Labiaplasty Nightmare

Hi kiki, i had a labiaplasty a year and a half ago, since that day i have been in constant pain! The operation caused a condition called lyphangioma of the vulva (however its spelt) and vulvadynia (chronic vulva pain) i have swelling, fluid and constant pain! I was a dancer before the operation and had the op so i could get a bf and my life would be complete...... How wrong was i! Im now on anti depressants because my life is so
sh*t. I cant work, have sex and ive even loat friends because im constantly upset! Reading your story made me cry, partly because it breaks my heart that others have to suffer but also because i know i am not alone! I tried to sue harley medical group but got told i didnt have a case! I dont know what to do with my life! Id rather be dead than live like this
Maggie x

Thankgod ive found someone who
Understands! Cut a very long story short i have been left with swelling, leaking fluid and chronic pain! Im suicidal at times and on anti deps! My life was near perfect before and it has literally crumbled around me! No job etcccc ! At one point my parents thought i was lying and making it up! I cant cope anymore! I would rather be dead than like this! Thankyou for posting IM NOT ALONE x maggie

Aw Maggie
I wish I could give you a massive hug. Thats such a tough awful situation to find yourself in. I am shocked that they said that you didnt have a case. I will give you a little bit of background to my case to see if there is any similarity between our stories.
My initial op took place in October 2011 with a Harley surgeon. He performed the labiaplasty by means of a wedge. Within a week there was total wound breakdown of every stitch. It had completly opened up. Surgeon wasnt around to do anything as he was one of these fly in fly out guys so was seen by nurse in charge of the practice who didnt have a clue. She said he would revise it at later date when he was in the country.
Three weeks later I went to see him = I was under the illusion that he was merely having a look so attended on my own. He performed the revision there and then under local anaesthetic even though the area was infected and still an open wound in some parts.
On this occasion, the pain was unreal- I had to call the emergency dept for extra pain relief as nothing they had given me even took the edge off the pain. I spent the next two weeks in an opiate induced stupor. I didnt move from the bed. Within two weeks, the stitches all came undone again. Now nearly a year on- The pain in that area is intense, sex is near impossible- not that I have any desire anyways but I feel so sorry for my husband as our sex life was great beforehand. I get recurrent thrush which i never had before and I cant even pee properly without it splashing in all directions. In a nutshell- my life has been destroyed.
I have been to so many surgeons who have stated that the area cannot be simply restitched now or fixed and that my only option is to have the remaining tissue reshaped to look less horrific looking.
My solicitor is waiting for my medico legal report to arrive to assess whether I have a case or not. I'm not so confident after hearing your story now. Would you not try another firm of solicitors- they might think differently.
I am afraid of posting names of surgeons on the site etc so my email address is _[removed]_. if you need any info. Could even give you the name of my solicitor- they specialise in medical negligence cases.
Take care xx
kiki

Wow. All these horror stories! I had mine done less then 24 hours ago. Trim method. I was up walking around, doing dishes and laundry 12 hrs after, very gingerly of course. I'm so thankful I went to a certified & decorated plastic surgeon! NOT AN OB/GYN! Do your research ladies. OB/GYN's are not usually a reputable substitution for a cosmetic surgeon. I had mine fixed because my OB couldnt even stitch me back together properly after the birth of my son; isn't that what they do on a daily basis? Deliver babies and put your vagina back together? Could have fooled me... Anyway just wanted to let everyone know that they aren't all botched! I will update in a couple weeks and let you all know if I'm still happy with my results. Yes I'm swollen and it's painful but nothing a little Norco can't handle.

hii i had labiaplasty and im so confused i honestly want to die! i thought i would be so happy after this surgery but it had turned my life around. if u could please contact me back and show me how Dr. alter has fixed your botched labiaplasty maybe that will give me some hope...

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 3days 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, 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 3 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 7 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 7days 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…

Kiki, you can start a support group at Yahoo Groups.

IF you go to Yahoo Groups http://groups.yahoo.com/ there is a "start your own group" on that page, where you just follow a few simple steps and you have one. If they delete the url just Google Yahoo Groups.

It's so easy even njoynlife was able to do it. I started a group for my high school class.

There is an auxiliary social group for every car group I belong to. The car groups are often sponsored by some company through their web access or run by some anal retentive car guy who doesn't appreciate it if you mention anything not directly related to the exact make of car they exist for. Some are so up tight they will suspend you from posting on the very first infraction.

Most of us discover we have other interests in common beyond the specific make/model car we own. As a  result, someone sets up a Yahoo group where we can discuss what we want to.

In a Jeep group, I found a guy who was in the Army at the same time and place I was, 50 years ago. We never knew each other but we sure have fun discussing common experiences and aquaintances from that time. We might have even met without knowing it. He was on a pistol team that was headed up by a colonel. I drove the colonel to the range several times and he let me use his .45 after the match, just for fun. We figure the guy I met in the Jeep group was probably in one of the matches.

 

 

I would like to offer sincere condolences and heartfelt love to all women who have had botched labiaplasties, more trimming than they asked for, or any other trauma tha this can cause. I wanted to post in here becuse I had labiaplasty this month and have had a very good experience from the start till now. even thugh I am in discomfort, yes, I really se that the resuts are going to be wnderful and the healing is going very well. That has alot to do with my surgeon though. I did EXTENSIVE research into who I was going to choose to perform this oh so  intimate and important surgery. SO far, I has been almost 2 weeks and the swelling is wayyyy down, the stitches itch, but they are doing their thing, and my body is healing well. I have been taking VERY good care of myself. I took 3 weeks off work to make sure that I allowed enough time to be on my back and not walking around or sitting or doing things to irritate the site. My surgeon is one of the best in the world and he is also one of the most kind people I could have ever expected to do this. He is expensive, yes, but he is not only an aestetic pro in vaginal surgery, he's A Urogyecologist and a pioneer of many inventions for vagina surgery. The tool he used was a radiowave tool that cauterizes as it cuts and is as thin as a pin head. It doesn't wound the tissues the same way that scisscors, salpels, or lasers do. I am so pleased with my labiaplasty and I wanted to put something positive on here because there is a lot of people that think there is no safe way to do it. Well, there is. He listened to me, did exactly what I asked for, nothing more, nothing less...I was awake under local and some demerol. He does revisions that are incredible for people that have been botched too. He's the best and I wanted to say there is hope for people who have been botched, and also that there is a great surgeon out there that does not mame women. My respect and honor to all of you... 

Hi there - who is your surgeon?

njoynlife

You are lovely! Thanks for restoring my faith in the male species!

I had labiaplasty 5 weeks ago. Stiches/wound pulled apart on trim method 2 days post op on left side.
I still have swelling, but bigger concern is the pain that seems to be building over last few days and twitching feeling especially at night in this area on left side.
From these postings I feel it will never end. Read Miss Love's story which followed with no hope a year later.
Everyone with too much taken off and complications seems to feel the same - disgust, horror, shame of doing this in the first place. For me moreso extremely upset the PS touched area I asked her not to and did not stress importance of absolutely no straining - even the slightest. She's not even helping me through this.
Anyone with similar story, but light at end of tunnel? I feel like this pain might be nerve damage.

YOU SHOULD NOT BE DOING THIS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PERIOD.

 

Not be doing WHAT???

YOU SHOULD NOT BE DOING IT

or "you shouldn't do it" I could have said

 

Men will know instantly you've mutilated yourselves and will be disgusted, let alone doubt your sanity.