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Which Labiaplasty Method Will Preserve Sensation the Best?
asked 1 year ago by xray44 in Edmonton, AB
Latest answer by Richard Sadove, MD
Question viewed 1,266 times
Tags: inner labia, sensation loss, sex, technique
I'm considering get labiaplasty to correct my overly large labia minora. I'm not so concerned with getting rid of the pigmented skin but I'm very concerned about preserving nerve endings both for sexual sensitivity and pain afterwards. Which method is best for this?
13 answers to Which Labiaplasty Method Will Preserve Sensation the Best?
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Labiaplasty (trimming excess labia minora tissue) will always preserve sensation!
A LABIAPLASTY involves trimming redundant (excess) labia minora tissue during a minor surgical outpatient procedure.
In some women, the presence of extra skin and mucosa (genital lining tissue) in this region can cause discomfort with physical activities such as intercourse or exercise, or even walking! Other women have cosmetic concerns with the appearance of their genitalia and can feel self-conscious when becoming intimate with others.
The most common type of...
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Karen M. Horton, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Labiaplasty technique
A modest degree of temporary post op pain is to be expected in any procedure. Your concern re pain is mostly related to 2 issues. The first is that that reduction stay away from the skin on the clitoris. A scar there for your stated concern is risk for little benefit. The second is regarding long term pain from your scar. All scars contract. A straight scar from an amputation reduction can be painful long term with intercourse. For this reason, I prefer what is called a "double...
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Best technique for labia reduction surgery
In my experience, either technique should preserve sensation (almost without exception). Some loss of sensation on the suture line (scar) should be expected temporarily. Most patients incision lines heal without long term discomfort or pain.
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Labiaplasty and preserving sensation
Either the trim or the wedge resection Labiaplasty usually preserves normal clitoral and vaginal sensation. Choosing one method over the other depends more on the patient's anatomy. If there is a small amount of thin, dark tissue at the edge of the labia minora, the trim method should be fine. If the tissues are bulky or thick then a more extensive wedge resection may be necessary to reduce the excessively thick tissue.
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Labiaplasty - Technique, Sensation
Hi xray44 in Edmonton, AB,
Anytime you see a choice of how to do things, you can assume that neither technique is perfect - or else that's the one that everyone would be doing.
In this case there are, in fact, two main techniques - the "wedge" and the "trim." Both are good, and both can produce dramatic results with minimal complications. And I don't know of a study that has been done to indicate the difference between the two in terms of...
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Best method for labiaplasty
There are different methods for labiaplasty and different shaped enlarged labia. I don't think there's a best method. The choice of procedure depends on you surgeon's training and background. Many surgeons including gynecologists, general surgeons, urogynecologists or plastic surgeons use either the labia amputation technique or a flap technique. I personally prefer the flap technique, because this will preserve the normal labial edge with the normal color and sensitivity....
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Labiaplasty and sensation
Your concern about maintaining sensation is important. In both the trim or wedge excision your sensation should not be altered if performed properly. The overly large labia minora might even interfere with sensation and your sensation may be improved.
Kari L. Colen, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Labiaplasty Surgeon is More Important Than Trim vs. Wedge
If Labiaplasty is done with care and the tissue around the clitoris is not injured or traumatized, both the wedge method and trim method will both be able to preserve good sensation.
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Labiaplasty of the Labia Minora Will Preserve Sensation.
Do not be concerned about your nerve endings both for sexual sensitivity and pain after wards.
Labiaplasty does not affect sensation to this area (if done correctly).
The type of surgery will not affect sensation either, as the area treated is strictly focused on the labia minora.
Dr. Carlos Cordoba
MDCM, CSPQ, FRCS, FACS
Plastic & Esthetic Surgeon
4055 Ste-Catherine O. Suite 100
Montreal, QC. Canada H3Z 3J8
514-932-7667
Carlos Cordoba, MD
Montreal Plastic Surgeon
Montreal Plastic Surgeon
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Labiaplasty and sensation.
Labiaplasty does not affect sensation of the area. The tissue is removed, no undermining is performed that could alter the nerves and therefore no sensation changes occur. Do not be concerned about the sensation changes from this surgery.
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Modified Wedge
Hello,
In my experience the answer is stay away from the trim procedure and look for a good modified wedge operation.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
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Edge (Trim) versus Wedge for labiaplasty
Sensitivity is one of the main reasons women seek reduction labiaplasty and therefore many are eager to reduce the inflammed projecting sensitive portions of the labia minora which are irritated during various activities and with certain clothing. However, I am not aware of any study that has truly measured senstivity before and after. In many cases, women prefer to have the darker, irregular edges removed as they find them unsightly and therefore they select the trim method. Others,...
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Labia minora reduction and the preservation of sensation.
The method chosen by your labiaplasty surgeon depends on many factors. The choice is more heavily dependent on your anatomy and the extent of your problem. In some cases, there is more than one choice. In order for you to know which one is right, you need to have an in-person consultation with an experienced labiaplasty surgeon. During your consult, ask about complications and the potential loss of sensation. Patients that I have treated have done well with...
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