Hello, I have been doing labiaplasty surgery for nearly ten years. I no longer do "trims" as patients have been more uncomfortable and seem more likely to end up with less attractive results. I stopped doing the trim about five years ago. In most patients a Modified... more
Wedge method vs Trim method for Labiaplasty?
I am 19 years old and have been dealing with the discomfort of having large labia since puberty. I am uncomfortable when I am exercising, and sometimes just sitting or walking around. I find it difficult to keep clean and am worried that it will pose a sexual problem in the near future when I get married and become intimate with my husband.
What are the pros and cons of having a labiaplasty using the "wedge method" vs "the trim method"? I am in the process of having consultations and was interested in hearing more pros and cons of the different methods. Also, I am a college student so I am in classes, should 6-7 days be enough recovery? I am looking into having this done over spring break. Thank you.
3 answers to “Wedge method vs Trim method for...”
A: Trim method for Labiaplasty for better results and healing
The trim method is definitely the more versatile technique that allows removal of however much excess labia is present and allows this to be done in continuity with any excess in the clitoral hood area. There is no tension on the suture line so healing is predictable and quick. In New Jersey, leaving... more
A: Labiaplasty: wedge versus trim
There is no absolute guide to what is the correct method. Sometimes it comes down to the surgeon's comfort level and experience with one technique over the other. The primary advantage to the wedge is that its proponents like the shorter scar located across the labia rather than along its edge. It is claimed... more
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