What is a Labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that corrects excessively long, enlarged or redundant labia minora tissue and can make the external genitalia (the vulva ) more cosmetically appealing. Women with enlarged or elongated labia may feel very conscious when wearing tight clothing or swimwear, as the outline of the labia may be visible through the clothing. Enlarged labia may also cause women to feel self-conscious during intimate contact. Some are concerned about asymmetry of their labias, or they may have pain or discomfort during sex or with exercise. Occasionally, redundant labia tissue predisposes to yeast infections or creates friction tears of the tissue. During a labiaplasty, excess or stretched-out labia minora tissue is excised to create a more neat and tidy appearance to this region and to treat associated physical concerns. Occasionally excess tissue around the clitoral hood is also carefully trimmed as part of the procedure. Who is a Good Candidate for Labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is a personal procedure that should certainly not be associated with embarrassment or shame. Women of all backgrounds, shapes, sizes and cultures seek labiaplasty. Sometimes after childbearing, labial tissue can become stretched out or redundant, and following menopause the vulvar lips can droop with loss of collagen and elastin. Many women are congenitally born with asymmetric or excess labial tissue. Women who experience awkwardness, pain with intercourse, or discomfort when walking or with exercise due to excess labia tissue are candidates for a labiaplasty. Other women are simply looking to improve the appearance of this part of their body to look as youthful as they feel. Rejuvenation of the labia area can be an empowering experience, potentially improving a woman s body image, self-esteem and comfort during intimacy. Can Labiaplasty Be Done Before Pregnancy? A labiaplasty can certainly be performed at any time in a woman s life. Labiaplasty is considered a quality of life procedure, and is a personal decision. Having surgery will in no way influence future pregnancies or childbirth delivery options. What Are the Different Types of Labiaplasty? Labia Minora Reduction A labiaplasty usually involves trimming the inner lips of the labia, known as the labia minora . Only the inner or outer lips of the vulva are treated; the vagina is not normally addressed during a labiaplasty. Labia Majora Reduction Occasionally, the outer lips of the genitalia ( labia majora ) are trimmed to additionally reduce their prominence. This procedure involves incisions in the skin of the labia majora and is associated with-potentially additional scars and post-surgical swelling during healing. Clitoral Hood Reduction For women with redundant clitoral hood tissue, a reduction of the clitoral hood can also be performed as part of a labiaplasty. Clitoral hood reduction involves careful trimming of excess skin that hangs over the clitoris. The overlying skin is then rearranged without risking nerve injury or affecting sexual sensation or stimulation. Labiaplasty procedure In order to ensure complete comfort and relaxation, we perform labiaplasty as an Day care procedure in the operating room, under a short and safe general anesthesia or under local anesthesia. Local anesthetic is used to prevent bleeding and bruising during surgery, and to keep the area numb for many hours after surgery. Excess labial tissue is trimmed, the clitoral hood is reduced if appropriate, and a neat and tidy closure is performed in multiple layers using dissolving (absorbable) sutures. Antibiotic ointment is applied, and an absorbable pad is placed over the incisions. Surgery takes around 1-2 hours to complete, and women are allowed to return home a few hours after awakening. Types of Labiaplasty Wedge Labiaplasty Many surgeons these days are performing wedge labiaplasty, for two main reasons: A wedge of tissue is removed from the middle area of the labia, preserving the natural labial edge for a less obviously surgical look. The wedge method leaves a shorter scar that s harder to see because it runs across the labia rather than along the edge. However, there are some potential drawbacks to this approach. The wedge technique generally only addresses the middle one third of the labia and does not treat the irregular dark hyperpigmented edge of the posterior parts of the labia. It also does not treat excessive clitoral hood tissues which commonly accompany prominent labia minora. In addition, the wedge technique creates a condition where the amount of tissue resected must be balanced against creating wound tension with closure. Excising too much tissue may result in a potential for wound separation, whereas conservative resection may produce insufficient reduction. It takes an experienced surgeon to advise you on the anticipated results. Trim Labiaplasty Until recently, trim labiaplasty was the go-to choice for women who wanted to improve the appearance of their labia. This method, as the name implies, involves trimming the excess labia tissue to a more proportionate size and shape relative to the rest of the vaginal area. Many women appreciate that the trim method removes the existing edges of the inner labia, which can darken with age or following pregnancy. The tissue is typically excised from the clitoral hood and along the edge of the labia minora to the vaginal forchette. In this manner, excess tissue from the upper, middle and lower one/thirds of the inner lips can be removed. The trim technique leaves a longer scar but it is tension free and commonly is barely visible. Unlike the wedge, wound separation is less likely. An irregular, thickened and darkened edge is what leads so many of our patients to choose trim labiaplasty as their preferred approach. For those with excess tissue limited to the mid portions of the labia only, the wedge method is an excellent option. Wedge vs. Trim: Which Is Best? Both procedures accomplish the primary goal of labia reduction just fine. The question of which labiaplasty technique will give you better results depends on your unique anatomy and your personal goals for surgery. What is the Recovery After Labiaplasty? Mild discomfort is treated with oral pain medication for a few days. Swelling and bruising of the genital region can develop over the first few days. You may shower the next day, and will apply antibiotic ointment daily. If you start your menstrual cycle, it is recommended you avoid using tampons for your next 1-2 cycles to avoid irritation of the incisions while they are healing. At least couple of days should be taken off work or arrange to work from home during this time. Aggressive physical activity should be avoided for at least a week or two after surgery. Sexual intercourse should be avoided for approximately 6 weeks after a labiaplasty. By week 6 to 8, the healing is complete, and no restrictions are needed. Like any surgery, it takes at least 6 weeks for the initial swelling to recede, and 6 months up to a year for the results to be absolutely complete. Incisions are hidden in the natural crease of the labia region. There is usually very little scarring, as incisions are made in the labial mucosa (similar to the inside of the mouth or the gums) rather than the skin. Possible Complications of Surgery Some complications associated with labiaplasty are specific to this procedure, while others are complications that could be encountered as a result of any cosmetic surgery, or any surgical procedure in general. Complications common to nearly all surgical procedures include bleeding, bruising, swelling, infection, and scarring. Since labiaplasty is often performed under local anesthetic and sedation rather than general anesthetic, the risks are somewhat less than with more invasive surgical procedures. Procedure specific complications include Loss of sensation, Spotting, Difficulty urinating ,Change in pigmentation, Asymmetrical results after full healing has occurred ,Separation of the incision site; this occurs in roughly five percent of wedge labiaplasty patients, but is easily to correct. The majority of these symptoms will also be temporary, and resolve within a few days to a few weeks depending on the individual symptom and how quickly your healing progresses. Will the procedure affect my fertility? No, the procedure will have no affect on your ability to have children. However, you should use contraception to avoid pregnancy before and after the procedure. Your surgeon will cancel your procedure if you are pregnant on the appointed day. After surgery, you should avoid giving birth for one year following the procedure. As a normal delivery would stretch the tissue and damage the results achieved. Will there be scarring? There is usually evidence of scarring following surgical incisions. Your surgeon will try to make the incisions in the least conspicuous areas so that the scarring may be virtually invisible. Even visible scarring will tend to fade over time. Will labiaplasty affect my sensitivity? Sensitivity typically stays the same after labiaplasty when done right. After recovery, sexual intercourse is often more enjoyable, because patients feel more confident without the excess skin.

