SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Labia Reduction (Available Upon Request)

Overview

Labia reduction (labiaplasty) is a form of vaginal rejuvenation surgery. A labiaplasty focuses on modifying the outer and inner lips of the vagina, thereby tightening the vagina even more.

Usually, labiaplasty involves work on the labia minora, the vagina’s inner lips, near the clitoris to tuck in the lips further. Mostly, a labiaplasty is done to correct a long labia.

Procedure

A labia reduction is not necessarily a medical necessity but a cosmetic concern. Often, a small or short labia minora is considered more attractive. However, most doctors consider the procedure urgent because when the labia gets sucked into the vagina during sex, the vulvar skin may tear and cause pain.

Certain things may irritate the vulvar skin, like wearing tight underwear, running, walking, cycling and sitting. These activities may also lead to vulvar skin tears. Therefore, two procedures exist to work on the labia minora: edge and wedge resection. Both surgeries take place under anaesthesia.

Edge resection is the process of trimming extra pieces of the labia sticking out unnaturally. However, wedge resection maintains the labial edges and involves cutting away snippets of skin from the middle of the labia minora. Finally, the remaining skin is gathered with the use of dissolvable sutures.

Two types of techniques address issues with the labia majora such as:

  • Tissue excision or liposuction is used to correct a long or full labia
  • Fillers or injectable fat plump the labia to add more volume in parts of the vaginal lips.

Recovery

Labia reduction is treated as a day case, meaning that after surgery, you can return home to recover fully. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories are prescribed to prevent infection and treat pain after surgery. When recovering at home, you will be provided with a list of post-operative instructions on the type of clothing to wear and how to treat pain and prevent infection.

FAQ

1How do I know I qualify for a labia reduction?
You need to be healthy in order to undergo this type of procedure. If you have any pre-existing condition, you most likely cannot go under the knife to correct the size of your labia.
2Are there risks associated with labia reduction?
Although rare, some of the risks of the procedure include:
  • Decreased sensitivity in the area
  • Vaginal dryness
  • A numb sensation
  • Scarring that can make sex extremely painful
3Why are my labia so large?
Labial hypertrophy occurs due to an enlarged labia as a result of hormonal changes, pregnancy and vulva changes because of age. Unfortunately, there is no precise measurement of how long the labia should be.

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