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Using clinic-provided antiseptic sprays is critical in Turkey’s humid coastal regions to prevent site infections during the first 10 days.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Many patients emphasize that while surgeons may give a 6-week clearance, waiting until there is zero discomfort is safer. Strict adherence to a high-fiber diet and stool softeners is also essential to prevent straining that can tear delicate sutures.</p>"},{"q":"Can it be done with other surgeries?","a":"<p>Perineoplasty in Turkey is frequently performed alongside other genital or body contouring procedures to achieve comprehensive results. Surgeons commonly combine it with vaginoplasty, labiaplasty, or cystocele repair. 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