Get the App

For Doctors

Book Appointment

Treatment

Ask a Question

Plan my Surgery

Health Feed

Health Feed

Find Doctors

Health Packages

AllQ&AsTips

Home > Labiaplasty > Health Feed > Tips

Labiaplasty Tips

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

All About Designer Labiaplasty!

Dr. Inthu M93%(5489 ratings)

MBBS, M.S Obstetrics & Gynaecology, F.MA...read more

Gynaecologist•Chennai

Labiaplasty is a process through which the skin outside the vaginal opening, called labia minora, is reduced. This process is commonly called designer labiaplasty or designer vagina as it is chosen by women to beautify their vaginal area. It includes various methods such as wedge method, trim method, rim method, barbie look method, hybrid method, etc

This surgery can be performed alone or along with another process called vaginoplasty. This surgery alters the shape of the labia and its ...more

Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip

Labiaplasty - Know Procedure Of It!

Dr. Mithilesh Mishra

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MRCS (UK)

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Mumbai

The vagina is composed of labia majora, labia minora and the clitoral head. In labiaplasty, the appearance of the external genitalia, specifically the labia minora are altered. The labia minora are the flaps of skin on either side of the vagina. With age and/or pregnancy, these can become dark, can sag or can enlarge over a period of time. While some women simply are bothered by the aesthetic appearance of it, others might have discomfort as a result of this.

