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Special Procedures -
Labiaplasty
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Labiaplasty is a surgical
procedure that involves
reduction in the size and
alteration in the shape of
the labia minora or labia
majora. Labiaplasty
may be one of the least
common procedures performed
by plastic surgeons, but it
is part of an emerging trend
as women have become
increasingly interested in
improving the functionality
and appearance of just about
any part of their bodies.
Since more and more women
are shaving in the pubic
area and, as a consequence,
notice the extension of the
labia. In addition,
women are more conscious of
changes in any area of the
body that may signify
aging--including the groin
area.
Reasons to
consider this procedure:
- Female cyclists find
discomfort during riding
- Equestrians bothered
during horseback riding.
- Labia getting caught
in jeans or underwear
- Labia being exposed
when wearing a swimsuit
bottom
- Women feel inhibited
in intimacy and sexual
situations
- Discomfort and
irritation of the labial
tissues
About the
Procedure:
Can be
performed in our surgery
centre under a general
anesthesia. The
procedure takes 1-2 hours
and is always done as an out
patient.
After
Care:
There is
swelling and minimal
bleeding. Comfort can
be obtained with regular
sits baths. An
absorbable stitch provides
greatest comfort during
recovery.
Cost of
the procedure:
The cost of the
Labiaplasty can range from
$1500- $3500, depending on
the surgical procedure.
Type of
procedure:
Aesthetic surgery of
female genitalia is an
uncommon procedure performed
by gynecologists and plastic
surgeons. Among the main
procedures available, labia
minora reduction can achieve
excellent results, and the
new genitalia greatly
enhance self-esteem. In
addition to the aesthetic
outcome, better local
hygiene, relief of chronic
irritations, and lower
interference with sexual
intercourse have been
reported as the main
additional benefits.
Recently, increased
attention has been focused
on cosmetic results and
surgical techniques for
labia minora reduction.
Among the main options,
simple protuberant tissue
resection is the most simple
and commonly used technique.
Despite the reproducibility
of the technique, this
procedure removes the
natural contour of the labia
minora and replaces it with
an irregular suture line
with an unsatisfactory
aesthetic result. In
addition, wide and simple
resection of the protuberant
tissue can occasionally
extend to the clitoris and
put sexuality at risk.
To avoid these
undesirable aesthetic and
functional outcomes, we use
a simple and reliable
technique based on inferior
wedge labia minora resection
and superior pedicle flap
reconstruction.
How do I
know if I have this problem:
Currently, labia minora
hypertrophy constitutes a
well-recognized physical
deformity; however, there is
no consensus about the
objective clinical
definition. Some
physicians have utilized a
length of 5 cm or less
calculated horizontally from
the midline. Other
investigators have suggested
that normal labia minora
length is less than 4 cm
when measured between the
base and its free edge.
Individual aesthetic
evaluation is necessary
prior to any surgery, and it
is our impression that most
patients have their own idea
of what constitutes normal
aesthetic appearance.
Here is
how this procedure is done:
Schedule your consultation
at The Palm Harbor Plastic
Surgery Centre.
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