Hi there. I am suppressed you want to have it done reading what ive wrote but I understand how u feel cause I was so depressed and desperate to have it done nothing would of put me off!!!! I went to my gp who had a look at agreed I had quite alot of “extra skin" and referred me to the hospital to see a gynecologist.
The gynecologist (she was a really lovely lady who would also be the one performing the surgery) but wasn’t very happy about doing it as she said it is like mutilation and unless u have a sever deformity down there then she didn’t like to do it! I had tears in my eyes as my doctor almost garneted I would be able to get it fee on the nhs! I explained to her how depressed and abnormal I had felt over the years and I could go on with it any more. It was constantly irritating me rub on my clothes they where so big they had to be parted manually with my fingers b4 sex very embarrassing!(make sure u express all of this cause they arnt very keep on doing it if it is just for cosmetic reasons)she explained all the riscs involved like getting an infection. Loss of sensation, scaring,,that was pretty much all she said(even though there are far more riscs and loads of other things involved!!!!) and then told me she wanted me to think about it again after knowing this for a month and then if I was still sure I wanted it done she would do it! A month passed and I was still as sure and as determined as ever! So I went back and told her I defentaly wanated it done we arranged there and then a date! Depending on how busy there are they will do it sooner rather that later and my appointment was booked in for a month! At the min I am regretting it as it looks just awful completely butchered I seem to only have 3 lips now as one has just disappeared into my outer lip and my clit looks massive like it is just sanding out on its own with is massive growth on it! She assured me it was symmetrical after surgery but I have heard that depending on he way the blood vestles form they can pull skin in or out hence it not goin into shape properly!? I went to see her yesterday and she said it is still very swollen and early days and that may be why it looks this way? I have got to go back in a month’s time and if it still isn’t healing properly will have to have the open labia stitched up again and have reconstructive surgery on the bit on the clit!(which just looks to me like she missed a bit like half and inch of a bit!!!!!!) I am ill at the though of having to go though this all over again! It is so painful not to mention the mental torment u go though, the constant worry of how it is going to turn out. I hope u have better luck than me and a better hospital as once u have it done they don’t seem to care anymore and when you ring for advice they don’t seem to no what they are talk bout and all recommend different things that totally conflict eachother!!! If u do get this done I would recommend that u take arnica tablets a week befor your op and after it u can get them in Holland’s and barret they help to control bruising, reduce swelling and generally help recovery after an injury or operation I have just started taking them cause when I asked he doctor bout arnica she suggested the cream didn’t tell me there were tablet form and seeing as u cant put creams on the aria after op I didn’t use it! (Again she should have known this but none of the staff seemed to no anything!!!)I have just read about 4posts myself from woman who have used it and have healed a lot quicker than me! Have two bathes a day just pain water not to hot and don’t try and do any thing keep walking to a minimal just to go to the bathroom and back for first week. Also I was told to take ibuprofen but am now reading it slows down the healing process?!? And also if u smoke try not to a week prior and after the op as it reduces blood flow and extends healing time! If there is anything else u would like to no please feel free to ask me huni! I will warn you though this op is not to be taken lightly it is extremely painful not the op but the after effects even the slightest movement in bed hurts.(for first week!!!) The only way I can describe the pain is that it really does feel lyk what it is, you’ve been cut, the feeling is extremely raw and sends a sharp tingling sensation though your whole body if touched gives you the sweats its so bad! It’s been 11days now im not in any pain what so ever but I am still walking like john wane cause of the swelling! So I would say get 2weeks of work just to be on the safe side! Im saying all this just as a precaution incase u do get an infection cause if not you could be fine and up with in a week every one is different! Let me no how you get on and best of luck hope this has helped you!
