Labiaplasty vs. Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation

What's the difference between labiaplasty and laser vaginal rejuvenation? How do I decide which procedure I need?

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Labiaplasty with Laser vaginal rejuvenation

A labiaplasty generally refers to the inner lips (labia minora) of the opening of the vagina. It can also refer to reduction of the outer lips (labia majora) of the vagina but this is much less common. A laser is a cutting instrument similar to a knife so it can be used for a labiaplasty or a vaginal tightening procedure. However, it does not offer any advantage. When used for a labiaplasty, the laser is a trimming procedure. The LVR is a vaginal or internal tightening procedure... more

Labiaplasty and vaginal rejuvenation are different procedures

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.

Labia=Lips and Vagina=Vagina

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

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Laser Labiaplasty Is an External Operation-Vaginal Rejuvenation Is Internal

Thank you for your question. Labiaplasty involves reducing the external genitalia, the Labia major or Minor. Most commonly this is done to relieve irritation of the Labia by tight fitting clothing. Vaginal Rejuvenation more commonly refers to repair of the Internal Vagina.

Labiaplasty and Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation.

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 and Laser Vaginal Rejuvination

Labiaplasty and Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation are two totally different procedures done for completely different reasons on different pieces of anatomy. Labiaplasty, which most commonly involves surgical reduction of the labia minora (inner/thinner lips), has become a relatively common procedure over the last ten and even more so last five years. Whether the surgery is done using a laser, scalpel, or scissors does not really matter but what does matter is "symmetry". ... more

Labiaplasty is not Vaginal Rejuvenation

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 different than the laser vaginal rejuvenation

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 and Laser vaginoplasty

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.

Labiaplasty generally changes the appearance on the "Outside"

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