What is labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that involves reducing and correcting the appearance of the inner lips in the genital region. These inner lips are often congenital (present at birth) or become irregular with puberty, such as lengthening, darkening, or sagging. In some cases, one inner lip may have a different structure than the other, a condition known as “labial asymmetry.”

Why is labiaplasty done?

The most common reason for labiaplasty is sagging of the inner lips from the outer lips. t may also be performed to address issues such as symmetry problems between the lips or darkening on the edges of the inner lips. In addition, people who have had labiaplasty surgery once may request revision surgery if they are not satisfied with the result. Darkening on the edges of the inner lips is also one of the reasons for labiaplasty.

The prevalence of vaginal waxing and the growth of the pornography industry may also contribute to the increase in labiaplasty surgeries. Sometimes it may be preferred due to discomfort or pain during activities like riding a bicycle or sexual intercourse.

The irregular appearance of the inner lips may cause anxiety as well as hygiene problems. For this reason, labiaplasty may provide psychological, hygienic, and sexual benefits to individuals.

  • Does labiaplasty damage the hymen?

Labiaplasty does not damage the hymen and can be performed on virgins.

  • How is labiaplasty performed?

Labiaplasty surgery is performed by gynecologists or plastic surgeons who are experts in this field. For this reason, labiaplasty may provide psychological, hygienic, and sexual benefits to individuals.

  • How long does labiaplasty surgery take?

The surgery usually takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour.

  • What should be considered after labiaplasty?

It is normal to have mild bleeding, edema, and pain after the operation. The genital area typically heals quickly. For hygienic reasons, the procedure should not be performed during the menstrual cycle. People can be discharged from the hospital or clinic immediately after the surgery and return to their normal activities. The sutures placed during the surgery usually dissolve on their own within 20 days. After labiaplasty, sexual activity, exercise, pilates, swimming, sauna, and massage can generally be resumed after one month.