im exactly the same as you, husband never mentioned it, and ive never told him, but i feel like a freak - sex is fine, but i would so love to be able to wear even knickers without having to wear panty liners to stop it rubbing, having read all the above comments i am now scared to death of having it done, im booked for july, but just dont know wot to do, im also thinking are the messages a bit like the ones you see on holiday resort sites, where all you hear are the awful stories, i would love to hear some positive ones
I underwent a labiaplasty 2 days ago on the NHS. I am 18 years old and had the procedure under general anesthetic as a day case. I can say reading these posts before my op definitely worried me, to the extent were I gave up reading up on people's personal experiences as it nerved me too much. I can see that labiaplasty has proven a mistake in some cases and these stories are posted to warn others of your misfortune. I know that I am only on day 3 but so far everything is good. I have had little if any pain from the moment I came round from my anesthetic. I could feel slight throbbing down there when I awoke from the operation but that subsided after around an hour and has not returned yet. I'm still opting for the 'pantless' option and taking it easy but I can happily say I have no problems walking, urinating or showering. I am not on any kind of medication except for standard paracetamol which I am only using before bed. I know many of you will clarify after my post that the healing process is a long process and I have only had 3 days of it but I can only speak positively on my experience so far.
At the moment I have zero regrets in what I have had done - I had both sides reduced via the trimming method - although my outer labia are quite protuding right from the clitoris (i have a large clitoral hood) right down, they actually hang even further at the bottom, which is the area I had removed. Although a clitoral hooding still looks particularily 'unattractive', I think it needs to be remembered that messing with such a sensitive area shouldn't be taken lightly. Therefore instead of attempting to remove the majority of it, my surgeon steered clear of the clitoral area and focussed on the protuding lips lower down. Ideally i would obviously prefer to not have a clitoral hood, but i have to accept this is me and this is the way i look - i can't change my whole anatomy - but i can work with what i have got. So anyway, i must admitt i have been nipping to the toilet every few hours to see how it looks and the swelling is quite large on the right side (the side which my labia was slightly longer on) but it doesn't look as bad as i had been warned - I can already see an improvement in the appearance.
I was wondering if anybody can tell me more on their healing times? I have been instructed to not have sex for 6 weeks, but does that include any kind of foreplay in the mean time? I read in a post here that somebody had oral before then - is it simply a matter of when YOU feel ready?
My advice to people considering the operation is think carefully about it, but remember when reading these situations that people are likely to turn to forums for help when they are experiencing problems - many will have had this operation and carried on with their lives, but not found time to post on the internet. I know that in my opinion the risks were worth taking as I had reached the stage where i completely refused to have sex with anybody and i did not want to head to university with this attitude to life. I'm going to spend the next 6 weeks focussing on my exams and taking it easy, but at the same time I will be enjoying buying nice underwear for the first time, and think about beginning to have sexual relations again for the first time in 3 years. It is easy for people to say 'don't have this operation for cosmetic reasons' but if you haven't experienced the day to day depression of been ashamed and disgusted with your appearance naked, you really cannot imagine how life is with a large labia. If anybody wishes to pm me please feel free to do so.
At the moment I have zero regrets in what I have had done - I had both sides reduced via the trimming method - although my outer labia are quite protuding right from the clitoris (i have a large clitoral hood) right down, they actually hang even further at the bottom, which is the area I had removed. Although a clitoral hooding still looks particularily 'unattractive', I think it needs to be remembered that messing with such a sensitive area shouldn't be taken lightly. Therefore instead of attempting to remove the majority of it, my surgeon steered clear of the clitoral area and focussed on the protuding lips lower down. Ideally i would obviously prefer to not have a clitoral hood, but i have to accept this is me and this is the way i look - i can't change my whole anatomy - but i can work with what i have got. So anyway, i must admitt i have been nipping to the toilet every few hours to see how it looks and the swelling is quite large on the right side (the side which my labia was slightly longer on) but it doesn't look as bad as i had been warned - I can already see an improvement in the appearance.
I was wondering if anybody can tell me more on their healing times? I have been instructed to not have sex for 6 weeks, but does that include any kind of foreplay in the mean time? I read in a post here that somebody had oral before then - is it simply a matter of when YOU feel ready?
My advice to people considering the operation is think carefully about it, but remember when reading these situations that people are likely to turn to forums for help when they are experiencing problems - many will have had this operation and carried on with their lives, but not found time to post on the internet. I know that in my opinion the risks were worth taking as I had reached the stage where i completely refused to have sex with anybody and i did not want to head to university with this attitude to life. I'm going to spend the next 6 weeks focussing on my exams and taking it easy, but at the same time I will be enjoying buying nice underwear for the first time, and think about beginning to have sexual relations again for the first time in 3 years. It is easy for people to say 'don't have this operation for cosmetic reasons' but if you haven't experienced the day to day depression of been ashamed and disgusted with your appearance naked, you really cannot imagine how life is with a large labia. If anybody wishes to pm me please feel free to do so.
Thank you for posting your experience. I have been wanting this surgery for several years could you tell me what city you had your surgery performed in.
