Changes to the body due to aging are not confined to the face. You may also notice changes in your
genital area that cause physical discomfort and embarrassment. The vaginal lips, known as the labia,
can begin to stretch and extend beyond the opening of the vagina, making some activities that you
once enjoyed more challenging, and in some cases uncomfortable or painful.
You may decide Labiaplasty is the right choice for you if you have any
of the following concerns:
Who is a Candidate for Labiaplasty?
Changes to the body due to aging are not confined to the face. You may also notice changes in your
genital area that cause physical discomfort and embarrassment. The vaginal lips, known as the labia,
can begin to stretch and extend beyond the opening of the vagina, making some activities that you
once enjoyed more challenging, and in some cases uncomfortable or painful.
Initially, there was a single procedure for labiaplasty, and it was very popular as well. With the change
of time and advancement in techniques, several techniques have evolved.
Some of them are as follows:
During this procedure, excess skin is removed from the
edge of the labia minora to create a smoother contour.
This procedure may be good for women with less
protrusion, due to its easier recovery, however the
outcome is not always as aesthetically pleasing.
This excision method tends to be the most popular
with labiaplasty patients, because it produces the most
natural result. A triangular piece of tissue is removed
from the inner labia, known as the labia minora, and
may also include removal of a portion of the outer
labia or labia majora. This technique is particularly
beneficial for women with a significant amount of
protrusion.
In general, there is a quick recovery after labiaplasty,
although downtime may vary from patient to patient.
There may be slight discomfort, as well as initial swelling
in the genital region after the surgery. The use of cold
compresses can help to reduce swelling and a
prescription for pain medication will be provided to
reduce any further discomfort.
Patients can normally resume daily activities after about
one week of downtime; however, more physical
activities, including sex, will need to be avoided for a
longer period of time; commonly 6-8 weeks for
swelling to subside and before resuming sexual
activities. During the post-operative appointments, Dr.
Peña can go into further detail about the length of
downtime your particular case will require.
Once healed, women will notice a considerable
difference in the appearance of their vagina, seeing an
improvement in symmetry, neatness, and proportion.
Women may experience increased sensitivity of this
region. Oftentimes, this procedure provides women
with a new-found confidence and better functionality
of the vagina.
As stated above, this procedure only treats excess skin,
not troublesome fat that has accumulated in this region.
For fully comprehensive results, additional
procedure(s) may be necessary to provide the desired
results like liposuction.
We look forward to meeting you, learning about your unique needs and welcoming you into the Coral Gables OBGYN family.