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Labiaplasty - what results should I expect?

What can I expect from labiaplasty surgery? What changes are realistically achievable? What is recovery like?

5 answers to “Labiaplasty - what results should I...”

A: The answers here vary a bit

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello,  Depending upon what is to be fixed, your answers here vary: The usual case is reduction of the inner vaginal lips (the Labia minorae.) The expectation here is that the lips will be smaller, more even and closer set to the thigh crease. Patients must abstain from sexual activity for 3-5 weeks and... more

A: Results of Labiaplasty

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

When referring to labiaplasty, I am discussing labia minora reductions. Our first priority is to have a woman express her desires and aesthetic as well as her functional goals in the course of the intial consultation. We ask patients to show us their areas of concern by using a mirror with a Q-tip as a pointer... more

A: Results of labiaplasty are specific to the individual anatomy of a patient's labia minora

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

The labia minora and labia majora comprise the external anatomy of the female genital area. In some cases, the labia minora may be large and stretched as a result of normal development, labor, or age.  In this case, a labiaplasty is performed to reduce the size of the labia in order to acheive a more... more

A: Labiaplasty

Steven H. Williams, MD

It is important to discuss these questions with your provider and find a board certified plastic surgeon. In my San Francisco area practice we perform labiaplasties typically under local anesthesia and conscious sedation.  The procedure is relatively short and patients have little post-operative... more

A: You should expect to look better with very little discomfort

Kari L. Colen, MD

Labiaplasty is surgery on the labia minora (inner lips) and/or labia majora (outer lips).  This surgery helps reduce the size and improve the appearance of the labia.  It also can remove excess skin from around your clitoris which may help with sexual satisfaction.  In addition to this, a... more

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Kevin Jovanovic, MD
2 posts
20 Jan 2009

Laser reduction labioplasty is a very safe outpatient procedure. The procedure is painless. Our special techniques will provide pain relief for the first 18 to 24 hours. After this the pain medications will take care of any discomfort. The procedures are designed such that when you leave all is fine and it is not necessary to return. If questions should arise, we are available 24/7 by phone or e-mail. You would come for a post operative visit 3-4 days after the procedure. If you are not from New York City, You can return home after this visit and return to work on day 5 or 6. I personally trained with the inventor of the procedure Dr. David Matlock in Beverly Hills, Ca. We are the only group that has this highly specialized training and the only group that uses a laser. We believe that the laser offers the best and safest results. We believe women should be empowered with knowledge, choice and alternatives. We offer 7 different procedures to achieve the results that the patient desires. An office visit is the best way to know what procedure is being done and discuss price and recovery. That is why we offer free consultations.  

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