Labiaplasty is a minor plastic surgery procedure designed to beautify the appearance of the labia minora (the inner labia) and the connecting labia majora (the outer part of the female genitalia) to enhance their functionality.
The labiaplasty operation involves surgically removing the excess genitalia tissue from the inner or outer labia. It is primarily geared toward reducing the size of outwardly protruding inner tissues of the female genitalia (beyond the edges of the labia majora) and correcting asymmetry and irregularities of the genitalia. This operation has become increasingly popular among a plethora of women because they see it as a solution to their genitalia-related concerns.
It has become more common for women to express dissatisfaction with the anatomical appearance of their labia due to the asymmetry or overly enlarged size of each labium. Additionally, many women complain about the dark color of their labia (usually compared to the surrounding skin). Women express their physical discomfort as a result of the chafing of the labia while exercising or wearing tight-fitting clothing. There are also complaints about the reactions of intimate partners during sexual intercourse.
Labiaplasty is a corrective genital surgery to precisely alter the size of the labia minora (the inner labia),the labia majora (the outer labia),and, when necessary, the clitoral hood.
For some patients, all that is required is to reduce the size of the inner folds of skin (or labia minora/small lips) around the vaginal opening, while with other patients, the best results are obtained when the large lips (or labia majora) are reduced. Some other patients may also require a reduction of the clitoral skin. Generally, genital aesthetic operations that involve both the reduction of the labia minora and that of the clitoral hood are desired.
Labiaplasty is performed to provide psychological and functional comfort to patients and help them achieve their cosmetic goals. A woman deserves to feel self-confident and comfortable in her body. With labiaplasty, patients end up feeling more self-confident, they exercise more comfortably, and they can confidently put on swimsuits and go to the beach.
Labiaplasty is an operation that is performed to reduce the size of enlarged vaginal lips - this could be the labia majora or the labia minora.
On the one hand, the inner vaginal lips generally start growing at puberty and this growth may speed up with time, especially during pregnancy and childbirth.
On the other hand, the enlargement of the outer vaginal lips occurs with aging. Aging tissues and vaginal laxity result in labial sagging. Therefore, labiaplasty is a procedure that helps to improve the aesthetic appearance of the external genital organs by improving the size and shape of the labia. This external female genital area typically consists of the clitoral hood, the labia majora, and the labia minora.
The most common purpose of a labiaplasty is to reduce the size of the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) and the clitoral hood. This helps to ensure that the inner tissues of the female genitalia do not protrude beyond the edges of the labia majora (the outer or large labia). Many women opt for labiaplasty for cosmetic reasons. Conversely, other women undergo labiaplasty to address the symptoms of enlarged labia minora and clitoral skin such as chafing, chronic wetness, dryness, or irritation.
The labia minora is part of the vulva region. It comprises the mucocutaneous (mucosa-skin) folds on either side of the vaginal opening. The labia minora has very little subcutaneous tissue and no hair cells. It starts from the clitoral hood (the skin that covers the clitoris),forms the frenulum (the area where both sides of labia minora meet posteriorly),extends down through the vaginal opening, and joins with the labia majora, forming the posterior/outer fold.
In general, the small vaginal lips (labia minora) are studied by dividing them into 3 parts with imaginary horizontal lines. The upper part includes the skin attached to the clitoris and the tissue surrounding the clitoris. The middle part is the widest and sagging part of the labia.
The third part is the part that narrows downward and curves towards the lower region of the vagina. All the aforementioned three sections are important anatomical parameters to be considered while planning the (labiaplasty) operation.
The size and shape of a female’s labia vary significantly from person to person; however, the inner vaginal lips are generally larger and wider.
The first step to take when considering undergoing a labiaplasty is to make an appointment with your doctor.
Your obstetrician first listens to your complaints and then performs a physical and gynecological examination on you. The results of the examination and the details of your complaints are now used to draft a plan for the operation. Then, the doctor shows you pictures of vaginal lips that are similar to or representative of your complaints.
At this point, your doctor shows you before and after pictures of previous surgeries to understand the kind of aesthetic appearance you desire. This helps to increase your confidence in the doctor. During the same examination session, the doctor will also discuss with you whether other vaginal rejuvenation procedures will be performed. Then, a feasible appointment date will be fixed for the surgery.
Due to the personal nature of the topic, you may experience some feelings such as embarrassment and boredom, but it is important to remember that our job as doctors is to see patients with similar complaints on a daily basis. As a woman, you should not let your feelings of embarrassment distract you from having the quality of life you deserve.