The gynecologist (she was a really lovely lady who would also be the one performing the surgery) but wasn’t very happy about doing it as she said it is like mutilation and unless u have a sever deformity down there then she didn’t like to do it! I had tears in my eyes as my doctor almost garneted I would be able to get it fee on the nhs! I explained to her how depressed and abnormal I had felt over the years and I could go on with it any more. It was constantly irritating me rub on my clothes they where so big they had to be parted manually with my fingers b4 sex very embarrassing!(make sure u express all of this cause they arnt very keep on doing it if it is just for cosmetic reasons)she explained all the riscs involved like getting an infection. Loss of sensation, scaring,,that was pretty much all she said(even though there are far more riscs and loads of other things involved!!!!) and then told me she wanted me to think about it again after knowing this for a month and then if I was still sure I wanted it done she would do it! A month passed and I was still as sure and as determined as ever! So I went back and told her I defentaly wanated it done we arranged there and then a date! Depending on how busy there are they will do it sooner rather that later and my appointment was booked in for a month! At the min I am regretting it as it looks just awful completely butchered I seem to only have 3 lips now as one has just disappeared into my outer lip and my clit looks massive like it is just sanding out on its own with is massive growth on it! She assured me it was symmetrical after surgery but I have heard that depending on he way the blood vestles form they can pull skin in or out hence it not goin into shape properly!? I went to see her yesterday and she said it is still very swollen and early days and that may be why it looks this way? I have got to go back in a month’s time and if it still isn’t healing properly will have to have the open labia stitched up again and have reconstructive surgery on the bit on the clit!(which just looks to me like she missed a bit like half and inch of a bit!!!!!!) I am ill at the though of having to go though this all over again! It is so painful not to mention the mental torment u go though, the constant worry of how it is going to turn out. I hope u have better luck than me and a better hospital as once u have it done they don’t seem to care anymore and when you ring for advice they don’t seem to no what they are talk bout and all recommend different things that totally conflict eachother!!! If u do get this done I would recommend that u take arnica tablets a week befor your op and after it u can get them in Holland’s and barret they help to control bruising, reduce swelling and generally help recovery after an injury or operation I have just started taking them cause when I asked he doctor bout arnica she suggested the cream didn’t tell me there were tablet form and seeing as u cant put creams on the aria after op I didn’t use it! (Again she should have known this but none of the staff seemed to no anything!!!)I have just read about 4posts myself from woman who have used it and have healed a lot quicker than me! Have two bathes a day just pain water not to hot and don’t try and do any thing keep walking to a minimal just to go to the bathroom and back for first week. Also I was told to take ibuprofen but am now reading it slows down the healing process?!? And also if u smoke try not to a week prior and after the op as it reduces blood flow and extends healing time! If there is anything else u would like to no please feel free to ask me huni! I will warn you though this op is not to be taken lightly it is extremely painful not the op but the after effects even the slightest movement in bed hurts.(for first week!!!) The only way I can describe the pain is that it really does feel lyk what it is, you’ve been cut, the feeling is extremely raw and sends a sharp tingling sensation though your whole body if touched gives you the sweats its so bad! It’s been 11days now im not in any pain what so ever but I am still walking like john wane cause of the swelling! So I would say get 2weeks of work just to be on the safe side! Im saying all this just as a precaution incase u do get an infection cause if not you could be fine and up with in a week every one is different! Let me no how you get on and best of luck hope this has helped you!
Hi there. I am suppressed you want to have it done reading what ive wrote but I understand how u feel cause I was so depressed and desperate to have it done nothing would of put me off!!!! I went to my gp who had a look at agreed I had quite alot of “extra skin" and referred me to the hospital to see a gynecologist.
The gynecologist (she was a really lovely lady who would also be the one performing the surgery) but wasn’t very happy about doing it as she said it is like mutilation and unless u have a sever deformity down there then she didn’t like to do it! I had tears in my eyes as my doctor almost garneted I would be able to get it fee on the nhs! I explained to her how depressed and abnormal I had felt over the years and I could go on with it any more. It was constantly irritating me rub on my clothes they where so big they had to be parted manually with my fingers b4 sex very embarrassing!(make sure u express all of this cause they arnt very keep on doing it if it is just for cosmetic reasons)she explained all the riscs involved like getting an infection. Loss of sensation, scaring,,that was pretty much all she said(even though there are far more riscs and loads of other things involved!!!!) and then told me she wanted me to think about it again after knowing this for a month and then if I was still sure I wanted it done she would do it! A month passed and I was still as sure and as determined as ever! So I went back and told her I defentaly wanated it done we arranged there and then a date! Depending on how busy there are they will do it sooner rather that later and my appointment was booked in for a month! At the min I am regretting it as it looks just awful completely butchered I seem to only have 3 lips now as one has just disappeared into my outer lip and my clit looks massive like it is just sanding out on its own with is massive growth on it! She assured me it was symmetrical after surgery but I have heard that depending on he way the blood vestles form they can pull skin in or out hence it not goin into shape properly!? I went to see her yesterday and she said it is still very swollen and early days and that may be why it looks this way? I have got to go back in a month’s time and if it still isn’t healing properly will have to have the open labia stitched up again and have reconstructive surgery on the bit on the clit!