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Labiaplasty Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty is classified as a female genital cosmetic procedure that surgically removes parts of the labia. This surgery can involve the labia minora (the inner lips) or labia majora (the outer lips).

Women may seek a labiaplasty for various reasons, such as reducing discomfort during physical activities or discomfort from wearing tight-fitting clothing. The labiaplasty procedure is a permanent option for those women who wish to alter the anatomy of their labia.

We acknowledge this procedure is controversial to many, however, we also recognise that some women suffer from real problems and this procedure can help.

We bring our years of experience and dedication to providing personalised care, ensuring our patients feel supported throughout their treatment journey. Furthermore, we prioritise patient well-being and maintain the highest standards of safety.

Our labiaplasty services are performed by experienced doctors who assess each patient’s suitability for the procedure.

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Labiaplasty is classified as a female genital cosmetic procedure that surgically removes parts of the labia. This surgery can involve the labia minora (the inner lips) or labia majora (the outer lips).

Women may seek a labiaplasty for various reasons, such as reducing discomfort during physical activities or discomfort from wearing tight-fitting clothing. The labiaplasty procedure is a permanent option for those women who wish to alter the anatomy of their labia.

We acknowledge this procedure is controversial to many, however, we also recognise that some women suffer from real problems and this procedure can help.

We bring our years of experience and dedication to providing personalised care, ensuring our patients feel supported throughout their treatment journey. Furthermore, we prioritise patient well-being and maintain the highest standards of safety.

Our labiaplasty services are performed by experienced doctors who assess each patient’s suitability for the procedure.

Request a consultation

Labiaplasty Labiaplasty

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Why Women May Choose Labiaplasty Why Women May Choose Labiaplasty

For some women, enlarged or uneven labia can interfere with everyday activities. For example, issues may arise during sports such as cycling, horse riding, or other exercises where prolonged friction can lead to discomfort or even pain.

Others may find that tight-fitted clothing causes irritation or discomfort due to the prominence of the labia.
Intimacy can also be affected, with some women experiencing discomfort during sexual intercourse.

Labiaplasty can help address these concerns by reducing the size of the labia or correcting asymmetry. It’s important to note that labiaplasty is a highly personal decision. It can be life-changing for women dealing with physical discomfort or distress. We respect the diversity of each woman’s body and provide this surgery to those who would benefit from it.

For some women, enlarged or uneven labia can interfere with everyday activities. For example, issues may arise during sports such as cycling, horse riding, or other exercises where prolonged friction can lead to discomfort or even pain.

Others may find that tight-fitted clothing causes irritation or discomfort due to the prominence of the labia.
Intimacy can also be affected, with some women experiencing discomfort during sexual intercourse.

Labiaplasty can help address these concerns by reducing the size of the labia or correcting asymmetry. It’s important to note that labiaplasty is a highly personal decision. It can be life-changing for women dealing with physical discomfort or distress. We respect the diversity of each woman’s body and provide this surgery to those who would benefit from it.

Types of Labiaplasty: Labia Minora or Labia Majora Types of Labiaplasty: Labia Minora or Labia Majora

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Labia minora Labia minora

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Labia minora surgery focuses on the inner lips of the vulva, which may be naturally larger or uneven. Some women find that one side of the labia minora is larger than the other, causing discomfort or imbalance in appearance. In these cases, a reduction can be performed on one or both sides to create symmetry, restore comfort, and change the appearance of the area. The most common approach for labia minora surgery is reduction, where excess tissue is removed.

Labia minora surgery focuses on the inner lips of the vulva, which may be naturally larger or uneven. Some women find that one side of the labia minora is larger than the other, causing discomfort or imbalance in appearance. In these cases, a reduction can be performed on one or both sides to create symmetry, restore comfort, and change the appearance of the area. The most common approach for labia minora surgery is reduction, where excess tissue is removed.

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Labia majora Labia majora

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Labia majora surgery addresses the outer lips, which may appear too large or disproportionate for some women. This procedure can be performed to remove excess skin or reduce the volume of the labia majora, depending on the patient’s discomfort. As with labia minora surgery, labia majora adjustments can offer aesthetic and functional benefits, allowing women to feel more comfortable.

Labia majora surgery addresses the outer lips, which may appear too large or disproportionate for some women. This procedure can be performed to remove excess skin or reduce the volume of the labia majora, depending on the patient’s discomfort. As with labia minora surgery, labia majora adjustments can offer aesthetic and functional benefits, allowing women to feel more comfortable.

We evaluate each patient’s anatomy and goals to determine the most appropriate approach for their needs. Whether it involves the labia minora, the labia majora, or both, our doctors create a tailored plan to deliver the best possible outcome.

We evaluate each patient’s anatomy and goals to determine the most appropriate approach for their needs. Whether it involves the labia minora, the labia majora, or both, our doctors create a tailored plan to deliver the best possible outcome.

