Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty, which is preferred for both cosmetic and functional reasons, is one of the most frequently applied genital aesthetic procedures in the world and in our country. Due to aging, birth, hormonal changes and genetic predisposition, the genital lips may enlarge over time, the asymmetry between them may progress and sagging may occur.

This can cause women to have difficulties during exercise, sexual intercourse and other activities, and to face hygiene and urinary tract infection problems. At the same time, they may not be able to wear swimsuits, tight trousers and similar clothes because they are dissatisfied with the appearance.

What is Labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty is a genital aesthetic procedure applied to correct the lips in the genital areas of women for functional reasons and/or aesthetic concerns. Labiaplasty is used to correct the defects in the inner lips, which have an asymmetrical appearance and sagging due to various reasons, in accordance with the anatomical structure.

If the inner lips of the vagina are dark and drooping, the inner lips are reduced and their colors are opened within the scope of labiaplasty, and the outer lips are given a younger appearance. Contrary to popular belief, labiaplasty is not only applied to small lips, it can also be preferred when shaping large lips in line with the needs of patients. Labiaplasty can also be performed in combination with vaginoplasty.

How is Labiaplasty Performed?

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that is usually completed in 1 to 1.5 hours. Depending on the patient's expectations, the characteristics of the problem to be resolved and the preferences of the plastic surgeon, labiaplasty can be performed with different techniques. The most common methods used include laser labiaplasty, deepitelization, partial resection, Z plasty, V plasty, upper pedicle restoration, and lower part resection.

According to the technique applied specifically to the patient, the excess tissue is removed with a laser or scalpel. Since laser application may cause some patients to experience loss of sensation in the vagina during sexual intercourse, it is very important to prefer plastic surgeons who are experts in the field of vaginal aesthetics in cases where this method will be used.

During labiaplasty surgery, skin and subcutaneous sutures are aesthetically removed. That's why there is no trace. In addition, due to the anatomical features it has, there is a very rapid wound healing process in the region. Labiaplasty surgery is often combined with vaginoplasty and clitoral hudoplasty.

Who Is Labiaplasty Performed For?

Labiaplasty;

• Experiencing a feeling of pain due to stretching during sexual intercourse,
• Pain during sexual intercourse, resulting in decreased pleasure,
• Aesthetic concerns lead to a lack of self-confidence in women,
• Frequent recurrent vaginal infections
• Chronic local irritation,
• Having hygiene problems after the need for the toilet or during menstruation,
• When wearing swimsuits or tight clothes, the genital area is noticed from the outside and this situation makes the person uncomfortable,
• Restricting the person's movements during certain activities,
• Wrinkled, deflated or drooping outer lips,
• Having tear marks and cuts due to normal delivery,
• It can be applied in cases of sagging of the inner and / or outer lips.

Labiaplasty can be applied to women who have completed puberty and do not have a health problem that prevents surgery. Since there is no procedure that will cause damage to the hymen, labiaplasty can also be performed on people who have not had sexual intercourse yet.

Considerations After Labiaplasty

After labiaplasty surgery, no complications usually occur. On the day following the operation, tenderness, swelling and redness may be seen in the vulva due to edema. In this process, a high level of attention should be paid to the dryness and cleanliness of the vaginal area. If no complications occur for the patient, the healing process is usually completed within 1 month.

For 4 weeks after the operation, riding horses, motorcycles and bicycles and swimming in the sea and pool should be avoided. In addition, due to the stretching movements, sports such as yoga and pilates, the use of tampons and sexual intercourse should be avoided. Medications prescribed by the doctor should be used regularly during the recovery period, and it should not be forgotten that tight and very hard fabric trousers should not be worn during the first month. Epilation should not be performed before the full recovery process is completed.