Labiaplasty & Hoodectomy (Dr Ibraheim) Started by: Anonymous

Hi, I’m 12 days post op are you just having the minora and hoodectomy or majora too? I had all three and I’m still not able to sit down or walk properly but that’s because of the majora, the rest felt okay after a week or so x

Hi,

I’m almost 10 weeks post-op and work in a very active job.

I took 2 weeks off work, 4 weeks off exercise (fast pace/heavy) & 6 weeks off cycling. I had Labia Minora with slight Hoodectomy.

I washed myself every time I went to the bathroom with warm salty water and cotten pads then washed the remaining water over myself after and dried with hairdryer for the 2 weeks. When I showered I sat and bathed with a wet clean flannel. I rested, A LOT, slept on my back and took the paid meds as recommend. I did get constipated (silly of me) so did take something for that. I also then used anti-histamines after a week (before sleep) to help with the itch!

I was very delicate in my bathing, and became more involved as I healed and listened to my body. This worked really well for me, my healing has been absolutely fantastic and very clean.

I will say, don’t be tempted to do a lot after. You’ll be numb and feel OK, just rest and take pressure off the area by sitting right with legs open or you’ll increase swelling.

I have to say, the first 2 weeks is uncomfortable and painful but 100% manageable, just don’t do too much and be kind to yourself.

Week 3-4 was uncomfortable as I was back to work, had my period and wore pants again.

I am so happy now…would I do it again? Yes! 100% yes. Dr Ibraheim is lovely, and knows what he’s doing. Your body goes through lots of changes very quickly that will make you question yourself, don’t panic and try not to look at it too much…just be kind to it with light patting with your salty water.

I have the Real Self App, that has photos of people going through it so I was relieved to see others felt the same.

Happy to discuss further so will keep an eye on any questions here! You’re gonna love it and feel like a new person. 🙂 Kate xx

Hello!

Try not to worry, I know it’s really scary but you’re in safe hands and they do this daily. The nurses are really lovely too. I was so frightened but it was over fast.

I had no issues like that at all, my healing was excellent. I was very, very kind to myself. I took it easy, rested and tried to not disturb it too much. Don’t poke around or stretch it or try to look. Just trust it and keep it clean with the soaked cotton and salt and dab away. Don’t try to get inside, just listen to your body, don’t force anything. The stitching, I kept it clean but I didn’t bend or push it, I waited for it to heal and was very gentle!

I kept a jug and salt in the bathroom so I did it often, it would be sore but it got better.

Just be confident in him, and yourself and know your body needs to heal and it will take time. I did walk funny for a few weeks, I just embraced it! Hehe.

I read about some people who were fine after a week, I’m not sure how, but maybe there are super-healers among us!

K 🙂 xx