San Diego Labiaplasty doctors

Tom J. Pousti, MD Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
8851 Center Drive Suite 300, San Diego
68 answers
Johan E. Brahme, MD Johan E. Brahme, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 130 Ximed Building, La Jolla
25 answers
Steve Laverson, MD Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
477 North El Camino Real Suite D-304, Encinitas
13 answers
Gary H. Manchester, MD Gary H. Manchester, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
3720 Fourth Avenue, San Diego
3 answers
Gilbert Lee, MD Gilbert Lee, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
11515 El Camino Real Ste 150, San Diego
1 answer

Recent Answers

Can You Get a Labiaplasty at 15 Years Old?

My daughter is 15 and has been very insecure about her labia minora for around three years. It causes her discomfort both physically and mentally. She has thought very hard over the past three years whether she wants surgery or not and she has decided she would want it soon. She is very mature and understands what she is doing. Will she have to wait another year or is there any way she can have labia surgery at 15?

A: Labia Minora Reduction for 15 Year Old?

Thank you for the question.

Based on the description of your daughter's concerns  and maturity level,  she may be a good candidate for the labia minora reduction surgery at this time. Of course, this will depend on her physical examination and careful assessment by well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. This assessment will include her history, physical examination, motivation, maturity level, and understanding of the procedure as well as the risks/complications associated with the procedure.

I'm sure she is very grateful that you have an understanding of her concerns...

Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
I Have a Lipoma on my Left "Lip" of my Vagina, It's Uncomfortable, Should I Have it Removed?

My gyno discovered it about 5 years ago, after he sent me for further testing, and MRI. It came up a Lipoma. He said it was benine and it was up to me if I wanted to leave it alone. I decided to leave it alone, and now about 5 years later, it has grown and I went back to my gyno and he agreed that it has grown, but when I asked his advice, it was to leave it alone. I feel it's starting to become uncomfortable and I don't know if it's harmful to leave it alone.

A: Lipoma of Labia Treatment?

Thank you for the question.

Yes, you should have a growing/symptomatic lipoma removed. It may also be advisable to remove some labia skin if it has stretched secondary to the growth of the lipoma.

Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
Labiaplasty and Flying. Will I Be Able to Take a 13 Hour Long Haul Flight 2 Weeks Post Labiaplasty Surgery?

Hi - I am having my labia minora and clitoral hood reduced beginning of January - local anesthesia including twilight sedation. 17 days later, I need to take a 13 hour long haul flight. Is this safe - I heard that prolonged sitting is bad and the risk of blood clots is increased? Should I cancel my flight or will I be OK as long as I walk around a lot, use support stockings, put my legs up and perhaps take an aspirin pre-flight? Thank you!

A: Labia Minora Reduction and Flying?

I think you will be fine,  especially with the precautions you mention,  flying 2 weeks after labia minora reduction surgery.  Best to check with your plastic surgeon.

Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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