This is where labiaplasty p...more

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip

Labiaplasty (Vaginal Plastic Surgery) - Things Women Should Know!

Dr. Ajaya Kashyap88%(664 ratings)

American Board of Plastic Surgery, , Ame...read more

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Delhi

Labioplasty or Labia Correction is performed by women who want reduction of the inner lips on the outside of the vagina or labia minora. The reduction is done as many women are uncomfortable with the shape as well as the size of their labia. The swelling of the labia often causes discomfort in exercising, and women are unable to wear bathing suits as well as fitting clothes. It also causes interference in the sexual activity and sometimes it becomes very embarrassing and difficult to maintain ba...more

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip

Labiaplasty

Dr. Abhishek Vijayakumar91%(2318 ratings)

MCh Plastic Surgery, MS - General Surger...read more

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore

What is a Labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that corrects excessively long, enlarged or redundant labia minora tissue and can make the external genitalia (the vulva ) more cosmetically appealing. Women with enlarged or elongated labia may feel very conscious when wearing tight clothing or swimwear, as the outline of the labia may be visible through the clothing. Enlarged labia may also cause women to feel self-conscious during intimate contact. Some are concerned about ...more

2618 people found this helpful

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Labiaplasty: Things You Need To Know!

Dr. Sumeet Jaiswal88%(1189 ratings)

M.Ch - Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Indore

Lip Correction is performed by women who want reduction of the inner lips on the outside of the vagina or labia minora. The reduction is done as many women are uncomfortable with the shape as well as the size of their labia. The swelling of the labia often causes discomfort in exercising, and women are unable to wear bathing suits as well as fitting clothes. It also causes interference in the sexual activity and sometimes it becomes very embarrassing and difficult to maintain basic hygiene.
...more

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Cosmetic Gynaecology - 7 Techniques For You

Dr. Meera Sethi90%(206 ratings)

MBBS, Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetric...read more

Gynaecologist•Delhi

A woman is an extraordinary and beautiful creation of nature, and it is natural that she would want to see herself as perfect and complete. And, staying sexually attractive is one of the major factors that motivate a woman to seek the benefits of Cosmetic Gynaecology. Cosmetic Gynaecology or Intimate Aesthetic Surgery covers procedures which alter the appearance of female external genitalia and make it seem more natural and youthful. These methods, aid in correcting congenital defects, enhances ...more

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Know More About Cosmetic Gynaecology!

Dr. Savita Gupta90%(74 ratings)

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynae...read more

IVF Specialist•Alwar

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

What is Cosmetogynaecology?

Dr. Jagdip Shah89%(192 ratings)

MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, DGO, MBBS...read more

Gynaecologist•Mumbai

What is Cosmetogynaecology?

Cosmetogynaecology refers to the specialization in female cosmetic medicine and surgery. We live in an age where appearance primarily defines your personality and acts a great deal in boosting self-confidence and morale.

Since time immemorial, we have never been pleased with what have been given to us. Thanks to this trait, scientists are always looking for new ways to satisfy our needs. Don t like your nose? Think it s too fat? Want to look like Meg...more

Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip

Home Remedies That Ease Your Hydrocele

Dr. Ramesh Arumugam94%(847 ratings)

MBBS, M.Ch - Urology, MS - General Surge...read more

Urologist•

What is hydrocele?

What are the signs and symptoms of hydrocele?

Signs and symptoms of a hydrocele include the presence of a large, painless lump in the scrotum. Other signs and symptoms can include:

A dull ache that may occur intermittently

Swelling which is localised and does not affect both sides

Red or swollen scrotum

A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum.

What are possible...more

Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip

8 Foods That Will Help You Deal With Hydrocele

Dr. Vineet Malhotra

MBBS

Urologist•Delhi

What is hydrocele?

Hydrocele is a type of hernias which is caused when fluid accumulates in the tissue that surrounds a testicle. It may occur on one or both sides of the scrotum and the swelling can increase in size over time.

The fluid buildup results from a weakness in the wall of the scrotal sac or difficulties along the spermatic cord that carries sperm and fluids into and out of the testicle. Hydrocele is most common among newborns but can also occur among olde...more

Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip

Reducing breast size naturally

Dr. Swadesh Kumar Agrawal

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Hathras

The breasts of women are formed from two types of tissue, adipose tissue and glandular tissue. Adipose is a fatty tissue that makes up the breast from inside by filling itself in the structure. Glandular tissue is a form of tissue specialized for production of milk in females mainly controlled by hormones in the body like progesterone. ;

From the age of puberty, breasts start to develop till 50 or 60 years of age. This breast is beautification of women and large brea...more

549 people found this helpful

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Penile itching home remedies

Dr. Ankur Kumar91%(7833 ratings)

B.A.M.S, Diploma In Nutrition & Health E...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Delhi

Penile itching is a condition which may arise because of a sexually transmitted disease or not but it can be so serious that it can start disrupting your day to day life.

