How Old Do You Have to Be to Get Labiaplasty?

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. One of the happiest patients in my practice is a 16-year-old female... more

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.

Labiaplasty can be performed in all ages.  In young patients, this may be a reconstructive problem rather than a cosmetic concern. 

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... more

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.  

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.

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.

Every surgeon has different criteria for determining appropriateness for surgery. Unless it is for reconstructive or congentially acquired malformations, I typically require patient to be legally responsible for themselves and therefore 18 years of age; i.e. they must be able to sign their own consent. I hope this helps and good luck! Dr. C

This is a complex question and really depends on the underlying condition and reasons for undergoing the procedure. There are congential causes that are present at birth called congenital adrenal hyperplasia which can cause massive growth of the labia and genitalia including the clitoris which are often treated within the first year of life. Subsequent to this the next growth phase occurs at puberty which can range from 9-16 years of age. In some individuals excessive growth either... more

It is wise to wait at least until the age of 18 OR AFTER CHILD BIRTH to perform this procedure. Spreading and asymmetry of the labia usually happens after child birth. Congenital asymmetry could exist but unless there are no functional problems ,it is delay this surgery.