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Unhappy with Labiaplasty Results - Can It Be Corrected?

asked 1 year ago by Violet28
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: bad, results

I had a labioplasty almost three years ago and the doctor removed both of the labias completely, which was a surprise for me as I just wanted them reduced. She said there's nothing she can do about the clitorial hood. Now I think it looks too disproportionate and the lack of continuity bothers me. I did not let any of my partners or anybody except this doctor to look at my vagina, and now I feel too embarassed as well as I feel it looks so unnatural.Could it be corrected by another operation?

11 answers to Unhappy with Labiaplasty Results - Can It Be Corrected?

Labiaplasty Revision

It is difficult to augment the length of the labia minora, but it is common for me to reduce the clitoral hood. Your best option is likely to reduce the clitoral hood to achieve better balance. A plastic surgeon with extensive experience in the procedure would be your best option for a consultation.

David Stoker, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

www.drstoker.com

Labiaplasty complication

Unfortunately, I am not aware of any good technique for correction of the over dissected labia minora. I have seen a few patients in your situation who have been very displeased from the aesthetic standpoint and who have had issues with discomfort from residual scarring. You should be examined by an experienced surgeon to determine if you have any local tissue that can be mobilized as a “flap”. The resection of “excess” skin around the clitoris may... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Labiaplasty correction San Diego

An over-resected labia minora may be augmented by injectable filler, or local skin flaps, depending on the specific location and amount of deficiency. The clitoral hood can still be diminished if you wish. Previous labiaplasty should not influence this.

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Labiaplasty Revision

Dear Violet28, I am sorry to hear about your concerns. In some but not all situations, labiaplasty revision may be possible. I would consult with an experienced labiaplasty surgeon. Warmest wishes, Larry Fan, MD

Larry Fan, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.77plasticsurgery.com

Overdone labiaplasty?

As Dr. Bandy has said, if you're concerned about the clitoral hood as its disproprotionate to the rest of the area, you would be best served by pursuing a reduction of that area as there is no way to correct an overresection of the labia as the tissue is specialized and has unique functions. Do make sure you fully understand what the surgeon plans so you will not be surprised as you were after your initial surgery.

Curtis Wong, MD
Redding Plastic Surgeon

Labia correction

I agree that it is difficult if not impossible to correct any area of the body where too much tissue has been removed. But what I also understand you to say is that your clitoral hood looks out of proportion to the rest of your genitalia. If that is the case, you should be able to get this area reduced. Seek out an experienced surgeon in your area and find out what can be done. Good luck!

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drbandy.com

Labiaplasty - Unhappy with Results, Correction Possible?

Dear Violet28, I'm obviously very sorry that you're not happy with the results of your surgery and, of course, I can't make any specific recommendations without being able to see you or photos. However, in general, it's easier to revise (redo) surgical procedures when a little more tissue needs to be removed or, at least, there is enough tissue remaining to work with, than if too much tissue was removed. it sounds like, unfortunately, that's the case with... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Labioplasty

Without a picture it is hard to tell. I will tell you that it is difficult to correct overcorrection in any part of the body, but this is a particularly difficult one. Please seek the opinion of a doctor who performs this surgery often.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Sometimes.

Hello, Over reduction is the hardest of problems to correct. You need to find the best Labiaplasty surgeon you can and get an opinion. Good luck, John Di Saia MD

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Labiaplasty revisions are possible in some situations.

Labiaplasty surgeries can be corrected in some situations. It is hard to give you advice without a photo or a physical exam. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Labiaplasty Correction

Yes, there are some options but without examining you or seeing pictures, it is impossible to give you specific recommendations. With a combination of skin flaps and filling agents, it is possible to gain some improvement in the aesthetics of the labia. Good Luck.