Labiaplasty Surgery

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What Do You need to know About Labia Surgery?
Labiaplasty, or known as Labia Surgery, is a cosmetic procedure that aims to reshape or reduce the size of the labia (the folds surrounding the vagina) to increase the symmetry between them.

This surgery can be performed on the labia minora (the smaller, inner vaginal lips) or on the labia majora (the larger, outer vaginal lips) that’s become loose caused by childbirth or aging.

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What is Labiaplasty Surgery?

This process can be done alone or with Vaginoplasty Surgery.
Labia reduction surgery is often performed for cosmetic reasons to change the appearance of the female genital.

However, It may also be done to correct large labia or damaged labia that may cause discomfort or pain.

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Who are the right candidates for Labia Reduction Surgery?

Perfect candidates for Labia surgery are women who have experienced notable labial changes after childbirth or who have always had irregular labia Minora, Majora, or both.

In general, there is no standard shape for genitalia. but, many women express dissatisfaction with having a prominent labia.

Furthermore, Surgeons recommend labia reduction surgery if :

You have physical discomfort during sitting, walking, exercising, or having sex.
having Labial tears caused by childbirth.
You had suffered difficult childbirths; you do not wish to get pregnant anymore, and you are between the ages of 30 and 60.

However, in general, this operation is safe for all women over 18.

In some cases, women younger than 18 and have Labial asymmetry, may be candidates for labia surgery.

They need to discuss with their surgeons to determine whether they can undergo it.

Most women request labia surgery to esthetic reasons, though there are many other reasons for this procedure.

At HayatMed clinic, our surgeons are skilled in achieving the best results in the plastic surgery field.

To find out whether you are the right candidate for this process,

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What are the potential Labiaplasty risks?

Complications from this procedure are rare. However, all surgeries have some risks.

Some of the potential risks include:

Adverse reaction to anesthesia.
Infection.
Blood clots.
Bleeding.
Scarring.
Painful sexual intercourse.
Nerve damage that causes low sensitivity in the vagina area.

Before the operation, you need to talk with your doctor about how to control factors that may increase the risks like smoking or drinking.

How do you prepare before the Surgery?

Before the operation, you will talk with the surgeon about:

Your goals and why you want this procedure.
About your medical history.
Your current medical condition.
What kind of medicine you use, if any.

While your surgeon will:

Evaluate your health status.
Examine the vaginal area to determine the condition.
Ask for Lab tests
Discuss likely results of the surgery, risks, and complications.

At the end of the consultation, the surgeon will determine whether you are the right candidate for Labiaplasty surgery.

If so, he or she will give you some pre-operative instructions like stop or reduce smoking, avoid taking aspirin or certain other medicines, and stop eating the night before your process.

You must understand all the details of the procedure by asking all the questions which help you to feel comfortable before undergoing the treatment.

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How is Labia reduction surgery performed?

The procedure differs depending on the selected technique by the surgeon according to your condition.
There are three main techniques for performing labia reshaping surgery:

1.Trim Technique

During this process, your surgeon will place a clamp on the area to control bleeding and then start to remove the excess labial tissue using a laser or scalpel.

Next, he or she will close the area with stitches and cover it with bandages.

2.Wedge Technique

Using this method, your surgeon will remove a wedge of tissue from the center of the labia.

Then he or she will suture the two sides of the labia and cover them with bandages.

3.De-epithelialization Technique

Using this technique, your surgeon will remove the tissue that lines the labia a scalpel or laser.

Then, he or she will close the area with stitches and cover it with bandages.

This Surgery can be performed under a general anesthetic or a local anesthetic and sedation.

It usually takes between one to two hours, and you can go back home after a few hours of the surgery.

What should you expect during the Labiaplasty recovery period?

After the operation, you will be in the recovery room for observation.
You often will be able to leave the hospital on the same procedure day. However, sometimes, surgeons may recommend staying at the hospital for one night.

You will experience swelling, soreness, and bruising after the procedure, which should fade in a week or more.

Your surgeon will prescribe painkillers to relieve the pain and antibiotics to avoid inflammation.

Recovery from labiaplasty surgery takes one to two weeks, and then you can go back to work.

In general, you can resume sexual activity after a month or more, but you need to wait a couple of months to see the final result.

Is Labia surgery painful?

During the operation, you will be under an anesthetic, so you will not feel any pain.

After the process, you will suffer some pain and discomfort.No worries, your surgeon will prescribe medications to control these complications that will usually fade within a few days.

How much does Labiaplasty cost?

There is no specific cost for this surgery as every single case is different and treated on a completely individual, case-by-case fundament.

To get an estimation that is specific to you according to your condition, contact HayatMed now to discuss your requirements in complete confidentiality.

Keep in mind that our price will include all the procedure’s fee, including aftercare service, there are no hidden costs.

With HayatMed, for medical services, you can get both the highly experienced in terms of cosmetic procedures and competitive costs at the same time.

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