(which just looks to me like she missed a bit like half and inch of a bit!!!!!!) I am ill at the though of having to go though this all over again! It is so painful not to mention the mental torment u go though, the constant worry of how it is going to turn out. I hope u have better luck than me and a better hospital as once u have it done they don’t seem to care anymore and when you ring for advice they don’t seem to no what they are talk bout and all recommend different things that totally conflict eachother!!! If u do get this done I would recommend that u take arnica tablets a week befor your op and after it u can get them in Holland’s and barret they help to control bruising, reduce swelling and generally help recovery after an injury or operation I have just started taking them cause when I asked he doctor bout arnica she suggested the cream didn’t tell me there were tablet form and seeing as u cant put creams on the aria after op I didn’t use it! (Again she should have known this but none of the staff seemed to no anything!!!)I have just read about 4posts myself from woman who have used it and have healed a lot quicker than me! Have two bathes a day just pain water not to hot and don’t try and do any thing keep walking to a minimal just to go to the bathroom and back for first week. Also I was told to take ibuprofen but am now reading it slows down the healing process?!? And also if u smoke try not to a week prior and after the op as it reduces blood flow and extends healing time! If there is anything else u would like to no please feel free to ask me huni! I will warn you though this op is not to be taken lightly it is extremely painful not the op but the after effects even the slightest movement in bed hurts.(for first week!!!) The only way I can describe the pain is that it really does feel lyk what it is, you’ve been cut, the feeling is extremely raw and sends a sharp tingling sensation though your whole body if touched gives you the sweats its so bad! It’s been 11days now im not in any pain what so ever but I am still walking like john wane cause of the swelling! So I would say get 2weeks of work just to be on the safe side! Im saying all this just as a precaution incase u do get an infection cause if not you could be fine and up with in a week every one is different! Let me no how you get on and best of luck hope this has helped you!
The gynecologist (she was a really lovely lady who would also be the one performing the surgery) but wasn’t very happy about doing it as she said it is like mutilation and unless u have a sever deformity down there then she didn’t like to do it! I had tears in my eyes as my doctor almost garneted I would be able to get it fee on the nhs! I explained to her how depressed and abnormal I had felt over the years and I could go on with it any more. It was constantly irritating me rub on my clothes they where so big they had to be parted manually with my fingers b4 sex very embarrassing!(make sure u express all of this cause they arnt very keep on doing it if it is just for cosmetic reasons)she explained all the riscs involved like getting an infection. Loss of sensation, scaring,,that was pretty much all she said(even though there are far more riscs and loads of other things involved!!!!) and then told me she wanted me to think about it again after knowing this for a month and then if I was still sure I wanted it done she would do it! A month passed and I was still as sure and as determined as ever! So I went back and told her I defentaly wanated it done we arranged there and then a date! Depending on how busy there are they will do it sooner rather that later and my appointment was booked in for a month! At the min I am regretting it as it looks just awful completely butchered I seem to only have 3 lips now as one has just disappeared into my outer lip and my clit looks massive like it is just sanding out on its own with is massive growth on it! She assured me it was symmetrical after surgery but I have heard that depending on he way the blood vestles form they can pull skin in or out hence it not goin into shape properly!? I went to see her yesterday and she said it is still very swollen and early days and that may be why it looks this way? I have got to go back in a month’s time and if it still isn’t healing properly will have to have the open labia stitched up again and have reconstructive surgery on the bit on the clit!(which just looks to me like she missed a bit like half and inch of a bit!!!!!!) I am ill at the though of having to go though this all over again! It is so painful not to mention the mental torment u go though, the constant worry of how it is going to turn out. I hope u have better luck than me and a better hospital as once u have it done they don’t seem to care anymore and when you ring for advice they don’t seem to no what they are talk bout and all recommend different things that totally conflict eachother!!! If u do get this done I would recommend that u take arnica tablets a week befor your op and after it u can get them in Holland’s and barret they help to control bruising, reduce swelling and generally help recovery after an injury or operation I have just started taking them cause when I asked he doctor bout arnica she suggested the cream didn’t tell me there were tablet form and seeing as u cant put creams on the aria after op I didn’t use it! (Again she should have known this but none of the staff seemed to no anything!!!)I have just read about 4posts myself from woman who have used it and have healed a lot quicker than me! Have two bathes a day just pain water not to hot and don’t try and do any thing keep walking to a minimal just to go to the bathroom and back for first week. Also I was told to take ibuprofen but am now reading it slows down the healing process?!? And also if u smoke try not to a week prior and after the op as it reduces blood flow and extends healing time! If there is anything else u would like to no please feel free to ask me huni! I will warn you though this op is not to be taken lightly it is extremely painful not the op but the after effects even the slightest movement in bed hurts.(for first week!!!) The only way I can describe the pain is that it really does feel lyk what it is, you’ve been cut, the feeling is extremely raw and sends a sharp tingling sensation though your whole body if touched gives you the sweats its so bad! It’s been 11days now im not in any pain what so ever but I am still walking like john wane cause of the swelling! So I would say get 2weeks of work just to be on the safe side! Im saying all this just as a precaution incase u do get an infection cause if not you could be fine and up with in a week every one is different! Let me no how you get on and best of luck hope this has helped you!