Labiaplasty restores your freedom and ability to exercise comfortably, better enjoy sexual intercourse, and wear the clothes you want. If you are nursing the idea of having a labiaplasty, you can call us directly or visit our clinic to see and get detailed information about before and after pictures of thousands of successful (labiaplasty) surgeries performed in our clinic.
Labiaplasty surgery is also known as labia minora reduction surgery. Labiaplasty is a popular surgical treatment option for women of all ages. This surgery is particularly for patients who have problems with labial asymmetry or labial sagging.
Labiaplasty procedures are performed under local anesthesia in most cases, although general anesthesia is also applicable for this procedure. The technique applied is based on individual patient parameters and anatomical location. Appropriate preoperative planning is made for each patient targeting the area that needs to be addressed.
Surgical precision and attention to detail are taken into account when performing surgery on the labia. Meticulous attention to detail is given to ensure symmetry and the best possible aesthetic results. Labiaplasty is a minor procedure that can usually be completed in less than an hour.
There are two possible solutions to reduce labia minora;
Excess, sagging vaginal lip tissue is removed and the aesthetic appearance of the area is constructed.
Women of all ages may encounter many problems with the size of their labia and/or clitoris protrusions. It is not out of place for women to have enlarged or irregularly-shaped outer or inner labia, or an asymmetry in both. Fortunately, labiaplasty could be performed to restore the aesthetics, comfort, and confidence that female patients desire to see in their bodies again.
Labiaplasty provides a tighter and smoother appearance of the labia, and it also alleviates physical discomfort caused by the undesirable shape or condition of the labia. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, but it could also be performed under local anesthesia if the patient so desires. Labiaplasty does not require hospital admission; the patient is allowed to return home immediately after the surgery.
Provided that you are an eligible patient for the process (i.e., you are without disqualifying health concerns),the surgery can be performed outside your menstrual period. If your period is very close, period delay methods can be used or you can choose to wait for your period to end. You can schedule an appointment during your menstrual period and have postmenstrual surgery.
Before surgery, for hygiene reasons, both vaginal lips should be completely shaved or epilated. Blood thinners such as aspirin should not be taken the week preceding the surgery.
Most labiaplasty operations can be completed in less than 45 minutes, depending on the condition of the clitoris and the vaginal lips. Your labiaplasty surgery will be planned based on a decision that factors in your expectations and your doctor's experience and recommendations.
We use the most up-to-date techniques and technologies in our surgical techniques. Before the operation, the patient is examined and the operation is performed in line with the patient's request and the deformities discovered during the examination. Laser labiaplasty is a process that employs a CO2 laser to make incisions during the operation. In essence, the techniques are the same; the only difference is that a laser is used instead of a scalpel. Today, this technique is frequently used in surgeries.
Labiaplasty operation;
In a labiaplasty performed by the trim method (also known as edge excision or linear labiaplasty),the excess tissue from the outer edge of the pigmented dark labia minora is cut off. This excess tissue is removed and the incision is closed with very thin absorbable sutures.
Another technique for reducing the size of the inner lip of the vagina is the wedge resection technique. This technique could be the preferred approach of the patient's clinic. In this technique, a wedge-shaped piece of tissue is removed from the inner part of the labia minora, usually from the middle of the lip. The remaining upper and lower parts of the labia are then joined.
In the third technique, the operation area can be enlarged with a 3D labiaplasty to remove excess skin on both sides of the clitoris, in addition to reducing the redundant skin of labia minora. The upshot of this is the simultaneous removal of horizontal and vertical redundant skin.
Firstly, the vaginal lips are accurately measured and the tissue to be removed is properly marked. This method ensures that the best possible symmetry of the lips is achieved. To obtain the most natural ratio, redundant skin and sagging tissue are removed from the vaginal lips. Absorbable aesthetic sutures (or dissolvable stitches) are used to close the incisions.
Proper hygiene in the genital area is very important following labiaplasty. The sutures used are dissolvable, so they do not need to be removed. Antiseptic ointments or solutions are used locally and light dressings are applied.
You may feel slight edema after your procedure, but the edema of the labiaplasty will decrease within 3 days. If you apply regular ice compresses to the operation area for the first 3 days, it will reduce the mild edema and inflammation that may occur after the procedure.
By using the recommended medication, you will have a very comfortable post-operative recovery period. Patients are advised to avoid sports activities and sexual intercourse for the first 4 weeks following the surgery. You should be able to return to work the next day after the surgery.
