Labiaplasty

A labiaplasty of the labia minora (the smaller inner vaginal lips) addresses the enlarged, irregular, or uneven tissue that can sometimes be caused by childbirth, hormonal changes, or just plain genetics.

Enlarged labia can cause problems with wearing certain tight clothing, such as bathing suits or exercise clothing. It can also be a source of chronic irritation or discomfort during sexual intimacy. The labiaplasty meticulously reshapes the large uneven edges of the inner vaginal lips and shrinks them down.

We let the patient choose the appearance she wants, from the minimal presence of the labia, the so-called “complete” labiaplasty, to a more anatomic reduction of the volume, leaving some tissue behind.

This is part of the discussion you will have during your consultation. The surgery takes 60-90 minutes and is usually performed under sedation so that you will have no memory of the procedure itself. The recovery is quick, and you will return to normal activities rapidly.

Labia majora surgery (surgery of the larger outer vaginal lips) is performed for patients who have disproportionately large labia majora, sometimes from childbirth or sometimes from estrogen stimulation. It also dramatically improves vulvar appearance in patients who have lost a large amount of weight, when all tissues lose elasticity.

It is an outpatient procedure performed in our QUAD A-accredited operating suites under local anesthesia with sedation. The recovery time is relatively short, and the patient can return to work and normal activity quickly.

In addition, many labiaplasty patients elect to undergo simultaneous vaginal rejuvenation, which is sometimes called vaginoplasty.

The clitoral hood, also called the prepuce, acts as a protective barrier to the clitoris. It is located directly over the clitoris, and for some women, there is an abundance of this tissue that completely covers the clitoris.

The surgical reduction of this excess tissue over the clitoris is called “clitoral hood reduction.” This procedure is most often performed for functional reasons and in conjunction with labiaplasty.

The sensitive clitoral nerves and the clitoris itself are always protected and never involved in the surgery. This is an outpatient procedure, which takes about 30 minutes to perform. The recovery is usually very straightforward.

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