Hi beany b, I wasn't aware that you could get a labiaplasty on the NHS. As an American, I don't know much about which surgeries are considered elective and which ones are required. Can you explain that to me a little bit? Not to interrupt the conversation but I was just curious. Thanks!
Hello im 21 and ive just had labia reduction surgery a day ago and im kind of going through the same things as you at the moment,can i ask with you? were your labia's completely removed? or trimmed?.. i am unable to tell with mine as the sitches are preventing me from looking...
at the moment im also wearing skirts to encourage to area to breath also :)
ive only feel discomfort when i sit down for long periods of time apart from that slight pain but nothing unbearable!
below ive read some scary opinions of other procedures...
have you found this at all?.
thanks.
at the moment im also wearing skirts to encourage to area to breath also :)
ive only feel discomfort when i sit down for long periods of time apart from that slight pain but nothing unbearable!
below ive read some scary opinions of other procedures...
have you found this at all?.
thanks.
Hi, i'm 40 and i had labia reduction surgery nearly 7 weeks ago on the NHS. I mentioned it when i was having a routine smear and they found a cervical polyp and when i went to the hospital i asked then if i could have surgery to reduce them. They agreed to do it all at the same time. I can't believe what a difference this has made to my life! My labia when stretched out were a good two inches hanging down and looked disgusting. I was so self consious even though my husband never complianed or said anything. When i went to the gym or anywear where i was going to get naked i hid myself, it was awful.
This is not for the feint hearted, so don't go into in thinking it will be a breeze. I had to have two weeks off of work instead of the one that i got signed off for. I got an infection and one side didn't look like it was healing and had to go on antibiotics for 5 days, however i would suggest you just ask for them as routine as i think this put me back about a week in healing time. It's not so much painful but uncomfortable so you must take pain relief when you feel like it. Have a soak in the morning and evening to keep the area clean, and add a handful of salt to the water. Don't soak too long then dry area with a hair dryer, i also used a bit of sudocream towards the end to dry it all out. The other advice i would give is don't wear underwear if you can help it and let the air get to it to speed up healing. You won't really get the full effect for the 6 weeks they say as it is very swollen, itchy and really looks distorted. At one point i thought they had done something to my clitoros which was quite scary. I'm so glad now i had this done and can't believe the difference it has made, my husband can't beleive it! I'm happy to answer anyones questions or fears.
This is not for the feint hearted, so don't go into in thinking it will be a breeze. I had to have two weeks off of work instead of the one that i got signed off for. I got an infection and one side didn't look like it was healing and had to go on antibiotics for 5 days, however i would suggest you just ask for them as routine as i think this put me back about a week in healing time. It's not so much painful but uncomfortable so you must take pain relief when you feel like it. Have a soak in the morning and evening to keep the area clean, and add a handful of salt to the water. Don't soak too long then dry area with a hair dryer, i also used a bit of sudocream towards the end to dry it all out. The other advice i would give is don't wear underwear if you can help it and let the air get to it to speed up healing. You won't really get the full effect for the 6 weeks they say as it is very swollen, itchy and really looks distorted. At one point i thought they had done something to my clitoros which was quite scary. I'm so glad now i had this done and can't believe the difference it has made, my husband can't beleive it! I'm happy to answer anyones questions or fears.
Hello, i really need this surgery. How long was you waiting?
I waited about three months to get the surgery, so not too long really.
