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I'm Under 18, and Seriously Considering Labiaplasty, Can I Have Some Advice?
I am 14 years old and my inner labia's are very large, i started puberty at 10 and they have been getting bigger and bigger ever since, they a very uncomfortable, and sometimes painful, i also regularly get cysts on them, i know i'm under age but my parents understand that i want Labiaplasty, i am extremely self conscious about it and i have been for 2 years now. The pain comes and goes but its getting worse the larger they get. I also cant wear most jeans because its uncomfortable.
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georgiaterry01
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Labiaplasty in a minor
Requires your parental consent... talk to your parents about your concerns, especially if your concerns are validated by your primary physician.
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Labiaplasty in teenagers and during puberty
Your concern for the large labia minora is quite in line with a overgrowth of the labia minora. This may occur after pregnancy, or less commonly, during puberty. I think the decision to pursue labiaplasty is quite reasonable and encourage you to seek a consultation with your parents or parental consent.
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Labiaplasty under 18
I have done labiaplasties on girls as young as 13 when they have large labia with pain or severe aesthetic deformities. My results with the central wedge labiaplasty are excellent, usually with elimination of all the discomfort. Most, if not all, of the painful cysts are usually removed in the wedge. Your parents must consent to the surgery, which appears likely in your case.
Sincerely,
Dr. Gary Alter
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Labiaplasty for under 18 years
I am sorry to have learned the suffering induced by very uncommon situation. It looks like you need help now and can not wait. Labiaplasty should remove most of the cyst infested tissue hopefully and will leave you with some good looking labia if performed well. Your parents involvement for legal reasons and for moral reasons is essential. I wish you good luck.
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Teen labiaplasty
Its okay to have a labiaplasty if you are mature enough to follow the pre and post op instructions, are motivated to persevere through the pain of the operation, and your parents are supportive. Since you are still maturing sexally there is a possibility that you labia could grow more afterwards, though.
Find a supportive and sympathetic plastic or GYN surgeon to help you. I hope it all goes well. Good luck!
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Pediatric labiaplasty
I am sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult time. Labiaplasty could correct your problem. It sounds like that you have done some research and had an honest and open discussion with your parents. The next step is to seek out a qualified board certified plastic surgeon for your evaluation. Good luck, I hope that you will get a great result.
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Labiaplasty : appropriate age
Like many operations we do, this is partly reconstructive in its need.
correction will make you more comfortable aside from the appearance.
I would consider having the surgery now.
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Labioplasty for Teenager
Like many problems, age is not a limiting factor. If you need a labioplasty for the reasons you have outlined, then a qualified surgeon should be able to help you. You obviously have understanding parents who I'm sure would be happy to accompany you to your consultation.
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Labiaplasty under 18
If you started menstruating at age 10 and you have not grown for about a year, you may be a candidate for labiaplasty. Discomfort from enlarge labia is similar to discomfort from large breasts, and surgery to correct either of these at a young age can be reasonable. Find the plastic surgeon with the best credentials to perform your surgery.
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Labiaplasty for teenager
You are not the first teenager I have heard this same story from, in fact, with parental consent I have performed labiaplasty on over a dozen girls under 18 years old. The key here is that this growth is caused by puberty which most often occurs before we are considered "adults" (i.e. 18 yo) and therefore may benefit/require surgery also before one is considered an adult. Once your labia has stopped growing, I recommend you and a parent visit a board certified gynecologist...
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