I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Gupta and his team. As a healthcare worker, I strongly feel that, when looking for a good surgeon, you should always ask the surgical nurses who to go to. The nurses I work with all said that Dr. Gupta would be their first choice for a plastic surgeon.
— Verve Patient
Recovery
2-3 daysPre-Op
D 0Surgery day
D 1-3
D 4-7
Week 1Office evaluation
Week 2Office evaluation
Week 4
Week 6No restrictions
Month 3Final results
2-3 daysPre-Op
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery lasting about 2 hours. You will go home the same day.
D 1-3
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
- There will be some bruising and swelling in the vaginal area for the first few days. There will also be some bleeding, so wearing a sanitary pad during this time is recommended. You may also experience some slight discomfort, most frequently while urinating, during this time.
- Due to nerve endings being affected during the procedure, you may experience a numbing sensation in the vaginal area. This will usually subside after a couple of weeks, though it may take several months to disappear for some patients.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Some bleeding is expected. Continue wearing a sanitary pad during this time.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate the area and ensure everything is healing properly.
- Swelling will continue to improve. You may still have some discomfort during urination.
- Numbness and decreased sensation will persist and continue to improve.
- You should rest as much as possible for the first week after surgery to aid your body’s healing process.
- Avoid lifting or overexerting yourself during this time.
- You should also avoid wearing tampons and tight clothing on your lower body, both of which may cause irritation and increase the risk of infection in the vaginal area.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Most labiaplasty patients are able to return to work after the first week.
- Refrain from intercourse & exercise.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
- Most patients return to work 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Week 4
- May resume sexual intercourse and exercise at this time.
Week 6
- May exercise as desired.
- Sensation may still be diminished.
Month 3: Final results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Final results are achieved.
D 0Surgery day
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery lasting about 2 hours. You will go home the same day.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery lasting about 2 hours. You will go home the same day.
D 1-3
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
- There will be some bruising and swelling in the vaginal area for the first few days. There will also be some bleeding, so wearing a sanitary pad during this time is recommended. You may also experience some slight discomfort, most frequently while urinating, during this time.
- Due to nerve endings being affected during the procedure, you may experience a numbing sensation in the vaginal area. This will usually subside after a couple of weeks, though it may take several months to disappear for some patients.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Some bleeding is expected. Continue wearing a sanitary pad during this time.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate the area and ensure everything is healing properly.
- Swelling will continue to improve. You may still have some discomfort during urination.
- Numbness and decreased sensation will persist and continue to improve.
- You should rest as much as possible for the first week after surgery to aid your body’s healing process.
- Avoid lifting or overexerting yourself during this time.
- You should also avoid wearing tampons and tight clothing on your lower body, both of which may cause irritation and increase the risk of infection in the vaginal area.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Most labiaplasty patients are able to return to work after the first week.
- Refrain from intercourse & exercise.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
- Most patients return to work 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Week 4
- May resume sexual intercourse and exercise at this time.
Week 6
- May exercise as desired.
- Sensation may still be diminished.
Month 3: Final results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Final results are achieved.
D 1-3
D 1-3
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
- There will be some bruising and swelling in the vaginal area for the first few days. There will also be some bleeding, so wearing a sanitary pad during this time is recommended. You may also experience some slight discomfort, most frequently while urinating, during this time.
- Due to nerve endings being affected during the procedure, you may experience a numbing sensation in the vaginal area. This will usually subside after a couple of weeks, though it may take several months to disappear for some patients.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery lasting about 2 hours. You will go home the same day.
D 1-3
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
- There will be some bruising and swelling in the vaginal area for the first few days. There will also be some bleeding, so wearing a sanitary pad during this time is recommended. You may also experience some slight discomfort, most frequently while urinating, during this time.
- Due to nerve endings being affected during the procedure, you may experience a numbing sensation in the vaginal area. This will usually subside after a couple of weeks, though it may take several months to disappear for some patients.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Some bleeding is expected. Continue wearing a sanitary pad during this time.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate the area and ensure everything is healing properly.
- Swelling will continue to improve. You may still have some discomfort during urination.
- Numbness and decreased sensation will persist and continue to improve.
- You should rest as much as possible for the first week after surgery to aid your body’s healing process.
- Avoid lifting or overexerting yourself during this time.
- You should also avoid wearing tampons and tight clothing on your lower body, both of which may cause irritation and increase the risk of infection in the vaginal area.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Most labiaplasty patients are able to return to work after the first week.