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I had my labia reduced two days ago and have had little to no pain at all. Actually i keep forgetting to ice the area because i feel no pain. It is still pretty swollen but not tender in any way. Just thought that i would give some positive feedback in regards to this procedure, it was one of the best choices i have ever made :-)
I had this surgery yesterday, i have little pain, it is slightly swollen but i can walk with ease and sleep very well. all these horror stories are enough to put you off getting it done, people who say 'be happy with what you have' must not understand that you grow to absolutely hate it and no one can make you feel better about it. i got mine done on the NHS i had 2 or 3 appointments and was quickly booked in for the operation, it was the best decision i ever made. :-)
Well, its been around 4 days since I had this surgery, the only advice I can give is to rest for at least 3 days, I did not. I feel I may be on the verge of popping a stitch. It has become slightly painful. It is only my own fault that I am now experiencing pain, I intend to rest for a few more days and take more painkillers. Pressing ice against the area is too painful, but it is my own fault. I am still very happy that I had this surgery, and will keep posting to the forum. :-)
Please do keep posting.
I would really like to hear a happy story about this surgery.
It seems we only hear from those with horror stories.
I hope your's will not end like that.
I would really like to hear a happy story about this surgery.
It seems we only hear from those with horror stories.
I hope your's will not end like that.
Well, I rested for a full day, and have been taking ibuprofen, I have been walking and moving as little as possible as to not irritate the area. Yes it's boring and making me feel lazy, but there is no other way to comfortably recover from this surgery, the pain has significantly reduced from last time I posted, I do feel rest is the only way to recover as fast and comfortably as possibly. I do not regret this surgery at all, and I will continue to say this. I have not experienced any unmanageable pain at all. I was told to only shower for the first ten days, then baths, I suppose this is how long it takes for the stitches to be ready to dissolve. I hate reading horror stories on these forums. I do feel and sympathise with the people who have had awful experiences, but there must be million more success stories, but these are not easy to come across online. I will continue to post about my experience, so far so good. :-)
P.s. Please feel free to ask me anything, anything worrying you, or anything you've been wondering, I'm happy to help. :-)
Hii... I love what you wrote and i hope you could help me out a little.
So I got my operation 4 days ago and when I look at it.. Well it doesn't look to good.
Should I be worried right away or wait until the stiches comes off and it heals up a little more?
So I got my operation 4 days ago and when I look at it.. Well it doesn't look to good.
Should I be worried right away or wait until the stiches comes off and it heals up a little more?
hey i just wanted to say that their is allot of negative feedback when it comes to labiaplasty but personally i think its great. i got mine done 4 days ago and not lying, had no pain at all!! i been taking ib profren every 6 hours, but i feel like i didnt even need it because even after the surfery i had no pain. i suggest going to a surgical gyno to get it done, becaause thats what i did and i had no problem with sensiivity or anything. most people who have sensivity problems is most likely from part of the clitotis being cut. but i suggest getting it
I had the procedure done 14 days ago. I did a lot of research on line to see what I was in for. My large labia have been an issue for years as both physical issues & self esteem issues down there. When I found out my ob gyn could do it & it's covered I decided to go for it.
My reason for posting is to warn others of the recovery time. Of course we all heal at different paces. Typically I recover quick as I'm healthy. At week 14 I'm still in discomfort. I thought 7 days of recovery (5 days off work) would be enough & it's not. Just so you know, if you plan on doing this it might require 2-3 weeks off of work. I'm headed back to work on Monday but am a bit hesitant as I amstill walking funny & sitting is uncomfortable. We will see how it goes. My procedure was the trim method & I had about an inch removed. I think I'll be happy once the swellings gone (still icing a lot & doing 3 sitz baths a day).
If you are considering this realize it's about 1-2 weeks of major discomfort (at times during those weeks I wondered if I had made a bad choice, but 3-4 weeks to equal years of more comfort & better confidence might be worth it)
My reason for posting is to warn others of the recovery time. Of course we all heal at different paces. Typically I recover quick as I'm healthy. At week 14 I'm still in discomfort. I thought 7 days of recovery (5 days off work) would be enough & it's not. Just so you know, if you plan on doing this it might require 2-3 weeks off of work. I'm headed back to work on Monday but am a bit hesitant as I amstill walking funny & sitting is uncomfortable. We will see how it goes. My procedure was the trim method & I had about an inch removed. I think I'll be happy once the swellings gone (still icing a lot & doing 3 sitz baths a day).
If you are considering this realize it's about 1-2 weeks of major discomfort (at times during those weeks I wondered if I had made a bad choice, but 3-4 weeks to equal years of more comfort & better confidence might be worth it)
labiaplasty all depends on the surgeon. if you surgeon doesn't butcher you, there will be much much less pain. go to doctor gary alter. he made the wedge technique that causes very little managable pain. it costs $7000 in cali. but it is worth the money. so many of his patients have recovered successfully.
I have had what most woman would hate a very large labia. I thought I was UGLY DOWN THERE was so scared thought I was a freak very beautiful girl except for that so I was kinda depressed. I called a doctor at 16 and was horrified by my labia area to scared to change it!. I lived with it and know some men that were shocked. Some in a good way! I would not change it for anything now!!!! I have a really hot guy 25 years never cheated on me and yah and maybe he likes maybe a smaller labia however HE LOVES ME FOR ME and I like myself! Why change it if someone wants the same old small no lips and a hole. I like to be diffrent it makes me and I asked my husband and he said why you are you and special. If it gets botched it could ruin your life that would kill me.
I love you not your lips only and if you are happy with you I am too~!
I love you not your lips only and if you are happy with you I am too~!
Hello... I just read your post and I am in the same boat.. I had this procedure done 9 weeks ago and my labia is still sore to touch. I have a feeling this sensitivity wont be going away as Ive been doing everything right and the feeling remains constant. The though of having sex is almost horrifying. I dont even know if I want to ask this question but have you had any improvement whatsoever?