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aeowens1
4 years ago
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labia minora torn during childbirth

after childbirth I came out with a horizontal tear to my labia minora. At this point it is completely separated into two separate halves. I did have 1 stitch put in after birth that didn’t hold, and at a follow up appointment they placed another stitch, which also didn’t hold. Is this something that can be repaired, and if so, what procedure would I ask for?

Procedure: Aesthetic Genital Plastic Surgery
Location: Tazewell, TN

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Karol Gutowski
ASPS Surgeon

Most plastic surgeons should be able to do this for you, and possible with just a local anesthetic done awake. Ask for surgeons who do labiaplasty. You can find plastic surgeons in TN on this website: https://find.plasticsurgery.org/

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John Borkowski
ASPS Surgeon

This should be a relatively straightforward repair. It’s called a labiaplasty. Let the surgeon’s office know that it’s a tear from a childbirth.

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Curtis Wong
ASPS Surgeon

This should easily be fixable in a plastic surgeon's office... but if you want this covered by insurance, then you will have to find a participating provider. If someone says you need a general anesthetic, consider going elsewhere. If you do this as a cosmetic procedure, you can dictate what you would like to achieve if you wish to change anything.

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Nelson Castillo

Thank you for sharing your question. This not uncommon problem can be fixed and i would seek out a plastic surgeon with extensive labiaplasty experience to help you. Best wishes.

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Katerina Gallus
ASPS Surgeon
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Hello, and thank you for your question. This is a repair that can be done under local anesthesia by a surgeon familiar with labiaplasty. I encourage you to seek a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that does this procedure. Best of luck!

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Rahul Vemula
ASPS Surgeon
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Thanks for this excellent question. Yes this can be fixed and the procedure is called a labiaplasty. This procedure is also frequently done for cosmetic reasons as well.

Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine which procedures are best to achieve your goals.

Best wishes!

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Michael Streitmann
ASPS Surgeon

The tear is easily repaired, and should be covered by insurance. I have performed labiaplasty under local, sedation, and general anesthesia.

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