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... more
Is labiaplasty the same as 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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A: 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... more
A: 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... more
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The differences between Labiaplasty (or Designer Laser Vaginoplasty) and Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation are outside versus inside and look versus feel. Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation is a procedure that is designed to improve the feeling within your vagina. Its goal is to renew the interior vaginal structures. Most of my Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation patients indicate that they want to ‘feel like a teenager again’. Labiaplasty is a type of Designer Laser Vaginoplasty procedure. The goal of Designer Laser Vaginoplasty procedures is to improve the aesthetics of the vulvar structures (exterior of the vagina). Most of my Designer Laser Vaginoplasty patients indicate that they want a vagina with ‘a slit-like opening and a smooth clitoral hood’. The best way to determine which procedure or procedures that are right for you is to have a consultation with a qualified physician to discuss your issues and desires. During your consultation, your physician will examine you. During these consultations, I use a video system so that my patients can see exactly what I see and we can discuss what they want changed. I find that this helps communications by allowing my patients to point at the screen while talking about their desires. Your goal(s) will help determine the procedure(s). Here are some guidelines to help you in your decision … Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation will help with the following: Tighten your vagina Treat stress urinary incontinence Improve sensation during intercourse Reduce ‘bulges’ inside your vagina Lengthen the perineum (area between vagina and anus) Reduce the size your introitus (reduce a gaping vaginal opening) Designer Laser Vaginoplasty will help with the following: Reduce labial size Reduce wrinkles on clitoral hood Improve labial symmetry Again, the best way to determine your needs is to have a consultation and discuss your desires with your physician. If your goals are aesthetic, come in with an idea of what you want to look like (some women bring in photos). If your goals are structural and improved sensation, come in with an idea of how you want to feel (for example, most of my patients want a ‘two-finger’ opening that is closed when they are relaxed).