Surgery and plastic What is the purpose of a labiaplasty?
The labiaplasty procedure aims to decrease the size of the labia minora (inner tissues of the female genitalia) so that it is flush with the labia majora (outer part of the female genitalia).
How common is labiaplasty surgery?
Statistics on labiaplasty have been collected since 2015 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The 2016 ASPS statistics report showed that labiaplasty is more popular than ever, with over 12,000 procedures performed by ASPS members last year (a 39% increase).
Are you put to sleep for labiaplasty?
The wedge approach is generally less common than the trim method, as most women prefer to have the outer edge of the labia reshaped and thus opt for the trim method. Your labiaplasty can be performed under general or local anesthesia, both of which prevent pain during the surgery.
Who performs a labiaplasty?
Both plastic surgeons and gynecologists perform labiaplasty. Though plastic surgeons don’t always have extensive training in vaginal surgery, they are highly skilled in surgical techniques of tissue repair for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes.
How do you pee after labiaplasty?
You may have some stinging with urination. Using a spray bottle filled with water to squirt on the incisions as you urinate will dilute the urine running over your incisions and take away the sting. Additionally, it gives the added benefit of cleaning the area after urination.
Will I lose feeling if I have a labiaplasty?
Since no nerves are removed or damaged during labiaplasty surgery, the sensations you feel should be the same as before treatment. In fact, since unnecessary tissue was removed, many women report enhanced sensation after labiaplasty.
Why do I have extra skin down there?
The skin on either side of your vagina is called your labia. Sometimes one or both labia can be longer and/or wider. Depending upon the size of the labia, this is sometimes referred to as “labial hypertrophy” which means, enlarged labia. This is a normal variation and usually doesn’t cause any problems.
How long does labiaplasty surgery take?
Labiaplasty usually takes about 45 minutes and may be performed under local or general anesthesia. A follow-up appointment is scheduled for two weeks, then two months after the surgery.
What causes large labial folds?
There is no known direct reason for labial hypertrophy. Doctors see it as a natural fluctuation in the human body. Just as one breast may be larger than the other, differences in the labia are usual. Some people are born with enlarged labia, while it may develop over time due to hormonal fluctuations in others.