago.
The first step i made was to visit my GP (September 2011) where she agreed to refer me to a specialist through the NHS. My GP was very understanding and helpful. She explained that the operation is no longer undertaken by a Gynecologist but a plastic surgeon. My GP explained not for me to get my hopes up as the NHS are not too keen on paying out on plastic surgery, but nether less I came away hoping for the best.
I had a 3month wait (Dec 2011) until I received a letter from the hospital agreeing to an appointment with a plastic surgeon, where I would get examined to see if I was excepted for the operation. My appointment was for January 2012.
My surgeon was very understanding and caring and listened to why my large labia’s where having such an effect on my life. I was very nervous before the appointment so I made a list of questions to ask her so I wouldn’t forget anything while I was there.
There and then she agreed to undertake the operation, I was so pleased as I had read many reviews of people getting turned away.
I received a letter a couple of weeks later (February 2012) stating that I had been excepted, I was over the moon!!!
I had my date of my pre-op and my operation , June 27th, I was so pleased that I actually had a date.
I attended my pre-op where a nurse explained the procedure in detail and answered any final questions that I had.
A day before my operation I had a phone call stating that my operation had been cancelled due to my surgeon having to operate on an emergency cancer patient, I was very disappointed but I understood that there was some out there with a great need than mine.
I received a letter couple of days later with a new date, July 27th. I only had to wait 1 month so I was very pleased with that.
I had the operation 2days ago and I must say I’m very happy that I made the decision.
I’m in no pain what so ever, I’m having little niggles and scratching feeling now and again but that is it. I’ve been taking Ibuprofen for the swelling and Cocordimol for the pain (only when I need it). I’ve been advised not to put ice on my labia’s, although I have noticed a lot of people are doing this. I’m able to sit up fine, im walking with my legs slightly open as I don’t want to squash anything but in general im fine very upbeat.
I’m passing urine fine, I was very worried about this as many people stated that they had a burning sensation the first time, but luckily for me I’ve been fine.
Although I am swollen, no denying that , my right labia seems to be more so. Its not looking at all attractive at the moment but that is expected as its only been 2 days. I’ve been given dressings that I must wear at all times and cream to put on the stitching. I’m aloud a shower tonight and a bath in 8 days time, as the warm water may start dissolving the stitches before it’s started to heal fully.
But all in all I am extremely happy with the results so far, I have a follow up appointment in 8days with my surgeon to get examined.
Its only been 10 months since I visited my GP and I’m so pleased that I pushed myself to take the first step. Please do not be put off by the horror stories on here, very one recovers differently from operations so please so not be put off.
Hope this help anyone out there thinking about undertaking the operation J feel free to ask any questions…
I'm 22 years old and i made the decision to have this operation just under a year ago.
The first step i made was to visit my GP (September 2011) where she agreed to refer me to a specialist through the NHS. My GP was very understanding and helpful. She explained that the operation is no longer undertaken by a Gynecologist but a plastic surgeon. My GP explained not for me to get my hopes up as the NHS are not too keen on paying out on plastic surgery, but nether less I came away hoping for the best.
I had a 3month wait (Dec 2011) until I received a letter from the hospital agreeing to an appointment with a plastic surgeon, where I would get examined to see if I was excepted for the operation. My appointment was for January 2012.
My surgeon was very understanding and caring and listened to why my large labia’s where having such an effect on my life. I was very nervous before the appointment so I made a list of questions to ask her so I wouldn’t forget anything while I was there.
There and then she agreed to undertake the operation, I was so pleased as I had read many reviews of people getting turned away.
I received a letter a couple of weeks later (February 2012) stating that I had been excepted, I was over the moon!!!
I had my date of my pre-op and my operation , June 27th, I was so pleased that I actually had a date.
I attended my pre-op where a nurse explained the procedure in detail and answered any final questions that I had.
A day before my operation I had a phone call stating that my operation had been cancelled due to my surgeon having to operate on an emergency cancer patient, I was very disappointed but I understood that there was some out there with a great need than mine.
I received a letter couple of days later with a new date, July 27th. I only had to wait 1 month so I was very pleased with that.
I had the operation 2days ago and I must say I’m very happy that I made the decision.
I’m in no pain what so ever, I’m having little niggles and scratching feeling now and again but that is it. I’ve been taking Ibuprofen for the swelling and Cocordimol for the pain (only when I need it). I’ve been advised not to put ice on my labia’s, although I have noticed a lot of people are doing this. I’m able to sit up fine, im walking with my legs slightly open as I don’t want to squash anything but in general im fine very upbeat.
I’m passing urine fine, I was very worried about this as many people stated that they had a burning sensation the first time, but luckily for me I’ve been fine.
Although I am swollen, no denying that , my right labia seems to be more so. Its not looking at all attractive at the moment but that is expected as its only been 2 days. I’ve been given dressings that I must wear at all times and cream to put on the stitching. I’m aloud a shower tonight and a bath in 8 days time, as the warm water may start dissolving the stitches before it’s started to heal fully.
But all in all I am extremely happy with the results so far, I have a follow up appointment in 8days with my surgeon to get examined.
Its only been 10 months since I visited my GP and I’m so pleased that I pushed myself to take the first step. Please do not be put off by the horror stories on here, very one recovers differently from operations so please so not be put off.
Hope this help anyone out there thinking about undertaking the operation J feel free to ask any questions…