The procedure itself is not painful because it is usually carried out under general anaesthetic. You may have some bruising and swelling on the belly and inner thighs where the fat was harvested from. This can take several weeks to settle completely. The labia will be sore at first and may look “ over corrected “ . This is because some of the fat  transferred will absorb over time. Most patients tolerate any discomfort well with pain relief medication given by the hospital upon discharge.