Post-Operative Instructions for Aesthetic Gynecology Surgery 

  • You should expect some swelling and pain after your procedure. Swelling may linger for as long as two to four weeks.
  • Pain medication will be prescribed to control any discomfort, however, if you begin to have severe pain, contact us immediately.
  • You may experience constipation as side effect of the pain medication. The doctor might prescribe a laxative. Drink plenty of fluids and eat fruits and vegetables to help soften the stool. Make sure that you take all medications as prescribed.
  • In Labiaplasty surgeries, apply ice packs to the labia off and on for the first 24 hours to minimize swelling.
  • The recovery process is different for everyone, but within a day after the procedures, you should be up and walking around.
  • You may shower on the second day following surgery. No tube baths for four weeks.
  • Keep the area dry. You may use a warm hair dryer/blower to dry the area for 10 minutes after bathing in the morning and in the evening, first week after surgery .
  • Refrain from thong underwear and tight fitting clothing for four weeks. You may need to be out of work and away from your usual activities for the first week.
  • Over the next two or three weeks your treated areas may remain very sensitive and strenuous physical activities should be limited. Following this period you may gradually return to activities such or lifting, and light exercise.
  • Post-operative discomfort is minimal which  includes itching that is caused by the dissolving sutures and the process of healing.  Dr. Vitasna prescribes antihistamine to control the itching.  Some patients experience fungal infection after surgery due to the effects of the antibiotics taken.
  • Avoid any high impact activities for about one month. In particular you should avoid jogging and bouncing activities for up to six weeks.

These procedures will help you avoid stress to your treated areas and allow time to heal and recover. Sex may be resumed in four weeks for Labiaplasty and six to eight weeks for vaginal surgeries.