Is it normal for swelling to occur after marsupialization for a Bartholin gland cyst?

Stephanie Asks:I had marsupialization for a Bartholin gland cyst two days ago. Is it normal to be swollen afterwards?Penn Medicine Responds:Thank you for your question, Stephanie. You should contact the physician who performed your procedure to ask if swelling is normal. Every case varies and without knowing your medical history and specifics of the procedure, we cannot make an informed response.