Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that involves reduction in the size and alteration in the shape of the labia minora or labia majora.
Labiaplasty may be one of the least common procedures performed by plastic surgeons, but it is part of an emerging trend as women have become increasingly interested in improving the functionality and appearance of just about any part of their bodies. Since more and more women are shaving in the pubic area and, as a consequence, notice the extension of the labia. In addition, women are more conscious of changes in any area of the body that may signify aging--including the groin area.
Reasons to consider this procedure:
- Female cyclists find discomfort during riding
- Equestrians bothered during horseback riding.
- Labia getting caught in jeans or underwear
- Labia being exposed when wearing a swimsuit bottom
- Women feel inhibited in intimacy and sexual situations
- Discomfort and irritation of the labial tissues
About the Procedure:
Can be performed in our surgery centre under a general anesthesia. The procedure takes 1-2 hours and is always done as an out patient.
After Care:
There is swelling and minimal bleeding. Comfort can be obtained with regular sits baths. An absorbable stitch provides greatest comfort during recovery.
Cost of the procedure:
The cost of the Labiaplasty can range from $1500- $3500, depending on the surgical procedure.
Type of procedure:
Aesthetic surgery of female genitalia is an uncommon procedure performed by gynecologists and plastic surgeons. Among the main procedures available, labia minora reduction can achieve excellent results, and the new genitalia greatly enhance self-esteem. In addition to the aesthetic outcome, better local hygiene, relief of chronic irritations, and lower interference with sexual intercourse have been reported as the main additional benefits. Recently, increased attention has been focused on cosmetic results and surgical techniques for labia minora reduction. Among the main options, simple protuberant tissue resection is the most simple and commonly used technique. Despite the reproducibility of the technique, this procedure removes the natural contour of the labia minora and replaces it with an irregular suture line with an unsatisfactory aesthetic result. In addition, wide and simple resection of the protuberant tissue can occasionally extend to the clitoris and put sexuality at risk.
To avoid these undesirable aesthetic and functional outcomes, we use a simple and reliable technique based on inferior wedge labia minora resection and superior pedicle flap reconstruction.
How do I know if I have this problem:
Currently, labia minora hypertrophy constitutes a well-recognized physical deformity; however, there is no consensus about the objective clinical definition. Some physicians have utilized a length of 5 cm or less calculated horizontally from the midline. Other investigators have suggested that normal labia minora length is less than 4 cm when measured between the base and its free edge. Individual aesthetic evaluation is necessary prior to any surgery, and it is our impression that most patients have their own idea of what constitutes normal aesthetic appearance.
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