Excessive size of the labia minora is not only an aesthetic problem, but also a functional one, affecting patients’ self-esteem and daily life. Women who have an extreme length of the labia minora or a thinness of the upper labia should know that they can find a solution to their problem.
The enlargement of the labia minora, also known as hypertrophy, can hinder feminine intimate hygiene, sexual practice and even make a woman feel self-conscious in everyday acts such as showering in a gym or wearing a bikini.
People who request a labiaplasty, the name given to the operation, do so to restore the lost turgidity to this area or to give a less infantile appearance in the case of underdevelopment. The labiaplasty modifies the external part of the vagina to modify the visual aspect of the genitalia, with the purpose of improving its visual aesthetics, according to the expectations of each woman.
Before undergoing the procedure, a genital exploration, the measurement of certain parameters and the clinical history of the patient is necessary, as well as the taking of photographs. It is important to know if the patient suffers from any major disease, if she is a smoker, if she takes any medication or if she is allergic to any medication. It is also important that the patient informs the specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the expectations of the change so that he/she can explain if it can be done or if there are any limitations.
Surgical treatment of labiaplasty
First of all, the patient is put to sleep, the surgical field is sterilized and the operation is performed. Your surgeon will inform you about the usual and extraordinary measures he takes into account for your safety during the labiaplasty procedure, as well as during the medium and long term postoperative period. The surgeon will choose the product and the technical and human resources he considers best for his patients. In less than an hour the operation will be finished and the patient will be discharged that same afternoon.
In some cases, labiaplasty may cause pain, which can be alleviated with painkillers. In order to allow complete healing, the patient should avoid penetrative sex, bathing, horseback riding or cycling for several weeks.