Everything You Need to Know About Labiaplasty
A woman’s most intimate body parts can affect her health, hygiene, selfhood, and sensuality. Feminine rejuvenation is increasingly sought after, including non-surgical treatments and labiaplasty. From patients who would benefit from increased functionality to those who desire enhanced physical comfort or sexual confidence, the methods available can improve patients’ overall quality of life.
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What Is Labiaplasty?
Labiaplasty is a form of female genital plastic surgery that aims to reduce or reshape the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) and sometimes the labia majora (outer vaginal lips) and clitoris in the vulva (the external female genitals).
Labia minoraplasty is the most common procedure, as many women struggle with excessive tissue in the labia minora that impedes daily functioning or negatively impacts their self-esteem. Labiaplasty differs from other female genital plastic surgeries, such as clitoral hood reduction, monsplasty, perineoplasty, and vaginoplasty, to name a few. These procedures can be combined, depending on the patient’s needs and goals.
There are various techniques involved in labia minoraplasty, but the most common are trim and wedge labiaplasties. The wedge technique preserves the natural labial edges, while the trim technique can remold the edges if a patient is unhappy with their thickness or pigment. Each patient’s unique body and goals will determine how the surgery proceeds.
Who Is a Candidate For Labiaplasty?
Labiaplasty and other forms of female genital plastic surgeries are increasing in popularity. Aging and hormonal changes after pregnancy or menopause can leave women dissatisfied with the appearance or functionality of their genitalia. In other cases, a person might simply want the appearance of their intimate areas to reflect how they feel about their own body. There are many reasons patients are interested in labiaplasty, including:
- Itching and chafing
- Personal hygiene and odor issues
- Discomfort during sports and exercise
- Pain during sex
- Urinary tract infections or deviation of urine stream
- Exposure in bathing suits or tight clothing
Your surgeon will discuss your childbirth and reproductive health history, as well as your goals and expectations.
What Is Labiaplasty Recovery Like?
Labiaplasty is an outpatient surgery, and usually, a person can resume work and normal activities within two weeks of the procedure. Strenuous activities and sexual intercourse should be avoided for about six weeks after surgery. It can take up to six months to fully recover, but if patient satisfaction rates are any indication, it’s worth the wait.
What Is Sex Like After Labiaplasty?
Many patients report a significant improvement in their sex lives after labiaplasty. Some of the benefits of labiaplasty include increased self-esteem and sexual confidence, a decrease in sexual discomfort, enhanced experience with orgasm, and an overall improvement in sex life.
Not only can labiaplasty enable you to feel physically and psychologically comfortable in your own skin, but depending on the specifics of the surgery, it may intensify physical sensations, making sexual intimacy more satisfying.
How Much Does Labiaplasty Cost?
Because every patient has a unique anatomy and goals for surgery, the cost of labiaplasty varies. At your consultation, Dr. Willard will provide you with an accurate cost for your procedure.
What Is Vaginal Rejuvenation?
For those interested in non-surgical treatments for feminine rejuvenation, Piedmont Plastic Surgery offers ThermiVa®. This convenient and effective treatment uses radiofrequency waves to tighten the vagina and labia.
Some benefits of ThermiVa® include:
- Tighter vaginal tissues and smoother labia
- Increased vaginal lubrication without hormone treatments
- Improved bladder control, especially when combined with Kegel exercises
- Better vaginal muscle control, resulting in improved sexual function
There is no recovery period—you can resume normal activities immediately following treatment. Patients usually start to see results in three months, with continued improvement for six months or more. Yearly treatments are recommended to maintain results.
Interested In Labiaplasty Near High Point, NC?
If you’d like to learn more about your options for vaginal health and rejuvenation, fill out our online contact form or schedule a consultation by calling (336) 886-1667. We look forward to assisting you on your journey to renewed femininity!