Labial reconstruction

Everything You Need To Know About Labiaplasty

Procedure|Risks|Recovery Time|What to Expect|Cost

Labiaplasty procedure

During the procedure of labiaplasty, the excess tissues of the labia are cut by a laser or with a scalpel. It can be done using local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia followed by sedation. The closure is done with dissolvable, fine stitches.

The procedure of labiaplasty requires only local anaesthesia.  It depends upon the patient whether they need general anaesthesia or not. Some patients may even need an oral sedative to get maximum comfort during the procedure.

There are two most popular methods for labiaplasty – wedge or trim. The need for the wedge method by a woman who wants to remove a pie-shape piece of tissue and also advances the edges of tissues together.

It also helps to tighten and shrink the labia. On the other hand, the trim method removes any extra tissue from the labia.  Other methods like vaginoplasty, perineoplasty, and clitoral blood reduction combine with labiaplasty.

Risks associated with Labiaplasty

There are minor complications patients undergoing the procedure may face. Here are the list of few:

• Numbness
• Chronic dryness
• Painful vaginal sex due to scarring
• Vulvar sensitivity decreases
• Hematoma
• Infections

In case you experience any complications after Labiaplasty, then you should consult your surgeon or doctor who has performed the surgery.

Labiality recovery timeline

Usually, it takes about 2- 4 weeks for a woman to return to their fitness routines and active lifestyle. Though, it mainly depends upon the health condition of the patient. It usually takes 6- 8 weeks to return to sexual intercourse for the scars.

What to expect from surgery?

Before the procedure, the condition of the labia is much different from that after the surgery. Before the surgery, the inner labia are either big than the outer labia or vice-versa. After the labiaplasty, doctors reshape the labia and excess tissues.

A person who had labiaplasty surgery can expect some minor bruising, swelling, or discomfort immediately after the surgery. Maximum of the patients return to a normal lifestyle after some days of the procedure. Recovery after the surgery varies from person to person.

After the surgery, you will need to resist yourself for at least 6 – 8 weeks after the surgery.

Cost of labiaplasty

The cost of labiaplasty in India depends upon the place and. The surgery ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 60,000.

Disclaimer:- The Content on this post is for information purposes only. Please consult your doctor for personalized medical advice.