Hi Watson Girl
I had my procedure done by the NHS in SOUTH WEST London on 4 Sept, I think we may have got the same doctor because its been 9 days, half my stitches have fallen out, i am burning on one side and like you, there is a weird looking sprout thing growing next to clit, I too think they have cut off far too much, I had some lips before and now i got nothing left at the bottom but some left on the top and i look like i got 2 sets of hoods instead of the one.
I had to go to the A&E today as I am still limping with burning pain and it turns out i also have an infection where half the stitching came off, there is a 3 mm gap of cut between the cut and the clit. I was told that they would do the V cut and just reduce the lips, I didnt get a labial lateral reduction, i got a total annihlation of lips. I used to hate sex with the lights on, now i know i will hate sex forever because my doctor butchered me. I have been taking pictures to keep a tract record to see how this will heal if at all. My A&E doctor said i had to wait until the infection is gone before any corrective procedure can be done if at all. I told her that i refused to go back to the same doctor.
To be honest, there wasnt a lot of info or leaflets to take away, everything felt a bit haphasard, my fanny wasnt looked at by my doctor till the actual day, i wasnt even shown properly how much they will cut off and nothing was drawn on me. I pointed out thaat my left side seemed more problematic and indeed i was proven right afterwards. He has cut straight across it like a chinese fringe very close to my clitoris that i am so scared if he operated on me again he can desensitise me.
The A&E doctor assured me that there were more than one doctor and that they will take a look at it again once i have healed better and once the infection has calmed down. I dont know what will happen from here but just wanted to warn everyone that not all nhs doctors are good. this one is a butcher. I too wish i could have kept my hideous elephant ear sized flaps. Doesnt look anything like it was supposed to in the other labiaplasty photos.
My only advise, dont look at it for 6 weeks and take lots of fotos and get well before fighting the next battle. And not trousers. 2 weeks off work is defo recommended. And blowdrying after shower. Sorry this is negative right now, its been 9 days and i have cabin fever.
Please let me know how you get on Watson girl. I am so never having sex ever again but i hope i am wrong
I had my procedure done by the NHS in SOUTH WEST London on 4 Sept, I think we may have got the same doctor because its been 9 days, half my stitches have fallen out, i am burning on one side and like you, there is a weird looking sprout thing growing next to clit, I too think they have cut off far too much, I had some lips before and now i got nothing left at the bottom but some left on the top and i look like i got 2 sets of hoods instead of the one.
I had to go to the A&E today as I am still limping with burning pain and it turns out i also have an infection where half the stitching came off, there is a 3 mm gap of cut between the cut and the clit. I was told that they would do the V cut and just reduce the lips, I didnt get a labial lateral reduction, i got a total annihlation of lips. I used to hate sex with the lights on, now i know i will hate sex forever because my doctor butchered me. I have been taking pictures to keep a tract record to see how this will heal if at all. My A&E doctor said i had to wait until the infection is gone before any corrective procedure can be done if at all. I told her that i refused to go back to the same doctor.
To be honest, there wasnt a lot of info or leaflets to take away, everything felt a bit haphasard, my fanny wasnt looked at by my doctor till the actual day, i wasnt even shown properly how much they will cut off and nothing was drawn on me. I pointed out thaat my left side seemed more problematic and indeed i was proven right afterwards. He has cut straight across it like a chinese fringe very close to my clitoris that i am so scared if he operated on me again he can desensitise me.
The A&E doctor assured me that there were more than one doctor and that they will take a look at it again once i have healed better and once the infection has calmed down. I dont know what will happen from here but just wanted to warn everyone that not all nhs doctors are good. this one is a butcher. I too wish i could have kept my hideous elephant ear sized flaps. Doesnt look anything like it was supposed to in the other labiaplasty photos.
My only advise, dont look at it for 6 weeks and take lots of fotos and get well before fighting the next battle. And not trousers. 2 weeks off work is defo recommended. And blowdrying after shower. Sorry this is negative right now, its been 9 days and i have cabin fever.
Please let me know how you get on Watson girl. I am so never having sex ever again but i hope i am wrong
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That's not too bad! Can you tell me why you got the surgery done? I'm just curoius to hear why you wanted to get it done. Thanks :)
That's not too bad! Can you tell me why you got the surgery done? I'm just curoius to hear why you wanted to get it done. Thanks :)
Does anyone know a good surgeon for corrective botch up labia surgery? I tried calling Transform and apparently they wont touch you for 6 months if youve had surgery recently even though its botched up. I could cry having to live with a butchered chi chi for 6 months and I wont want to get close to my Boyfriend whilst I am feeling like this.
