Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty or also known as vaginal rejuvenation is performed to alter the labia minora (inner labia) and the labia majora (outer labia), the folds of skin surrounding the human vulva. Reshaping the folds closest to the clitoris, to create a ‘tucked in’ appearance.

The goal of the procedure is to reduce the labia minora so that they don’t hang below the hair-bearing labia majora. A labiaplasty may be performed to reduce asymmetry when one is longer than the other, or, more commonly, to reduce the length of both labia so that the labia no longer twist, tug or fall out of a bathing suit.

There are two main types of procedures to address the labia minora: edge resection and wedge resection. Both of which are usually done under anesthesia.

Edge resection involves trimming the “excess” protruding edges of the labia, the way you’d trim your hair during a haircut, for instance.

Wedge resection maintains the original labial edges by cutting wedge-shaped slivers of skin out of the center of the labia minora, bringing the remaining skin together with dissolvable sutures.

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 symptomes of mensis 2 days before the procedure.
• Eat healthy, and drink plenty of water in the days leading up to the procedure.


Labiaplasty is a procedure that can be done under either local anesthesia with oral sedation or under general anesthesia.
The most common type of labiaplasty is the trim procedure, in which the extra tissue is removed and sewn up directly. Next in popularity is the wedge procedure, which maintains a natural border after a pie-shaped piece of tissue has been removed. Extra folds of the clitoral hood can also be reduced at the same time. Closure is usually done with absorbable sutures.

• Expect the area to be swollen and may seem larger. Cold compression will help reduce swell and itch. Cold compression, not more than 20 minutes.

• The patient can leave the clinic at the same day of the surgery after monitoring the patient’s condition.

• Most patients take a week off from work.

• Wear loose clothing to avoid friction and excessive pain.
• Take salt or sitz baths to relieve soreness.
• Avoid exercise and rigorous activities.
• Abstain from tampon use and sex for at least 4 to 6 weeks.

Risk may include:

Decreased vulvar sensitivity.
Chronic dryness.
Numbness.
Scarring that results in painful vaginal sex.
Bleeding.
Hematoma.
Infection.