- Refrain from intercourse & exercise.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
- Most patients return to work 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Week 4
- May resume sexual intercourse and exercise at this time.
Week 6
- May exercise as desired.
- Sensation may still be diminished.
Month 3: Final results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Final results are achieved.
D 4-7
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Some bleeding is expected. Continue wearing a sanitary pad during this time.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery lasting about 2 hours. You will go home the same day.
D 1-3
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
- There will be some bruising and swelling in the vaginal area for the first few days. There will also be some bleeding, so wearing a sanitary pad during this time is recommended. You may also experience some slight discomfort, most frequently while urinating, during this time.
- Due to nerve endings being affected during the procedure, you may experience a numbing sensation in the vaginal area. This will usually subside after a couple of weeks, though it may take several months to disappear for some patients.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Some bleeding is expected. Continue wearing a sanitary pad during this time.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate the area and ensure everything is healing properly.
- Swelling will continue to improve. You may still have some discomfort during urination.
- Numbness and decreased sensation will persist and continue to improve.
- You should rest as much as possible for the first week after surgery to aid your body’s healing process.
- Avoid lifting or overexerting yourself during this time.
- You should also avoid wearing tampons and tight clothing on your lower body, both of which may cause irritation and increase the risk of infection in the vaginal area.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Most labiaplasty patients are able to return to work after the first week.
- Refrain from intercourse & exercise.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
- Most patients return to work 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Week 4
- May resume sexual intercourse and exercise at this time.
Week 6
- May exercise as desired.
- Sensation may still be diminished.
Month 3: Final results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Final results are achieved.
Week 1Office evaluation
Week 1: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate the area and ensure everything is healing properly.
- Swelling will continue to improve, you may still have some discomfort during urination.
- Numbness and decreased sensation will persist and continue to improve.
- You should rest as much as possible for the first week after surgery to aid your body’s healing process.
- Avoid lifting or overexerting yourself during this time.
- You should also avoid wearing tampons and tight clothing on your lower body, both of which may cause irritation and increase the risk of infection in the vaginal area.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Most labiaplasty patients are able to return to work after the first week.
- Refrain from intercourse & exercise.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery lasting about 2 hours. You will go home the same day.
D 1-3
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
- There will be some bruising and swelling in the vaginal area for the first few days. There will also be some bleeding, so wearing a sanitary pad during this time is recommended. You may also experience some slight discomfort, most frequently while urinating, during this time.
- Due to nerve endings being affected during the procedure, you may experience a numbing sensation in the vaginal area. This will usually subside after a couple of weeks, though it may take several months to disappear for some patients.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Some bleeding is expected. Continue wearing a sanitary pad during this time.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate the area and ensure everything is healing properly.
- Swelling will continue to improve. You may still have some discomfort during urination.
- Numbness and decreased sensation will persist and continue to improve.
- You should rest as much as possible for the first week after surgery to aid your body’s healing process.
- Avoid lifting or overexerting yourself during this time.
- You should also avoid wearing tampons and tight clothing on your lower body, both of which may cause irritation and increase the risk of infection in the vaginal area.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Most labiaplasty patients are able to return to work after the first week.
- Refrain from intercourse & exercise.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
- Most patients return to work 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Week 4
- May resume sexual intercourse and exercise at this time.
Week 6
- May exercise as desired.
- Sensation may still be diminished.
Month 3: Final results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Final results are achieved.
Week 2Office evaluation
Week 2: Office evaluation
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
- Most patients return to work 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery lasting about 2 hours. You will go home the same day.
D 1-3
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
- There will be some bruising and swelling in the vaginal area for the first few days. There will also be some bleeding, so wearing a sanitary pad during this time is recommended. You may also experience some slight discomfort, most frequently while urinating, during this time.
- Due to nerve endings being affected during the procedure, you may experience a numbing sensation in the vaginal area. This will usually subside after a couple of weeks, though it may take several months to disappear for some patients.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Some bleeding is expected. Continue wearing a sanitary pad during this time.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate the area and ensure everything is healing properly.
- Swelling will continue to improve. You may still have some discomfort during urination.
- Numbness and decreased sensation will persist and continue to improve.
- You should rest as much as possible for the first week after surgery to aid your body’s healing process.
- Avoid lifting or overexerting yourself during this time.
- You should also avoid wearing tampons and tight clothing on your lower body, both of which may cause irritation and increase the risk of infection in the vaginal area.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Most labiaplasty patients are able to return to work after the first week.
