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Patient Regrets Labiaplasty; Advocate Rises from Brain Surgery

2/2/2026

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Story summary

Riley Smith, the patient who underwent labiaplasty at age 22, regrets the procedure due to excruciating pain and complications such as irritation and infections.
She says the medical system failed to adequately inform her about the risks.
Alicia Beveridge, a fitness instructor, had brain surgery for a cavernoma; she could not move or speak initially but has progressed.
She aims to advocate for head trauma survivors.

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Story summary

Riley Smith, the patient who underwent labiaplasty at age 22, regrets the procedure due to excruciating pain and complications such as irritation and infections.
She says the medical system failed to adequately inform her about the risks.
Alicia Beveridge, a fitness instructor, had brain surgery for a cavernoma; she could not move or speak initially but has progressed.
She aims to advocate for head trauma survivors.