Exceeding Expectations One Patient at a Time

Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery that involves trimming away excess skin from the labia majora and/or the labia minora. This can have obvious aesthetic benefits for women who are unhappy with their appearance. However, a study conducted in 2008 determined that at least 63% of the women who opted for this surgery wanted to correct a functional impairment such as physical discomfort or a medical condition.

The most common non-cosmetic reason to get a Labiaplasty is physical discomfort that is caused by a longer than usual labia. This can lead to friction issues when the labia rubs against clothing, and it can limit the individual’s ability to comfortably do normal things such as exercise, have sex or sit down for an extended period of time. Other problems that can be corrected with a Labiaplasty include the removal of diseased tissue. Additionally, some women who have a long labia deal with recurring infections that are caused by the constant friction, and this can be corrected by undergoing a simple surgical procedure.

The new technologies and the increase in all types of plastic surgery are making it easier and more affordable for everyone to fix body parts that do not suit them. If a face can be made more youthful and a waistline made smaller, then it is logical for any body part to be altered to look just right. In essence, labiaplasty makes the genitals prettier and boosts the woman’s self- confidence just like breast augmentation did and does for millions of women. More importantly, function is restored when enlarged labia minora cause physical discomfort and pain during sex, from exercise, or just walking around. New technology such as laser and radio frequency makes fixing this problem easier with less pain and minimal downtime.

Any woman who is healthy and from any background or culture can re-size and reshape their genitals to be more functional, natural, youthful, and aesthetically pleasing. This is why Labiaplasty is becoming one of the most frequent cosmetic consultation requests that patients make to gynecologists and plastic surgeons. This procedure is also known as Labial Reduction Surgery, Labioplasty, or Vulvar Surgery.

An experienced physician, usually gynecologist or plastic surgeons can help you determine if you are a good candidate for a labiaplasty. Most of these procedures are completed in less than two hours, and you will be able to live a much more comfortable and healthy life after a very minimal recovery time.

Procedure may be covered by some commercial insurances plan.