Labiaplasty vs. Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation

Labiaplasty refers to modifying or changing the labia (lips). Labiaplasty may refer to modification of the labia minora (inner lips) or labia majora (outer lips). It is more common for patients to request modification of the labia minora. Vaginal rejuvenation usually refers to modifying the vagina or reducing the size or tightening the vaginal opening.

Let's review the definitions to clarify this point: LABIAPLASTY Labia is the latin term for lips. Women's external genitalia (also called vulva) are generally composed of the mons, labia majora (outer hair bearing lips) and labia minora (thinner inner lips) A labiaplasty is any plastic surgery procedure performed on the labia but generally this is usually interpreted to be a labia minora reduction VAGINAL REJUVENATION USUAL REFERS TO VAGINOPLASTY The vagina is the canal which begins at... more

Labiaplasty refers to surgery done on the woman's external genitalia, either the Labia Minora or the Labia Majora (Less common) this surgery alters the external appearance of the Vagina. Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation, or Vaginoplasty is an operation that tightens the vaginal canal and surrounding muscles, ususally done after vaginal deliveries to increase sexual satisfaction during intercourse. There is no difference in the appearance of the vagina after vaginoplasty, it is all internal... more

Labiaplasty is the cosmetic surgery of the inner labia (called inner but it's still on outside of the vagina canal) Vaginal Rejuvenation refers to vaginal tightening (tightening of the inside of the vaginal canal) Thus one is an 'outside' procedure, and the other is an 'inside' procedure.  They can be done at the same time.   Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD

Labiaplasty is a surgical technique to reduce the amount of skin tissue in the labia of a female patient. This is commonly performed for asymmetry or when patients feel that they have excess tissue in this area. Some patients complain of discomfort due to the extra skin during sexual intercourse. Other patients state that some of this excess tissue may protrude from their underwear. A laser vaginal rejuvenation is a technique to rejuvenate and tighten the inside of the vagina. This is... more

Labioplasty is reducing the size of labia minora. Laser vaginoplasty refers to a procedure where a diode laser is used to remove a portion of the vaginal mucosa (lining of the vagina) to achieve tightening of the vagina.

Hello, These procedures mean different things to different physicians as these operations are not standard. You will not find them featured in any surgical textbook or taught in most residency programs. It therefore falls to the potential patient to ask specifically what a given surgeon recommends. Find out what he or she wants to do for you and think about it before you have surgery. As a plastic surgeon, I only concern myself with the Labia, or outer structures. My patients are most... more