Labia plasty
It is a surgery to reduce the size of labia minora (the flaps of skin either side of the vaginal opening). Some women want a labiaplasty because they do not like the look of their labia.
Procedure
It is a surgery and needs general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. It involves shortening or reshaping the vaginal lips. The unwanted tissue is cut away with a scalpel or laser the loose edge may stitched with fine dissolvable stitches.
- The whole procedure takes about 1–2 hours
- The patient may be able to go home the same day
- The patient may need two weeks off work to recover
- It can take a couple of months for the skin to fully heal
- It should not be done on girls younger than
Procedure Info At A Glance
| Is it painful? | No, local anaesthesia with sedation |
| Is there any downtime? | No |
| How many sessions are needed? | 1-2 Hours |
| How long does the procedure take? | It can take acouple of months for the skin to fully heal |
| When can I see the results? | Varies |
| How often should I do it? | Varies |
Am I suitable candidate
Having a labiaplasty is a big decision that you should think about carefully to correct asymmetric labia or alleviate discomfort during sexual or physical activities
What are the benefits ?
The primary benefit of labiaplasty is thay it can improve a woman self-confidence and self-esteem by addressing any concerns she may have about the appearance of her genitalia
The procedure can also alleviate physical discomfort caused by enlarged or asymmetrical labia which can cause irritation chafing and pain during certain activities.
Is there any complication?
- Bleeding
- infection
- scarring
- reduced sensitivity of genitals
- Surgeon should explain how likely these risks and complications are and how they would be treated if you have them
Is there any side effect of this surgery ?
It is normal after labiaplasty to have soreness bruising and swelling for up to 2 weeks, during this time peeing and sitting may also be uncomfortable, you will be given painkillers to help with this.
Following treatment
Patient need two months to full recovery