I am waiting to go back to the consultants at NHS hospital but they all keep trying to make me wait 6 weeks, there is absolutely no aftercare or sympathy and the panic one goes through when your privates are unstitching and opening up and healing wrong. My potential lawyer has told me to go earlier for peace of mind and if they dont fix it I might have a case. I asked for labia reduction and got labia amputation which is not What I requested and not what the surgeon explained would happen. I was told by one other doctor that I should not express emotion at my next consultation as it will be percieved as passive aggressive which is pretty astounding and upsetting enough as it is. My fanny is falling to peices and no one wants to see me earlier to assuage my distress. That is totally unacceptable to me
I recommend people to go private in case things go wrong after. Are we allowed to name names here? Just so I can warn off any ladies who are about to get this procedure at a hospital in South West London under the NHS.
If anyone knows of a reputable surgeon who can fix me do please let me know.
Many thanks eveyrone
I am waiting to go back to the consultants at NHS hospital but they all keep trying to make me wait 6 weeks, there is absolutely no aftercare or sympathy and the panic one goes through when your privates are unstitching and opening up and healing wrong. My potential lawyer has told me to go earlier for peace of mind and if they dont fix it I might have a case. I asked for labia reduction and got labia amputation which is not What I requested and not what the surgeon explained would happen. I was told by one other doctor that I should not express emotion at my next consultation as it will be percieved as passive aggressive which is pretty astounding and upsetting enough as it is. My fanny is falling to peices and no one wants to see me earlier to assuage my distress. That is totally unacceptable to me
I recommend people to go private in case things go wrong after. Are we allowed to name names here? Just so I can warn off any ladies who are about to get this procedure at a hospital in South West London under the NHS.
If anyone knows of a reputable surgeon who can fix me do please let me know.
Many thanks eveyrone
Hi, i'm 17 and my labia absolutely disgust me. i have questions which have been on my mind since about the age of 13...
Do i have to wait till i'm older to get surgery?
Can i get it on the NHS and is there a cost? if so does anybody know how much?
How do i book surgery?
Thats it really, any answers, especially to my first question, will be greatly appreciated, Abbey
Do i have to wait till i'm older to get surgery?
Can i get it on the NHS and is there a cost? if so does anybody know how much?
How do i book surgery?
Thats it really, any answers, especially to my first question, will be greatly appreciated, Abbey
Hi beany b.
Wish I had read your posting before going ahead with my NHS reduction. Had mine done on 27th Oct 2009 they gave no instructions on how to care for my now mutalited fanny, I was told not to bath for a week well I just could not do it, it smelled awful as I got my period the day after surgery so just dipped myself in some cool boiled water with epsom salts in it, then I got the mirror and oh God I just feel like killing myself right now and ask myself how can any surgeon do this to a patient? It looks like he cut all of it on my left side and the right side looks like I been attacked by a wild animal there is no uniform shape to it and it's ragged and jagged with a flappy hood thing over my clit and another bit sticking out that looks like I have 2 clits? and today I am still losing fresh blood from the area of my cliterus, have gone through 2 packs of sanitary pads. But the worst thing is I got more after care information when I had a bunion removed. It stings like hell when I pee then takes me ages to calm down and be able to walk out of the bathroom then to settle back into a comfortable sitting position. Sleeping is not bad as I put a folded pillow between my thigh's to keep pressure off my fanny area.
I wish I could turn back the clock always hated my dumbo ears that hung way past the outer lips, would cause terrible pain during sex and ate through condoms as the wings would just seem to wrap themselves on and rip them, sex was like losing my virginity over and over again and my ex was so impatient while I'm telling him hold on and ouch ouch ouch while I try to free the dumbo wings.
Since starting the menopause last year it got worse as I became very dry down there so the dumbo wings would stick to my nickers and I would have to find a loo or somewhere quite to release them it was all very painful and they would bleed too if I didn't peel them off carefully enough. Also wouldn't go for my smear test or any other test were anyone had to see them. After this op no one will ever see them again I just feel like drying if I felt gross and ugly before now it's 100 times worse never thought a doctor would be allowed to do this to anyone and they promised me they would do a neat job no one explained they could make things worse???
