Basic Concepts in Labiaplasty

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD answers: What is a labiaplasty?

What is a labiaplasty? Are there different kinds of labiaplasty surgery?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
10 months ago

The labia minora compose the two external lips of the external female genitalia.  In most cases, there is redundancy of the tissue that can occur normally in young females, or as a result of aging, pregnancy, or a gradual descent or protrusion of the skin.

A labiaplasty procedure is performed to reduce the external protrusion of the labia minora.  However, care should be taken to preserve the protective elements of the labia minora.  An experienced plastic surgeon should be sought for this procedure.

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