Labiaplasty or Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery
1. Introduction.
Labiaplasty has become more popular in vaginal aesthetics surgery. The procedure not only brings a symmetrical, balanced appearance for the vaginal area but also improves client's confident, help them experience more comfortable on a daily basis and increase enjoyment in sexual activities.
3D simulation of labiaplasty process
2. What is labia minora? Why and when does it need reduction?
To have a better understanding about the labia minora, we first need to know about the labia, which are the major externally visible structures of the vulva. The labia include two pairs of folded skins, including:
- Labia majora: The outer skin folds with pubic hair are responsible for protecting the external genitalia.
- Labia minora: The inner skin folds without pubic hair are responsible for protecting the urethral openings.
When the labia minora extends, become asymmetrical or sags down, the patient can face issues such as:
- Skin friction and pain occurs when exercising, cycling or sitting for a long period or having sexual intercourse.
- Difficulty in cleaning, increases the chances of infections in the vaginal area.
- Feelings of inferiority, shyness that potentially affects the quality of sexual life and marital happiness.
3. Surgical Indication.
The appropriate candidates for labiaplasty may experiences many obstacles that can be classified as:
1. Functional issues
- Long, saggy labia minora causing friction, pain while exercising or having sexual intercourse.
- Difficulty in cleaning, causing recurrent vaginal-urinary infections.
2. Aesthetic issues
- Asymmetrical on both sides (either labia majora or labia minora).
- Desired to improve the appearance to enhance confidence while wearing swimsuit, or bikini.
3. Treatment combination
In order to achieve comprehensive results, the surgeons may combine labiaplasty with techniques such as labia majora autologous fat injection and whitening, vaginal tightening, hymen reconstruction, and perineal rejuvenation.
4. The treatment process:
4.1 Examination and consultation:
- Evaluate the labia minora anatomy and evaluates its conditions. This step involves measuring the length, skin thickness and symmetry of both sides.
- The doctor listen and take note to the client’s desires and expectations about the post-operative results.
- Explain in detail the risks and benefits of the procedure, the recovery process and post operative cares routine.
4.2 Pre-operative preparations:
- Comprehensive pre-operative tests must be conducted, the test includes: complete blood count, coagulation tests, gynecological examinations.
4.3 Surgical techniques
1. Trim method:
- This technique is performed when clients wish to achieve the minimal distance between two sides of labia minora. However, the edges of the labia minora may have reduced sensation compared to the wedge method.
- Remove the excess tissues along the edges of the labia minora.
- Aesthetically suture the incision with absorbable thread, creating a refined contour.
2. Wedge method:
- This technique is appropriate for clients who wish to retain a part of the labia minora to preserve the full sensitivity of the labia minora.
- Remove a wedge-shaped piece of tissue in the middle of the labia minora, this method help preserving the natural contour of the labia minora.
- Suture in various layers to recreate the natural thickness and wrinkles.
Based on each client’s desires, the surgeon will perform the techniques that perfectly match their wishes.
4.4 Post-operative care
- The client must change the bandage once-twice/day according to the instructions provided by the doctor.
- Doctor may prescribe painkillers and antibiotics to prevent infection for 5 days.
- You can compress ice multiple times in the first 48 hours to reduce swellings, each session last 20 minutes.
- Avoid sexual intercourse activities, swimming and cycling for at least 2-3 weeks.
5. Expected results and recovery process:
- Pain and swellings: the most severe pain and swellings occur in the first 2-3 days post-surgery, and will gradually reduce in 1-2 weeks.
- Aesthetic scars: Completely faded without leaving dents or ugly scars.
- Effect on daily routines: Avoid running, doing strenuous work in the first 2 weeks. You can return to sexual intercourse in 2-3 weeks.
- Final results: Neat and balanced contours, feeling completely comfortable and gaining confidence when wearing swimsuits or engaging in sexual intercourse.
6. Risks and prevention procedures:
Even when labiaplasty having low rate of complication, prevention methods must be applied to minimize that possibility. Here is a list of complications and methods to prevent them:
- Infections surgical site, prolonged bleeding: Follow hygiene practices strictly, use antibiotics as prescribed.
- Hard, fibrous scars (Fibrosis and Keloid): Use the appropriate suturing technique and quality sutures.
- Asymmetrical or too much tissue removed on one side: Choosing experienced doctor with proven skills.
- Reduce the risks by choosing a highly-experienced surgeon and strictly follow post-operative cares guidance.
7. Why should you choose a high-quality plastic surgery services provider ?
1. Highly experienced doctors
2. Modern equipment
- Sterile operating room, electrocautery devices, precision surgical instruments for open and close incisions.
3. Medical standard procedure
- Comprehensive pre-operative tests that provide essential data to help the doctors and client evaluate the risks, and provide suitable antibiotic control, and scientific pain management methods.
4. Information security
- Commitment to record confidentiality, creating a state of peace of mind for our clients.
8. Conclusion
Labiaplasty is not only an aesthetic solution, it also brings functional, health, and psychological benefits for women. Choosing a skilled surgeon, high quality medical facility, and strictly following postoperative care instructions are the keys to achieving safe, effective, and long-lasting results.
Contact Viet My Plastic Surgery Hospital to receive thorough consultations and experience the most medically standardized and professional plastic surgery services.
* The results achieved depend on each individual’s physiology.
