ورم بعد از لابیاپلاستی یکی از عوارض شایعی است که میتوان برای این نوع جراحی زیبایی در نظر گرفت. Of course, this is a temporary complication that if the patient pays attention to the instructions of the specialist doctor, the swelling will decrease over time and there will be no need to worry. Usually, when the lymphatic vessels of the genital organ become inflamed, swelling occurs, and the patient cannot notice the real result of the labiaplasty operation until the swelling heals.
Is swelling after labiaplasty normal? In this video, Dr. Salimi answers this question:
Swelling recovery time after labiaplasty
Note that the swelling after labiaplasty started on the first day after the surgery and may continue for 1-2 weeks, usually the patient can reduce the swelling to its lowest level after 6 weeks by using a cold compress. The swelling may disappear completely, but if there is no change in the severity of the swelling after 6 weeks, the patient should see a doctor as soon as possible because he may have an infection.
Solutions to improve swelling after labiaplasty
Anyway, any kind of complication can be solved under conditions and by doing solutions that can be used to solve the swelling after labiaplasty, the methods we mention below. These methods include:
Avoid smoking
Using tobacco always has its own problems. Usually, after performing this cosmetic surgery, smoking can cause tearing of the labia, and for this reason, in the first months after the labiaplasty surgery, the patient should avoid smoking in order to recover as quickly as possible. One of the practical ways to eliminate swelling after labiaplasty is definitely not smoking.
Consumption of vitamin C
Consumption of vitamin C is another excellent way to remove swelling after labiaplasty. Note that consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits can be the main source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is one of the essential vitamins that is usually found in oranges, bell peppers, spinach, broccoli, kiwi and many other vegetables and fruits.
warm air and hot water
Hot air and use of hot water are 100% of the main causes of swelling after labiaplasty. For this reason, women should not use swimming pools, bathtubs and bath mats in the first month after labiaplasty surgery; Because the wounds are not healed and the heat can cause infection.
No salt consumption
If the diet is followed correctly, it can be said that swelling after labiaplasty will improve over time. Salt can be considered as one of the causes of swelling and for this reason, the use of salt is absolutely prohibited in the first week after surgery.
It is better to consume the least amount of salt for at least 1 month, and as you know, fast food can cause many problems after labiaplasty surgery due to its high salt content, and for this reason, not using fast food is another practical method.
Cold compress
Using a cold compress can also be an excellent solution to prevent swelling after labiaplasty surgery. Usually, the cold compress reduces the swelling to some extent and reduces the swelling over time. For this reason, a cold compress should be placed on the desired area for 15 minutes to leave its effect.
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The best doctor for labiaplasty surgery
We have mentioned practical methods to remove swelling after labiaplasty. Note that the swelling after this cosmetic surgery is completely normal and there is no reason to worry, although in a certain period of time. If, after 6 weeks, the severity of the swelling still does not decrease, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
Dr. Irfaneh Salimi Hazegh is a labiaplasty surgeon who always provides the necessary advice to his patients after this cosmetic procedure so that such complications can be resolved in the shortest possible time.
Dr. Irfaneh Salimi, Surgeon and specialist in Gynecology, Obstetrics, Infertility - Genital Cosmetic Surgeon
Practice address: Tehranpars, between the second and third floors, 188 East Rahmani St., building 107, second floor
Hours Attendance at the office: Even days 16:00 to 20:00 Sunday 9:30 to 12:30