- Refrain from intercourse & exercise.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
- Most patients return to work 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Week 4
- May resume sexual intercourse and exercise at this time.
Week 6
- May exercise as desired.
- Sensation may still be diminished.
Month 3: Final results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Final results are achieved.
Week 4
Week 4
- May resume sexual intercourse and exercise at this time.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery lasting about 2 hours. You will go home the same day.
D 1-3
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
- There will be some bruising and swelling in the vaginal area for the first few days. There will also be some bleeding, so wearing a sanitary pad during this time is recommended. You may also experience some slight discomfort, most frequently while urinating, during this time.
- Due to nerve endings being affected during the procedure, you may experience a numbing sensation in the vaginal area. This will usually subside after a couple of weeks, though it may take several months to disappear for some patients.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Some bleeding is expected. Continue wearing a sanitary pad during this time.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate the area and ensure everything is healing properly.
- Swelling will continue to improve. You may still have some discomfort during urination.
- Numbness and decreased sensation will persist and continue to improve.
- You should rest as much as possible for the first week after surgery to aid your body’s healing process.
- Avoid lifting or overexerting yourself during this time.
- You should also avoid wearing tampons and tight clothing on your lower body, both of which may cause irritation and increase the risk of infection in the vaginal area.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Most labiaplasty patients are able to return to work after the first week.
- Refrain from intercourse & exercise.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
- Most patients return to work 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Week 4
- May resume sexual intercourse and exercise at this time.
Week 6
- May exercise as desired.
- Sensation may still be diminished.
Month 3: Final results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Final results are achieved.
Week 6No restrictions
Week 6
- May exercise as desired.
- Sensation may still be diminished.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery lasting about 2 hours. You will go home the same day.
D 1-3
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
- There will be some bruising and swelling in the vaginal area for the first few days. There will also be some bleeding, so wearing a sanitary pad during this time is recommended. You may also experience some slight discomfort, most frequently while urinating, during this time.
- Due to nerve endings being affected during the procedure, you may experience a numbing sensation in the vaginal area. This will usually subside after a couple of weeks, though it may take several months to disappear for some patients.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Some bleeding is expected. Continue wearing a sanitary pad during this time.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate the area and ensure everything is healing properly.
- Swelling will continue to improve. You may still have some discomfort during urination.
- Numbness and decreased sensation will persist and continue to improve.
- You should rest as much as possible for the first week after surgery to aid your body’s healing process.
- Avoid lifting or overexerting yourself during this time.
- You should also avoid wearing tampons and tight clothing on your lower body, both of which may cause irritation and increase the risk of infection in the vaginal area.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Most labiaplasty patients are able to return to work after the first week.
- Refrain from intercourse & exercise.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
- Most patients return to work 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Week 4
- May resume sexual intercourse and exercise at this time.
Week 6
- May exercise as desired.
- Sensation may still be diminished.
Month 3: Final results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Final results are achieved.
Month 3Final results
Month 6: Final results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Final results are achieved.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery lasting about 2 hours. You will go home the same day.
D 1-3
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots. Avoid stairs, if possible; if necessary, ensure you have assistance.
- There will be some bruising and swelling in the vaginal area for the first few days. There will also be some bleeding, so wearing a sanitary pad during this time is recommended. You may also experience some slight discomfort, most frequently while urinating, during this time.
- Due to nerve endings being affected during the procedure, you may experience a numbing sensation in the vaginal area. This will usually subside after a couple of weeks, though it may take several months to disappear for some patients.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
D 4-7
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Some bleeding is expected. Continue wearing a sanitary pad during this time.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
Week 1: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate the area and ensure everything is healing properly.
- Swelling will continue to improve. You may still have some discomfort during urination.
- Numbness and decreased sensation will persist and continue to improve.
- You should rest as much as possible for the first week after surgery to aid your body’s healing process.
- Avoid lifting or overexerting yourself during this time.
- You should also avoid wearing tampons and tight clothing on your lower body, both of which may cause irritation and increase the risk of infection in the vaginal area.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Most labiaplasty patients are able to return to work after the first week.
- Refrain from intercourse & exercise.
Week 2: Office evaluation
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Continue wearing a sanitary pad.
- Refrain from intercourse and exercise.
- Most patients return to work 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Week 4
- May resume sexual intercourse and exercise at this time.
Week 6
- May exercise as desired.
- Sensation may still be diminished.
Month 3: Final results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Final results are achieved.
Request an Appointment
Call (760) 436-7600 or fill out the form to schedule an appointment to discuss your needs in detail