Labiaplasty

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your labia, find that your labia can interfere with sexual pleasure because of size, pain, and discomfort, or if wearing snug clothing is uncomfortable or unsightly, a Labiaplasty may be a good choice for you.

You will first need to consult one of our specialists on the matter. There are several ways to approach labiaplasty. Your particular surgery will be explained in detail to you after a consultation and examination depending on your individual needs. Your doctor will discuss exactly what procedure is right for you, based on your desires, preferences, and other criteria.

Forms of sedation will also be discussed, along with where the surgery will take place. Any post-operative information about what to expect while you are healing will also be provided. Rest assured that all your questions and concerns will be fully addressed, including many of the following ones here.

Most women can undergo this surgery as long they are in good health, free from certain medical conditions, don’t smoke, and don’t take certain medications regularly that can interfere with healing, anesthesia, or the surgery itself. Women who have this surgery performed for aesthetic reasons should always be in sound psychological health so that they will have a reasonable expectation of labiaplasty results.

You need to book an appointments for a consultation and examination with one of our specialists and answer some preliminary questions regarding your symptoms, needs, and concerns.

After an examination, if it has been determined that you need and/or want labiaplasty, your physician will explain in full detail what needs to be done. You will be informed of the amount of time needed for your procedure, what anesthetic will be used, costs you will incur, and what outcome you may expect, along with any risks that may worry you.

You will then be given a time and location for your surgery, and some additional written material on pre-operative preparation.

Once you have made an appointment for a consultation and examination, you should get a complete record of your medical history and list all medications you are taking. Bring those with you for your first appointment. You should also jot down any questions or concerns you may have.

If you are already scheduled for labiaplasty, make all necessary arrangements to take off at least one week from work, or from any strenuous activity. You will need to rest during this time, so if you have small children, arrange for help during your recovery period. Practice a healthy lifestyle preceding your surgery, such as eating properly, getting enough sleep, and drinking plenty of water to clear your system of impurities. If you smoke, quit. Avoid alcohol. These measures will go a long way towards speedier healing time.

Because you will advised to remain as inactive as possible while recovering, make sure you have enough essentials ahead of time, such as groceries and necessary medications to last for the duration of your recovery.

Labiaplasty surgery can last anywhere from 45 minutes to one hour. It is an outpatient procedure, meaning that you will be able to go home that same day. It is recommended that you travel by car rather than public transit, and you should arrange to have someone drive you home.

Every surgery, even the least invasive, always has some risk involved. Labiaplasty is a safe procedure when performed by an expert in the field of cosmetic surgery-one who is familiar with the unique feminine anatomy.

Like with any other operation, some problems may occur. These include infection, scarring that might make vaginal sex uncomfortable, possible vulvar desensitization, hematoma, dryness, numbness, and bleeding. With scrupulous post-operative care, even these are rare. One particular approach of Labiaplasty, called the wedge procedure can sometimes compromise healing time, especially if you are on certain medications or eat certain foods that enable the blood vessels to shrink. You may be advised to avoid these items pre or post surgically.

Depending on the nature of your Labiaplasty, and how much trimming must be done, the most common complication we see is over-resection, which is why, yet again, only a specialist familiar with the procedure should be selected.

You will feel a tenderness for several days, of course because of the sensitive area that has just undergone surgery, but you will be given any necessary medication to make this discomfort as minimal as possible until it disappears. Antibiotics will also be prescribed to stave off infection.

Urination may sting, so you’ll be counselled on how to dilute your urine with water to counteract this. It is normal to feel some itching and swelling after about a week as healing occurs, but this will diminish. Your surgeon will advise you on how to relieve these irritations. Avoid baths or submerging the area in water.

Any follow-up appointments will be scheduled at this time, and it is important that you attend all of them so that we can be sure you are healing properly. Your stitches will dissolve by themselves, so no removal is necessary.

Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any bleeding, unusual swelling, discharge, foul smell, signs of infection, unmanageable pain, or extreme itching after one week.

You may return to work after about a week, but should refrain from any strenuous exercise for a minimum of four weeks. You may possibly need more time than this depending on your progress. Most women recover fully within 6 to 8 weeks.

We usually advise women to wait 6 to 8 weeks before having intercourse again.

If you are healing normally, you will be able to use tampons again after 6 to 8 weeks.

Since some swelling and redness can be expected, you will see a gradual difference in appearance. There will also be some scarring, but as you heal over the course of several months, you will see the improvements you were hoping for.

No. the clitoris, which is the part of the anatomy that provides pleasurable sensation and climax for many women is not touched or altered in any way unless labial skin needs to be trimmed around it, and then, only the skin is removed or altered. Therefore, a labiaplasty should not interfere with that. However, a labiaplasty should change any negative sensation you felt prior to your surgery such as chafing, pinching, pulling, or other discomfort caused by excess of labial tissue.

If there was any sexual hindrance during intercourse caused by excess labial skin, your partner will notice it is no longer there.

Yes, in fact, it’s quite common to combine the two surgeries at the same time. Women often request a clitoral hood reduction or vaginal tightening to be done at the same time as well.

Cost depends on the procedure necessary to meet your expectations, costs may vary. You will be told up front the full price of your personal labiaplasty once your doctor establishes how much or how little needs to be done in your case.