Are You a Candidate for Labiaplasty?
Nov 04, 2024
Whether the changes are due to aging, genetics, childbirth, or weight loss, the shape and size of your labia can affect your physical and emotional health. Labiaplasty offers a solution.
Vanderbilt-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Blumenauer and his team at Oceana Aesthetics in Stuart, Florida, offer expert surgical and non-surgical solutions for your aesthetic concerns, including labiaplasty.
Learn more about the procedure and who might be a good candidate for labiaplasty.
Labiaplasty involves surgically reshaping the folds of skin (labia) surrounding the vagina and urethra. The procedure can vary based on patient needs and may include trimming excess tissue, restoring lost volume with fillers or fat grafts, or correcting asymmetry.
Before scheduling a labiaplasty, Dr. Blumenauer discusses surgical details, presurgical instructions, and recovery expectations.
Generally, however, labiaplasty is an outpatient procedure that takes about two hours. Afterward, you’re monitored closely for a few hours and then sent home to rest and heal. Since rest is imperative, we recommend assistance with household chores, childcare, etc., for the first few days after the surgery.
Most individuals return to their daily routine within a week, but you may need to refrain from sexual intercourse for six weeks. Strenuous exercise and activities like cycling or swimming may also be limited for several weeks.
Labiaplasty is a personal decision. The best candidates are those who have thoroughly considered their reasons for wanting the procedure. It’s also critical to have realistic expectations about what labiaplasty can achieve.
As with any surgery, candidates should be in good general health and free from conditions that could impair healing, such as uncontrolled diabetes or bleeding disorders. Smoking can also interfere with healing.
Otherwise, common reasons for labiaplasty include:
Excess labial tissue can cause irritation or pain during activities like cycling, running, or even sitting for long periods.
Unnecessary labial tissue can lead to discomfort, friction, or pain during sex.
Some individuals find it difficult to maintain hygiene due to enlarged or asymmetric labial tissue, which can lead to recurrent infections or other concerns.
You may consider labiaplasty to feel more confident about the appearance of the vulvovaginal area, as enlarged or asymmetrical labia may cause self-consciousness.
Schedule an evaluation at Oceana Aesthetics today to learn more about labiaplasty or other services we offer. Call the office or book an appointment online.