Why would someone get a labiaplasty?

Choosing to have a labiaplasty Most women undergo surgery to reduce the excess labia which twists and turn and causes pain and irritation. Others want to restore their youthful look after childbirth or aging.

Does labiaplasty make you tighter?

Labiaplasty is usually performed to reduce the size and improve the shape of labia minora as well as labia majora. In some cases, the labia minora alone may need improvement. The surgeon will trim the excess labial tissue to make it tighter.

Is a labiaplasty painful?

Labiaplasty is not a particularly painful procedure, and patients are encouraged to be up and about straight away. Some swelling, bruising and soreness should be expected post-procedure. Most of the swelling usually settles in the first few days or early weeks.

What are benefits of labiaplasty?

Improved Vaginal Aesthetics During a labiaplasty procedure, the darkly pigmented and low-hanging tissues of the inner vaginal lips can be targeted. A modest amount of this textured tissue is gently removed to reveal a smoother, lighter-toned mucosa that causes minimal friction to the labia majora.

When do you need labiaplasty?

A labiaplasty is not usually available on the NHS. But it may be offered in some circumstances – for example, if the vaginal lips are abnormal, to repair tears after childbirth, or to remove cancerous tissue if a woman has vulval cancer.

How much is labiaplasty cost?

How much does labiaplasty cost? While the price of the procedure varies from patient to patient, you should expect to pay between $4,750 – $6,000 for labiaplasty.

Is it normal to have extra skin down there?

What is labial hypertrophy and is it normal? Labial hypertrophy is the medical term for when one or both of the vaginal lips or labia is larger than usual. Having enlarged labia is normal and not a cause for concern. Many people are born with large and often asymmetrical labia and experience no negative side effects.

What can go wrong in labiaplasty?

A labiaplasty can occasionally result in:

• bleeding.
• infection.
• scarring of tissue.
• reduced sensitivity of the genitals.

How do you get rid of vagina lips?

A labiaplasty can be done using either a general anaesthetic or a local anaesthetic with sedation. It involves shortening or reshaping the vaginal lips. The unwanted tissue is cut away with a scalpel or laser. The loose edge may be stitched with fine, dissolvable stitches.

Can you give birth after labiaplasty?

Fortunately, the risks of giving birth to children after a labiaplasty procedure are always minimal, if any at all. There is a slight risk of seeing new, hormone-related tissue growth, and of experiencing additional stretching and laxity in the remaining labial tissues.

Should I get labiaplasty?

Labial reconstruction surgery may be advised for women experiencing discomfort due to enlarged or distorted labia, which could be catching on their clothing, making having sex or inserting tampons painful, or preventing them from doing exercise or sitting down comfortably.