labiaplasty

Labiaplasty is the surgical reduction of the labia minora and or labia majora, these are the outer folds and inner lips of the vagina. Most women choose labiaplasty surgery for cosmetic reasons. Improving the appearance of large or uneven labia may increase self-esteem and improve self-consciousness. There are also non-cosmetic reasons to choose labia reduction surgery. Some women may have experienced trauma or tearing during childbirth, it is also possible that their labia is naturally large or thick and they interfere with exercise. Chafing and irritation are common issues with a large labia. Reducing large labias not only helps with irritation but it also reduces the appearance of the labia when wearing tight-fitting clothes.

HOW TO CHOOSE A LABIAPLASTY SURGEON

Gynecologists, urogynecologists, and plastic surgeons encompass over 95% of the types of doctors who perform labiaplasties. It’s crucial to select a surgeon with extensive experience and appropriate training. During your consultation, ask to view before and after photos to assess the surgeon’s work. Note that some surgeons may not publicly display these images due to privacy concerns or consent issues. Dr. Judy Wei is a board-certified OB/GYN with fellowship training and specialized in aesthetic vulvovaginal surgery through one-on-one surgical preceptorship.

LABIA MINORAPLASTY

Labia minora is the smooth, more sensitive inner lips of the vagina. This surgery is for the removal of excess, floppy, or uneven tissue that often causes chronic irritation, rubbing, or discomfort during sexual intercourse. Labias can grow large with estrogen stimulation at puberty and pregnancy and with the effects of gravity with aging.

LABIA MAJORAPLASTY

Labia majora refers to the large fleshy, hair-covered outer lips of the vagina. The broader outer lips of the vulva can be enlarged with excess skin and tissue. This enlargement can cause an embarrassing bulge in pants, swimsuits, or leotards. It can also increase the discomfort of sweating in the vulva. The labia majora may be enlarged from birth, secondary to childbirth, or due to aging. Many women also find quite a large and droopy labia majora after major weight loss such as post bariatric surgery.

LABIAPLASTY FAQs

Women who are experiencing discomfort and chafing due to length of labia, or women who have tears in the labia due to childbirth are good candidates for Labiaplasty. Candidates must also have realistic positive expectations of the outcome and be in general good health.

There are many different reasons that individuals seek to have Labiaplasty, the most common reasons/benefits are as follows:

  • Excessive skin causing a bulging like appearance in clothing
  • Chafing of the area due to excessive skin rubbing against clothing
  • Insecurities of the labia appearance in bathing suits or intimate attire
  • Overall increased confidence and self esteem

No, Labiaplasty surgery only reshapes and or reduces the size of the labia. Surgical vaginal rejuvenation or vaginoplasty and non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation procedures tighten the vaginal canal

Labiaplasty is performed in the operating room of our Irvine clinic under local anesthesia. The procedure typically takes 1-3 hours. We utilize the Ellman Surgitron as our preferred tool, noted for its significantly lower invasiveness compared to frequently advertised lasers.

You will want to allow at least 6 months for all swelling to go down and healing of the skin to take place to actually see the full permanent results of this procedure.

For the first week you should limit activities, you certainly may walk around and drive but must avoid all lifting, exercise, vacuuming and swimming. Do not insert anything into the vagina! No tampons and no sex for 6 weeks. Dr. Wei will discuss all recovery medications and activities with you in detail after your surgery. Most patients are able to resume all daily activities within 8 weeks.

No maintenance is necessary. This procedure provides you with permanent results.
The only maintenance necessary will be your post operation appointments with your surgeon to monitor your healing. These scheduled appointments will be discussed with you during your preoperative consultation.

Yes, labiaplasty is an outpatient procedure. The surgery may take between 1 and 3 hours and soreness should be expected for the first week.

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