An outpatient procedure is used for this one. Depending on the patient’s and doctor’s preferences, the patient receives either local or general anaesthesia. After that, a painkiller with a half-life of 18 to 24 hours is also administered, this time as a nerve blocker. Unless other surgeries like vaginoplasty (vaginal tightening) and labiaplasty are coupled, the surgery lasts around an hour on average. A precise medical laser is used to remove the excess skin after surgical marking of the Labia Minora. The skin is stitched shut using sutures of the highest grade. (Inner lips of the vagina or the Labia Minora edges). The prepuce is then removed using a surgical method at the patient’s request.

What To Expect Post Surgery?

For atleast two weeks, the patient will have some bruising, swelling, and minimal discomfort. When constipation is detected, stool softeners will also be recommended along with pain medicine. Patients will be told to drink a lot of water and increase their intake of fruits and vegetables. Pain and swelling can be greatly reduced by applying ice packs to the area.

Precautions To Be Taken Post Surgery

• No intercourse for a period of six weeks.
• There won’t be any exercise for six weeks, not even hard lifting, spinning, or cycling, etc.
• No showers for two to three days. For four weeks, no tub baths.
• Avoid wearing underwear that is too tight.

White-collar female employees can start working again the second week. Women whose jobs need greater physical labour should take at least two weeks off before returning. After the six-week healing time is finished, the person can resume typical activities like working out, having sex, and so forth.