I've never liked that east london hospital now I will never go back there again for any surgery even a blood test leaves me badly bruised where they can't find a vein so keep the needle in and just move it from side to side till blood comes out ouch so painful and after a great big bruise for at least a week tut.
So people please be warned if I had my choice again I would just keep the dumbo wings and use plenty of ky jelly, have not dated a guy since my divorce 20 years ago because I was so ashamed of them, now at the age of 53 and what I look like now will never accept another date, my life is over.
If only I could post the picture on here no one else would want one on the NHS believe me.
I am so angry right now so angry.
Wish I had read your posting before going ahead with my NHS reduction. Had mine done on 27th Oct 2009 they gave no instructions on how to care for my now mutalited fanny, I was told not to bath for a week well I just could not do it, it smelled awful as I got my period the day after surgery so just dipped myself in some cool boiled water with epsom salts in it, then I got the mirror and oh God I just feel like killing myself right now and ask myself how can any surgeon do this to a patient? It looks like he cut all of it on my left side and the right side looks like I been attacked by a wild animal there is no uniform shape to it and it's ragged and jagged with a flappy hood thing over my clit and another bit sticking out that looks like I have 2 clits? and today I am still losing fresh blood from the area of my cliterus, have gone through 2 packs of sanitary pads. But the worst thing is I got more after care information when I had a bunion removed. It stings like hell when I pee then takes me ages to calm down and be able to walk out of the bathroom then to settle back into a comfortable sitting position. Sleeping is not bad as I put a folded pillow between my thigh's to keep pressure off my fanny area.
I wish I could turn back the clock always hated my dumbo ears that hung way past the outer lips, would cause terrible pain during sex and ate through condoms as the wings would just seem to wrap themselves on and rip them, sex was like losing my virginity over and over again and my ex was so impatient while I'm telling him hold on and ouch ouch ouch while I try to free the dumbo wings.
Since starting the menopause last year it got worse as I became very dry down there so the dumbo wings would stick to my nickers and I would have to find a loo or somewhere quite to release them it was all very painful and they would bleed too if I didn't peel them off carefully enough. Also wouldn't go for my smear test or any other test were anyone had to see them. After this op no one will ever see them again I just feel like drying if I felt gross and ugly before now it's 100 times worse never thought a doctor would be allowed to do this to anyone and they promised me they would do a neat job no one explained they could make things worse???
I've never liked that east london hospital now I will never go back there again for any surgery even a blood test leaves me badly bruised where they can't find a vein so keep the needle in and just move it from side to side till blood comes out ouch so painful and after a great big bruise for at least a week tut.
So people please be warned if I had my choice again I would just keep the dumbo wings and use plenty of ky jelly, have not dated a guy since my divorce 20 years ago because I was so ashamed of them, now at the age of 53 and what I look like now will never accept another date, my life is over.
If only I could post the picture on here no one else would want one on the NHS believe me.
I am so angry right now so angry.
I am going in for a labia reduction tomorrow morning at a BUPA hospital. I have wanted this for years and only recently plucked up the courage to do anything about it. I tore quite badly after the birth of my daughter and because of this, my labia minora had become uneven but - as I got older (Im now in my 40s) they got saggier so that when I am standing up naked you can actually see them hanging down. Gross! It is not just for cosmetic reasons however, I have been married over 20 years and my husband says they dont bother him and he loves me whatever my foof looks like :O - however, I have been feeling discomfort with them for some time now, they ache if I sit for long periods, they get pushed inside when we have intercourse which is quite painful, and I have to adjust them if Im driving for long periods.
I have researched this subject thoroughly and have gone with a very reputable female plastic surgeon who has done many of these operations. She also comes personally recommended as she carried out breast surgery on one of my friends.
I am however feeling quite nervous about the recovery period and what it is going to look like straight after until all swelling has gone down. I remember going to pee after having stitches after childbirth and having to really grit my teeth and brace myself for the pain. So Im trying to mentally prepare myself for the worst, and anything else will be a bonus!
I will keep you posted on how I get on - Thank you all for posting your experiences. Reading your posts has helped me no end as it isnt something you discuss with your work colleagues is it?? o.O
I have researched this subject thoroughly and have gone with a very reputable female plastic surgeon who has done many of these operations. She also comes personally recommended as she carried out breast surgery on one of my friends.
