How Does the Trim Method Labiaplasty Affect Level of Sensation?

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Latest answer by John P. Di Saia, MD
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Tags: labia, outcome, results, sensitive skin, sensitivity, surgery

Would this technique allow for greater physical arousal than other methods?

6 answers to How Does the Trim Method Labiaplasty Affect Level of Sensation?

Sensation Following Labiaplasty

My patients have not reported any significant changes in sensation following the trim method labiaplasty procedure. They do report less discomfort during sexual intercourse and exercise. They also have improved self-confidence that the find very satisfying.

David Stoker, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

www.drstoker.com

Sensation After Labiaplasty

The "Trim Method" or as many of us call it - "Sculpted Linear Excision Labiaplasty" is actually the method I prefer for multiple reasons: achieves good symmetry, removes ample amount of the darkly pigmented tissue, leaves an imperceptible scar, & preserves sensation. Occasionally, patients may have prolonged hypersensitivity following labiaplasty beyond 4 - 6 weeks but I have not had a patient experience permanent hypersensitivity or loss of sensitivity.... more

Ryan Stanton, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drryanstanton.com

This varies.....

Hello, The Trim method tends to be a little less nerve sparing than the Wedge, but the reduction in the excess tissue is probably the most important issue. Occasionally Trim patients will get a bit of numbness so I perform a Wedge most often, that is if the anatomy is right. Women vary in their privates just like in many other places. :) Best Regards, John Di Saia MD see video

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Trim labiaplasty and its effect on sensation...

In my active labiaplasty practice, I normally offer my patients a choice of either method of labiaplasty, trim or modified wedge. For various reasons, some choose one and some the other. As a consequence, I see and get to compare the results from each of these two methods, and I find that both seem to maintain completely normal sensitivity (following complete healing, of course). Many of my patients, with their improved appearance and self-esteem, claim to have enhanced sensitivity... more

Charles Gruenwald, MD
Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon

Trim Labiaplasty

Having performed this technique many times, I don't think that overall erotic sensation is altered one way or the other. There is no doubt that patients may experience tenderness for 4 to 6 weeks following the procedure. After that time period, sensation returns to normal. Virtually no scarring is visible. The greatest benefit of the labiaplasty procedure is the improved self confidence of the individuals who are bothered by enlargement of the labia minor. more

Gilbert Lee, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Labia minora surgery and sensation

Occasionally patients who have undergone labia minora reduction surgery report that they experience “greater physical arousal” after the procedure. I am not certain if their experience is related to the reduction of the redundant tissue or an improvement in the patient's confidence level etc. Understanding that there have been no comparison studies that address your question, I do not believe there is a difference in the level of sensation that results from any method of... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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