;

Cause of penile itching:

There are a lot of causes for this condition of penile itching and this may include a lot of sexually transmitted disease and some of the most common cause of penile itching are mentioned below: ;

Genital herpes: this medical cond...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Top 10 Doctors for Fistula Surgeries in Bangalore

Dr. Venkata Mukunda M84%(481 ratings)

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

General Surgeon•Bangalore

1. Dr. K. N. Srikanth

Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-k-n-srikanth-general-surgeon ;

Mbbs, Ms. - general surgery, frcs - general surgery

35 years experience 250 - 500 at clinic 300 online

He has a great educational background and extensive clinical experience as a doctor. He is a highly renowned laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon having 35 years of experience in his field and a reputed name in the local area of bangalor...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Top 8 Doctors for Penis Pain in Bangalore

Dr. Yogesh Dattatraya Kaje85%(18 ratings)

MBBS, MS General Surgery, M. Ch. Urology...read more

Urologist•Pune

1. Dr. Phanindra v v

Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-phanindra-v-v-ayurveda

Md - ayurveda, fellowship in cardiac rehabilitation

17 years experience 400 at clinic 1600 online ;

Dr. Phanindra has a respectable education as well as vast clinical experience as a physician. He received his md in ayurveda from skamch & rc bangalore and a fellowship in cardiac rehabilitation from medvarsity. He also holds a bachelor of ayu...more

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Balanitis - What Should You Know?

Dr. Rajesh Tewari92%(5409 ratings)

Diploma in Paediatrics, MBBS

Sexologist•Dehradun

Balanitis is an infection of the male genitalia that can have very uncomfortable effects. Balanitis causes inflammation in foreskin or the head of the penis. Balanitis generally occurs in uncircumcised men and may be very painful. However, it is not so dangerous or serious.

The good news is that it is easily preventable and treatable. Let us find out why it happens and how to deal with it.

Causes of Balanitis

Knowing the causes of Balanitis can help prevent the conditi...more

Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip

Vaginal Vault Prolapse - How To Get It Sorted?

Dr. Asha Gavade88%(1098 ratings)

DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology, MBBS

Gynaecologist•Pune

Vaginal Vault Prolapse is the condition where the upper portion of the vagina may lose its normal shape and drop or sag down into the vaginal canal or maybe even outside the vagina. This may occur after a hysterectomy or even simultaneously with uterine prolapse.

The treatment of vaginal vault prolapse varies with the severity and extremity of your symptoms. Your health care provider may suggest medications and physical therapy to treat your condition if you feel that the prolapse is n...more

Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip

Breast Reduction Surgery - Know More About It!

Dr. Shubhangi Mestry

MBBS, FCPS - Dermatology, Venereology & ...read more

Dermatologist•Mumbai

Breasts are integral to womanhood. They define a woman s beauty. Well grown, firmer breasts are what every woman dreams of. However, not many women are lucky enough to have the perfect shape and size of breasts. A common belief among people is that bigger the size of the breasts, the better they are. This is a big misconception. The ideal breast size is the one that is in proportion to the rest of the body. Bigger breasts do not look good on women with smaller structure and are also prone to sag...more

Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip

Orbital Cellulitis - Have Ayurveda At Your Rescue!

Dr. Bharat Bhushan (Ayurveda-ophthalmology)89%(14 ratings)

BAMS, CRAV - Ophthalmology

Ayurvedic Doctor•Gurgaon

Infection of the soft tissues in the eye socket is known as orbital cellulitis. It is a serious infection that can cause permanent vision damage and fatal complications. Such an infection can occur at any age, although it commonly affects children. It is known as orbital cellulitis since it develops behind the eyeball, i.e. in the orbit of the eye.

One may also suffer from Periorbital Cellulitis when the infection occurs in front of the eyeball. Such an infection can spread to the skin ...more

Book appointment with top doctors for Labiaplasty treatment

View fees, clinic timings and reviews

Ask a free question

Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors

posted anonymously