What to Expect of the Procedure What to Expect of the Procedure

The labiaplasty procedure typically involves trimming or reshaping the excess tissue of the labia minora and/or majora. Depending on the patient’s goals and the specific technique used, the procedure can take between one and two hours and is usually performed under local anaesthesia, although general anaesthesia can also be an option for those who prefer it.

For labia minora surgery, the excess tissue is carefully removed to achieve the desired size and shape, with care taken to preserve sensation and functionality.

In labia majora surgery, the excess skin or tissue is excised, lifting the outer lips for an altered appearance.

Recovery from labiaplasty can be managed with medication and salt baths. Most patients return to light activities within a few days, though full healing may take several weeks. We recommend avoiding strenuous activities and sexual intercourse for at around four weeks post-surgery to ensure proper healing and reduce the risk of complications.

The labiaplasty procedure typically involves trimming or reshaping the excess tissue of the labia minora and/or majora. Depending on the patient’s goals and the specific technique used, the procedure can take between one and two hours and is usually performed under local anaesthesia, although general anaesthesia can also be an option for those who prefer it.

For labia minora surgery, the excess tissue is carefully removed to achieve the desired size and shape, with care taken to preserve sensation and functionality.

In labia majora surgery, the excess skin or tissue is excised, lifting the outer lips for an altered appearance.

Recovery from labiaplasty can be managed with medication and salt baths. Most patients return to light activities within a few days, though full healing may take several weeks. We recommend avoiding strenuous activities and sexual intercourse for at around four weeks post-surgery to ensure proper healing and reduce the risk of complications.

Who is a Candidate for Labiaplasty? Who is a Candidate for Labiaplasty?

Women who experience discomfort during daily activities such as exercise or intimacy, or those who have concerns about the size or shape of their labia, may be candidates for labiaplasty. This procedure is also an option for women seeking symmetry between the labia, whether due to natural asymmetry or changes following childbirth or ageing.

It is essential that patients are in good overall health, with realistic expectations about the outcome of the surgery. During your consultation, we will discuss your concerns, goals, and medical history to determine if labiaplasty is right for you.

Women who experience discomfort during daily activities such as exercise or intimacy, or those who have concerns about the size or shape of their labia, may be candidates for labiaplasty. This procedure is also an option for women seeking symmetry between the labia, whether due to natural asymmetry or changes following childbirth or ageing.

It is essential that patients are in good overall health, with realistic expectations about the outcome of the surgery. During your consultation, we will discuss your concerns, goals, and medical history to determine if labiaplasty is right for you.

Q & A Q & A

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What is labiaplasty surgery? What is labiaplasty surgery?

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Labiaplasty is a medical procedure that reduces unwanted tissue around the labia minora (inner lips) or labia majora (outer lips). In these cases, the labia minora or labia majora cause symptoms including pain and discomfort. Some women may undergo the procedure as they would like to change the appearance of the labia.

Labiaplasty surgery is usually performed under local anaesthetic as a walk-in walk-out procedure. This can be arranged if the patient prefers it to a general anaesthetic (being put to sleep). The excess skin is removed under light sedation, and local anaesthetic and sutures are used to close the incisions made.

The procedure usually takes around an hour, and patients can go home soon afterwards. Book a consultation to meet one of our labiaplasty doctors.

Labiaplasty is a medical procedure that reduces unwanted tissue around the labia minora (inner lips) or labia majora (outer lips). In these cases, the labia minora or labia majora cause symptoms including pain and discomfort. Some women may undergo the procedure as they would like to change the appearance of the labia.

Labiaplasty surgery is usually performed under local anaesthetic as a walk-in walk-out procedure. This can be arranged if the patient prefers it to a general anaesthetic (being put to sleep). The excess skin is removed under light sedation, and local anaesthetic and sutures are used to close the incisions made.

The procedure usually takes around an hour, and patients can go home soon afterwards. Book a consultation to meet one of our labiaplasty doctors.

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Who is suitable for labiaplasty surgery? Who is suitable for labiaplasty surgery?

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There is a very wide variation in normal anatomy, and this is particularly true for the external female genitalia.

For some women their labia are large and can be a problem when doing sports like bike riding or horse riding; for others it can be uncomfortable to wear certain clothing or even precludes the wearing of swim wear; some women feel that their labia can interfere with their intimate relationships and with intercourse.

Some women consider only one side too large, which can be reduced to match the smaller side.

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There is a very wide variation in normal anatomy, and this is particularly true for the external female genitalia.

For some women their labia are large and can be a problem when doing sports like bike riding or horse riding; for others it can be uncomfortable to wear certain clothing or even precludes the wearing of swim wear; some women feel that their labia can interfere with their intimate relationships and with intercourse.

Some women consider only one side too large, which can be reduced to match the smaller side.

Book a Labiaplasty consultation

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What is the procedure of labiaplasty? What is the procedure of labiaplasty?