I am however feeling quite nervous about the recovery period and what it is going to look like straight after until all swelling has gone down. I remember going to pee after having stitches after childbirth and having to really grit my teeth and brace myself for the pain. So Im trying to mentally prepare myself for the worst, and anything else will be a bonus!
I will keep you posted on how I get on - Thank you all for posting your experiences. Reading your posts has helped me no end as it isnt something you discuss with your work colleagues is it?? o.O
I am the Guest above that went in for labia reduction on Monday. I am now 5 days post op and thought I would share my experience so far to perhaps help others considering this. I had my op under general anaesthetic which took about an hour. I came round from the anaesthesia in the Recovery Ward and promptly burst into tears! The nurse looking after me was lovely - and told me that the men get amorous and the women cry when coming round from anaesthesia!!
I was taken back to my room and really wasnt in that much pain at all - just a bit uncomfortable. I really had been dreading going to the toilet after the op, thinking it would sting like heck, but it really wasnt that bad. Quite a bit of blood the first couple of times, but after that, hardly any at all. I think the main reason for this was because I drunk loads of water - yes, it means you want the toilet more, but it actually dilutes your urine, so it isnt as strong. Drinking water also helps flush the anaesthesia out of your body.
I was sent home later the same day, with instructions to rest, keep the area clean (they gave me some HiBi Antiseptic Wash to use in the shower and after using the toilet and some antibiotic cream to help prevent infection.)
I have spent most of the week sleeping. I was given Co Codomel painkillers which I have taken religiously (and have needed to, to be honest). Days 1 and 2 were okay and better than I expected but Day 3 and yesterday (Day 4) were my worst days I think with more soreness and bruising. The only place I could get comfortable was lying in bed. But it didnt help, that I actually started my period so had period pains to contend with as well.
With regards to the look of it, it doesnt look as bad as I thought it would - there is obviously swelling on the outer lips (although that has gone down a little today) and I feel very bruised but other than that, it looks quite neat and tucked away. At least when I stand up, I cant see any dangly bits hanging down! My surgeon did say that she always tells her patients not to look at it for a week or two but I couldnt resist! I would say the left hand side is definately sorer than the right and feels a bit "stingy" in one part (but strangely not the part that has been stitched).
I have a post op appointment on Monday afternoon (if Im still on my period though, I doubt she will be able to examine me). Ive had a week off work but have told them to expect me off for 2 weeks. However, if needed, I will take more, as at the moment, there is no way I could consider returning.
Hope this helps anyone considering - let me just say, at the moment, I am not regretting this at all !!! :D
I was taken back to my room and really wasnt in that much pain at all - just a bit uncomfortable. I really had been dreading going to the toilet after the op, thinking it would sting like heck, but it really wasnt that bad. Quite a bit of blood the first couple of times, but after that, hardly any at all. I think the main reason for this was because I drunk loads of water - yes, it means you want the toilet more, but it actually dilutes your urine, so it isnt as strong. Drinking water also helps flush the anaesthesia out of your body.
I was sent home later the same day, with instructions to rest, keep the area clean (they gave me some HiBi Antiseptic Wash to use in the shower and after using the toilet and some antibiotic cream to help prevent infection.)
I have spent most of the week sleeping. I was given Co Codomel painkillers which I have taken religiously (and have needed to, to be honest). Days 1 and 2 were okay and better than I expected but Day 3 and yesterday (Day 4) were my worst days I think with more soreness and bruising. The only place I could get comfortable was lying in bed. But it didnt help, that I actually started my period so had period pains to contend with as well.
With regards to the look of it, it doesnt look as bad as I thought it would - there is obviously swelling on the outer lips (although that has gone down a little today) and I feel very bruised but other than that, it looks quite neat and tucked away. At least when I stand up, I cant see any dangly bits hanging down! My surgeon did say that she always tells her patients not to look at it for a week or two but I couldnt resist! I would say the left hand side is definately sorer than the right and feels a bit "stingy" in one part (but strangely not the part that has been stitched).
I have a post op appointment on Monday afternoon (if Im still on my period though, I doubt she will be able to examine me). Ive had a week off work but have told them to expect me off for 2 weeks. However, if needed, I will take more, as at the moment, there is no way I could consider returning.
Hope this helps anyone considering - let me just say, at the moment, I am not regretting this at all !!! :D
Thank you for the update.
I'm very happy to hear about a positive experience.
There are so many negative stories about this.
I'm very happy to hear about a positive experience.
There are so many negative stories about this.