Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty may be right for you if you have labia that are overly large or unevenly shaped, creating discomfort or embarrassment. To find out if this is a viable solution, it’s best to consult with a plastic surgeon and discuss your case in detail.

Generally, labiaplasty is done while the patient is under local anesthesia, although general anesthesia may be used in some cases. During the procedure, an incision is made in the labia and then the tissue is trimmed and reshaped for a more even and attractive look.

Labiaplasty can be completed in as little as one to two hours, depending on the extent of the treatment required.

Typically, labiaplasty is conducted in an outpatient setting, meaning that you won’t need to be hospitalized after the surgery. However, it is important to arrange for a ride home once the procedure is finished, as the effects of anesthesia can take several hours to subside.

Following the procedure, patients may experience some swelling and bruising that should abate within a few days. Discomfort can be managed with pain medication. It is important to follow your surgeon’s instructions in caring for the treated area and avoiding overly strenuous activities during recovery.

Labiaplasty will generally result in a scar at the incision site, yet this should eventually fade and be concealed by the creases of the labia.

After the procedure, you can expect to go back to your routine activities within a few days. To allow for optimal healing, strenuous exercise should be avoided, and your surgeon’s instructions should be carefully followed. Swelling and bruising may take several weeks or months to fully subside, leaving behind the long-term result of the labiaplasty.