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Under light sedation and local anaesthetic the excess skin is removed and sutures are used to close the incisions made.

The labiaplasty procedure usually takes around an hour and patients can go home soon afterwards.

Book a Labiaplasty consultation

Under light sedation and local anaesthetic the excess skin is removed and sutures are used to close the incisions made.

The labiaplasty procedure usually takes around an hour and patients can go home soon afterwards.

Book a Labiaplasty consultation

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What is the recovery like after labiaplasty surgery? What is the recovery like after labiaplasty surgery?

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Most patients feel a little sore for two or three days after labiaplasty surgery and can usually return to work after that time, provided they don’t do a lot of walking.

Discomfort after the procedure is managed with medication and salt baths.

A pad is worn to absorb any exudate. The sutures are dissolving and, for most women, don’t need to be taken out.

Sexual activity can usually resume after three to four weeks if healing is as expected.

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Most patients feel a little sore for two or three days after labiaplasty surgery and can usually return to work after that time, provided they don’t do a lot of walking.

Discomfort after the procedure is managed with medication and salt baths.

A pad is worn to absorb any exudate. The sutures are dissolving and, for most women, don’t need to be taken out.

Sexual activity can usually resume after three to four weeks if healing is as expected.

Book a Labiaplasty consultation

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When can you resume sexual activity after a labiaplasty? When can you resume sexual activity after a labiaplasty?

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For most women, it is somewhere around a month after the labiaplasty operation, as long as their healing is normal.

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For most women, it is somewhere around a month after the labiaplasty operation, as long as their healing is normal.

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Are there visible scars after labiaplasty surgery? Are there visible scars after labiaplasty surgery?

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For most people, the scars are virtually invisible and cannot be seen after a few months of healing and remodelling of the tissues in the area.

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For most people, the scars are virtually invisible and cannot be seen after a few months of healing and remodelling of the tissues in the area.

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What are the risks involved? What are the risks involved?

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Making the decision to have cosmetic surgery is a serious one, and patients considering a procedure should also keep in mind that they need time to recover, they will need support, and possibly time off work. They may also need other therapies such as massage and compression garments.

During your consultation we will discuss the range of options available to you and recommend treatments that have the best chance of achieving your desired goals. Part of this conversation will cover, in more detail, the types of complications and risks that apply to your specific circumstances. In general, the risks and complications of surgery are:

• disappointing aesthetic outcome
• infection
• bleeding
• scarring
• significant asymmetry (a large difference between sides)
• pain
• change in skin sensation (eg. numbness)
• allergic reaction
• anaesthetic complications
• prolonged recover and wound healing
• collections of fluid

All of these may result in the need for further treatment or surgery.

Making the decision to have cosmetic surgery is a serious one, and patients considering a procedure should also keep in mind that they need time to recover, they will need support, and possibly time off work. They may also need other therapies such as massage and compression garments.

During your consultation we will discuss the range of options available to you and recommend treatments that have the best chance of achieving your desired goals. Part of this conversation will cover, in more detail, the types of complications and risks that apply to your specific circumstances. In general, the risks and complications of surgery are:

• disappointing aesthetic outcome
• infection
• bleeding
• scarring
• significant asymmetry (a large difference between sides)
• pain
• change in skin sensation (eg. numbness)
• allergic reaction
• anaesthetic complications
• prolonged recover and wound healing
• collections of fluid

All of these may result in the need for further treatment or surgery.

Our Commitment Our Commitment

Our doctors are highly trained in labia minora surgery, labia majora surgery, and the labiaplasty procedure, bringing decades of combined experience to ensure that our patients receive the best care possible. We understand that every woman’s body is unique, and our personalised approach ensures that your needs and concerns are heard and addressed.

We adhere strictly to the highest standards of patient safety, using advanced techniques to minimise recovery time and minimise your discomfort.

Our doctors are highly trained in labia minora surgery, labia majora surgery, and the labiaplasty procedure, bringing decades of combined experience to ensure that our patients receive the best care possible. We understand that every woman’s body is unique, and our personalised approach ensures that your needs and concerns are heard and addressed.

We adhere strictly to the highest standards of patient safety, using advanced techniques to minimise recovery time and minimise your discomfort.

CONTACT US FOR A CONSULTATION CONTACT US FOR A CONSULTATION

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If you are considering labiaplasty, it’s important to choose a clinic with experience to deliver the best results. The Doctors’ Studio is committed to helping women, therefore we approach every procedure with the utmost professionalism. Contact us to book a confidential consultation and start your journey today.

Book a Confidential Consultation

If you are considering labiaplasty, it’s important to choose a clinic with experience to deliver the best results. The Doctors’ Studio is committed to helping women, therefore we approach every procedure with the utmost professionalism. Contact us to book a confidential consultation and start your journey today.

Book a confidential consultation Book a confidential consultation