Labia Reduction
Although the term labiaplasty is broad and covers any type of plastic surgery which alters the labia, labia minora reduction is probably the most common type of labia surgery performed by plastic surgeons. Although there is a wide variation in “normal” labia minora, women with very large labia may experience physical or emotional discomfort.
If you feel self-consciousness or physical discomfort due to the size of your labia, labia reduction may be a good procedure for you. Please contact Dr. Leo Lapuerta for a consultation to learn more.
Causes and Effects of Enlarged Labia
Enlarged labia minora can be congenital or due to stretching or damage caused during childbirth. Large labia minora may result in:
- Discomfort in tight-fitting clothing
- Discomfort when exercising
- Discomfort during sex
- Hygiene difficulties
Labia minora reduction is an important part of genital rejuvenation for many patients.
Some patients also experience enlarged labia majora, which may be congenital or due to weight gain. Because the labia create the contour of your vaginal area, they have the greatest impact on the appearance of the area when you wear a swimsuit, lingerie, or form-fitting exercise clothing. For this reason, reduction of the labia minora or the labia majora is often an included procedure for vaginal rejuvenation, and is one of the most common types of genital surgery for women.
Labiaplasty Procedure
Labiaplasty is virtually always an outpatient procedure which is performed under general or local anesthesia. While labiaplasty is not as common as other types of plastic surgery, like breast augmentation, it is gaining popularity across the U.S. and in other countries as women who have long experienced discomfort due to enlarged labia minora learn about this corrective option.
Recovery from labia reduction requires about five days, although ssexual intercourse is restricted for 4-6 weeks. Some complications may occur, but they are comparable with complications of other major plastic surgery procedures.
Before you enter into any plastic surgery procedure, you should discuss your goals openly with Dr. Lapuerta. Once your goals are discussed, Dr. Lapuerta can offer an examination and let you know whether you are a candidate for labia surgery.
If you have questions about or would like to pursue labiaplasty to reach your cosmetic surgery goals, please contact Dr. Laperta today, with offices serving Pearland, Houston, Sugarland, and Friendswood, Texas.
