Can You Get a Labiaplasty at 15 Years Old?

My daughter is 15 and has been very insecure about her labia minora for around three years. It causes her discomfort both physically and mentally. She has thought very hard over the past three years whether she wants surgery or not and she has decided she would want it soon. She is very mature and understands what she is doing. Will she have to wait another year or is there any way she can have labia surgery at 15?

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Labiaplasty and teenagers

It is important to support your teenager with positive reinforcement during their developmental years as it is common to feel a myriad of insecurities and inadequacies. Most of these feelings will pass as the child further matures and you must be careful to avoid "treating" these natural feelings with Plastic Surgery. It is beneficial for her to undergo gynecologic evaluation so that she can be reassured of her normal anatomy. If she truely... more

Teenage Labiaplasty

Any plastic surgery for an adolescent must be considered weighing the problem to be addressed and the physical and psychological maturity of the teenager. Many young women suffer from physical impairment and are unable to participate in certain sports and activities because of overly enlarged labia. The impact on self-esteem must also be considered in respect to the degree of deformity. A consultation and examination by a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in... more

Labiaplasty as an Teenager?

Indeed with a relatively mature teenager and parental consent it is reasonable to consider and undergo Labiaplasty surgery. Many times with these two ingredients I have performed labiaplasty for patients as young as 15 -17 years old. When done properly, these are very satisfying success stories for not only the surgeon but especially the patient who has agonized over the excessive growth of her labia minora. Labiaplasty, which most commonly involves surgical reduction of the... more

Labiaplasty on teenagers

Age 15 is probably too young to do a labiaplasty, in my opinion, unless she has a significant deformity.

Labia Minora Reduction for 15 Year Old?

Thank you for the question. Based on the description of your daughter's concerns and maturity level, she may be a good candidate for the labia minora reduction surgery at this time. Of course, this will depend on her physical examination and careful assessment by well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. This assessment will include her history, physical examination, motivation, maturity level, and understanding of the procedure as well as the risks/complications... more

Labiaplasty for 15 year old

HI, I have performed the operation on patients that young. The labia are adult size by that time and if the parents are fully involved with the informed consent process then I believe it is reasonable to proceed. Even though a 15 year old is not an adult, she is mature enough to understand the risks and benefits of surgery and make the appropriate choice with parental guidance. This is a similar story to males with gynecomastia. If the deformity is embarrassing and affects the... more

Labiaplasty as a teen

As with any procedure, the decision as to when can hinge on emotional and physical maturity. If she is quite ready, and with your support, and consultation is the first step. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com