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Can a Labiaplasty Correct an Oversized Labia Majora?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 318 times
Tags: labia, pain, recovery, reduce, reduction

How painful is the procedure and what is the recovery like?

6 answers to Can a Labiaplasty Correct an Oversized Labia Majora?

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Labiaplasty for Labia Majora

Indeed Labiaplasty can be used to reduce the size of not only the Labia Minora but also the Labia Majora. Labiaplasty, which most commonly involves surgical reduction of the labia minora (inner/thinner lips) but not infrequently the Labia Majora as well, 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
Ryan Stanton, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drryanstanton.com

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Labia majora reduction - recovery and pain...

In my experience, patients who undergo labia majora reduction seem to experience a similar post-op course as compared to those who have undergone labia minora labiaplasty. In both cases, provided the surgeon is skilled and careful with his technique, patients have bothersome discomfort for the first 2 - 3 days, followed by daily improvement. The time away from work or school is usually 3 - 5 days. Labia majora reduction is a good procedure, and patients are usually very pleased afterward... more
Charles Gruenwald, MD

Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon
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Labia majora reduction

The short answer to your question is yes, Labiaplasty can correct over-sized labia majora. In general, Labiaplasty falls into three types: labia minora Labiaplasty, labia majora reduction, and clitoral hood reduction/advancement. Each of these is a straight forward procedure in the hands of a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon. Typically, the incisions are healed in 1-2 weeks but no sexual intercourse is recommended for 6 weeks. In my experience, the amount of discomfort... more
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Labiaplasty

The labia majora can be reduced and this is called a labia majora reduction. Labiaplasty usually refers to the labia minora, which are the smaller more loose tissue on the sides of the vagina orifice. A labia majora reduction is less common but can be performed, depending on your anatomy. Please discuss the anatomy and your situation with a board certifed plastic surgeon. LEo Lapuerta MD
Leo Lapuerta, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Correction of Labia Majora

Yes, surgical correction of labia majora is possible. You need to make sure that you choose a surgeon who has experience in this procedure. The recovery process is similar to the labia minora surgery.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Labia majora reduction

Your anatomy and your goals will determine the method of reduction. Different procedures have different recovery periods. I encourage you to be evaluated by a local Plastic surgeon for an evaluation. Sorry that without more information that I cannot be more specific. Good luck
Craig Harrison, MD

Tyler Plastic Surgeon

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