Procedure | Surgical
Labia Majora Plasty
A labia majoraplasty is designed to surgically reduce the size of the outer, hair-bearing labia major.The labia majora (outer labia) are the folds of skin surrounding the human vulva. Technique over the years was recommended as safe to reduce the size of the labia majora by excising a crescent-shaped portion of the inner portion of the labia majora. This involves the reduction in size or reshaping of the inner vaginal lips.
Two method entails a trim or wedge technique. A trim technique reduces the excess skin while a wedge technique cuts a ‘V’ shaped wedge of the labia at the widest point and edges are stitched together.
Preparation:
• Taking days off work.
• Minimize the amount of smoking and alcohol 2 weeks at least ahead.
• Wearing loosest panties as much as possible.
• Get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid stressful activities like heavy exercises 1 week before.
• Postpone the procedure date if you have any symptoms of menustration 2 days before the procedure.
• Eat healthily and drink plenty of water in the days leading up to the procedure.
This procedure can be done under local anesthesia with oral sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the amount of tissue to be removed.
Two method entails a trim or wedge technique. A trim technique reduces the excess skin while a wedge technique cuts a ‘V’ shaped wedge of the labia at the widest point and edges are stitched together.
Swelling after a labia majoraplasty can last 6 months or longer, depending on the thickness of the tissue, although much of the swelling is gone by 6 weeks.
Pain medications would be prescribed to manage pain and discomfort.
Follow your post-surgical instructions regarding incisions care is critical.
Recovery varies with every individual, but most are able to resume normal activity in about 2 weeks.
After 4 weeks of the surgery, relaxing exercises and lifting light weights are permitted. However, you should refrain from running, swimming, heavy lifting, cycling, other heavy activities, and sexual intercourse for at least 4-6 weeks after the surgery.
Possible risk includes:
• Bleeding.
• Hematoma.
• Infection.
• Scarring
• Underresection/ overresection.