Vaginal lips have a fast and successful recovery rate after labiaplasty surgery - so much so that no trace of the surgery is left. A sterile bandage or antiseptic spray solutions are used to accelerate healing, prevent complications, and protect wounds.
Iodized solutions (tincture diode) are frequently preferred for cleaning the surgical area. Urine has no negative effect on the operated region due to its sterile nature. However, the area should always be kept dry and clean; you can use sterile gauze pads, which are easily found in pharmacies, to keep the area dry.
A clean toilet paper could also be used to keep the area dry, especially 3 days after the operation. For post-surgery baths, since sitting down while taking a bath exposes the operation area to more water, it is recommended to take baths while standing up to aid in healing the wound.
The recovery period is approximately the same as that of an episiotomy incision, which is an incision to facilitate the removal of a baby's head during normal childbirth (approximately 5-7 days). Full tissue consolidation occurs within 15 days. The operation area is regularly examined by the doctor until healing is complete. Particularly in the first 3 days after the operation, ice applications provide rapid recovery from edema and inflammation.
Labiaplasty surgery is not a terrifying operation, given that post-surgery complications are not common. Also, there is no risk; we are at your service 24 hours a day for your post-operation questions or problems.
As with any operation, mild edema and inflammation may occur in the operation area, but these are all temporary. The tissue, however, will decrease swelling after a few days. There is no loss of sensitivity.
Labiaplasty surgery can be performed during your menstrual period, so period tracking is not necessary.
In other words, it is perfectly safe to have labia reduction surgery at any time during your menstrual cycle. The fact that you have a menstrual period on the day of surgery does not affect the result. However, since post-operative care and hygiene can be tiring, and some women experience severe menstrual pain, it is more appropriate to perform the surgery outside your menstrual period. It is also worth noting that labiaplasty surgery does not change your menstrual cycle.
The reduction of the labia majora, also known as the labia majora reduction surgery, is achieved by removing excess adipose tissue through liposuction. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, but it can also be performed under general anesthesia if the patient wishes. This procedure does not require hospital admission.
Vagina outer lip rejuvenation and reduction operation, also known as labia majora reduction, is an operation to reduce and tighten the sagging and wrinkled outer lip skin tissue. A physical examination will show if there is excess skin and fat or just excess fat. The overall approach is to reduce excess fat and skin.
The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia, but it can also be performed under local anesthesia if the patient so desires. No special preparation or hospital stay is required; only some of your blood tests will be done before the operation.
Unless you have medical concerns, the surgery can be performed outside your menstrual period. The genital area should be completely shaved or epilated prior to surgery for hygiene reasons. If you are going to be placed under general anesthesia during the surgery, you should not eat or drink anything about 6 hours before the surgery (i.e., you will need to be on a mild fast). Blood thinners such as aspirin should not be taken the week before surgery.
In order to achieve the most natural symmetrical ratio, enlarged, sagging, and tired skin and tissue are removed from the outer vaginal lips (labia majora). In this operation, aesthetic absorbable thin sutures are used and no traces are seen from the outside as the teeth will be removed from the invisible inner places. Aesthetic stitches do not leave a trace anyway.
The procedure to reduce the labia majora by removing fat is the same as ordinary liposuction. Unnecessary adipose tissue is removed through a small incision using a cannula. Absorbable aesthetic sutures are used to close the cutting area (approximately, a 2-mm region is taken). The scars left behind after healing are not visible.
The incision site is protected with sterile surgical tape. Mild edema and ecchymosis may occur after surgery, but these will clear within a very short time. Again, your post-operative pain will not be too much; you will be given pain relief support, and you can return home after the procedure.
Applying ice compresses for a few days is effective in reducing edema and inflammation. The area will be checked by your doctor at regular intervals until healing is complete. We are at your service 24 hours a day for any questions or problems you may have before and after the surgery.
Labia reduction surgery, as with any other surgery, could have edema as a side effect. However, after a few days, this swelling will subside.
The price of labiaplasty surgery is one of the most frequently researched topics. The cost varies slightly from clinic to clinic, but generally, the operation incurs similar fees. The price of the operation is also dependent on whether accompanying genital aesthetic surgeries are performed on the patient too.
Given that price is as important as experience in this field, labiaplasty surgery is not an operation that will place much strain on your budget. For a detailed breakdown of the surgical costs, do not hesitate to contact us, or you can visit our clinic for a free appointment and see the before and after photos of the previous labiaplasty operations.
DR. FATIH ADANACIOĞLUGynecology and Obstetrics Specialist
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