Labiaplasty: Q&A
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How Old Do You Have to Be to Get Labiaplasty?
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Labiaplasty age requirements
There are no age requirements for labiaplasty, however, any surgery performed on a person under 18 requires parental approval. Labiaplasty can be very helpful to women with significantly enlarged labia minora who suffer from discomfort, hygiene issues, difficult wearing clothing, etc.
I strongly suggest consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about this procedure and wish you the best.
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Age for labiaplasty
I have performed a labiaplasty on many teen-agers and even on one girl who was twelve. However, all the girls had significantly enlarged labia minora and suffered from discomfort. They were very self-conscious. All of the girls did very well with elimination of their discomfort and embarrassment. Of course, you need parental approval if you are under 18.
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Age Requirement for Labiaplasty
Labiaplasty surgery should wait until a young woman is 18 years of age and can legally consent to this procedure by herself. However, this surgery on someone under 18 can, and at times, should be done if a person has psychological or physical disabilities related to macrolabia. I have done several wedge resections on young women in their late teens, both because of congenitally enlarged labia minora or due to early pregnancy with a long labor. In this age group, this...
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Labia minora surgery and age
Age is not the primary determining factor whether a patient is a candidate for labia minora surgery. Patients under the age of 18 may be good candidates for the procedure if the physical and/or psychosocial indications exist. However, like any other elective procedure, patients should not undergo this procedure until they are capable of understanding the potential risk and complications associated with procedure.
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Age limit for Labiaplasty
I would not recommend Labiaplasty in the pediatric age group unless there is a medical reason to do so. Otherwise, there is no specific age limit; the procedure can be performed anytime you feel the need.
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Labiaplasty age limits for surgery
Labiaplasty can be performed in all ages. In young patients, this may be a reconstructive problem rather than a cosmetic concern.
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A mature and reflective patient is a candidate
Plastic surgery shouldn't be undertaken lightly whether by adults or legal minors. Having said that, people achieve maturity at different points in their lives. Some 25 year olds are less mature than some 16 year olds.
On a case-by-case basis, especially if there are actual physical findings that correlate with the patients' concerns, and if the parents are supportive, surgery can be considered in a legal minor.
Examples--often a rhinoplasty is done in young...
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Ideal age for a labiaplasty
Labiaplasty is an effective surgical technique to reduce the amount of skin and mucosal tissue in the labia of a female patient. Like all aesthetic procedures, patients must be at least 18 years old to give proper informed consent.
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Labiaplasty: wait until you are 18
I agree with the other physicians that you should not routinely consider labiaplasty until you are 18 years old. While there may be exceptions for significant symptoms associated with labial enlargement, cosmetic labiaplasty is generally best delayed until you are legally an adult.
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Labiaplasty patients should be legally adults
Hello,
Most local surgeons require a patient be to be at least 18 years of age or legally an adult before labiaplasty surgery.
Thank you for your question.
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