How Do I Know if I Need Labiaplasty?

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Do I need labiaplasty?

A labiaplasty is usually done if the woman is self-conscious of the size or protrusion of the inner lips. Most of these women also complain of discomfort of the labia minora with clothes, exercise, or sex. Any of these reasons are sufficient to justify a labiaplasty.

Most patients who come to me regarding a labioplasty are self conscious because of the length of their labia minora.

They complain of discomfort in tight clothing and being self-conscious in a bathing suite. They sometimes have feel they have to "tuck themselves i'n to avoid irritation. Some patients just don't like the aesthetic appearance.

WHO IS A LABIAPLASTY CANDIDATE?

No woman needs a Labiaplasty, unless they are very self conscious and it is troublesome. If the large, long, or stretched out labia minora are being pinched or irritated: with certain clothing , while sitting, during certain physical activities, or during sex Then labiaplasty may be an option for you.

You don't need labiaplasty if you have no complaints

If you have no complaints, then YOU DO NOT NEED THE SURGERY. You should treat what bothers you, not have the surgery because it can be done. Any surgery is a major decision with potential risks and complications.

Do you NEED a labiaplasty

Thanks for your question. As many of the other plastic surgeons have pointed out. Very rarely does anyone *need* a labiaplasty (though I have had several patients treated in my San Francisco area practice who have had significant labial tears from childbirth or other surgeries who had insurance covered labiaplasty). More commonly labiaplasty is for cosmetic reasons though we commonly have patients describe pain during sex or sitting who have had significant improvement... more

It is a matter of opinion.

Hello, Few women "need" a labiaplasty, but some women are bothered by the size of the vaginal lips (Labia minorae.) In some cases they rub and hurt with tight clothing, small underwear and/or sexual interactions. The "normal" variation in the size of the Labia minorae is pretty large and when women carried more hair "down there" in years gone by (ten to twenty years ago) there was little if any interest in the operation. This is an issue of "function meets... more

Reasons for labiaplasty

Labiaplasty can be very beneficial for a woman who has enlarged labia minora that can lead to discomfort with certain clothing, exercise, and intercourse. It may also be the source of self-consciousness due to the size or protrusion of the inner lips. I hope that helps and wish you all the best.

Labiaplasty reduces length of labia

The labiaplasty (labioplasty) will reduce the length of the labia. A typical complaint from a patient is that the labia is too long or that it bothers them with tight clothing. Please see more thoughts on the procedure in the blog post below. Ricardo L Rodriguez MD Baltimore, Maryland

How Do I Know if I Need Labiaplasty?

Each person must decide if they need a labiaplasty. If the labia minora are extended out or are they uncomfortable during sexual activity or wearing tight clothing then a labiaplasty is probably indicated for you. See a board certified Plastic Surgery for evaluation and treatment of this disorder.

How do you know if you need a labiaplasty

Whether or not to get labiaplasty surgery is a personal decision. Some indications would include labia that hang down below the vagina and are noticeable with standing, labia which have thin, brown edges and appear to be aged, and labia that are long and interfere with intercourse, working out, riding a bike etc. I perform labiaplasty most often to simply improve the appearance of the vaginal area and to make the area look more youthful.