Gary J Alter MD Plastic Surgery - New York

Gary J Alter MD Plastic Surgery - New York

4.6 rating from 67 reviews
Practice Information
461 Park Ave. S, 7th Fl., New York, New York

About the Practice

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Gary J. Alter, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6

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67 Gary J Alter MD Plastic Surgery - New York Reviews

d4126
Labiaplasty3 days post-opMarch 20, 2025
So Grateful for Dr. Alter
cherylspano
Labiaplasty3 days post-opDecember 22, 2024
I feel sexy and pretty 'down there'
Dynamic906032
Labiaplasty5 days post-opMay 4, 2024
Labiaplasty 5 days ago - unsurpassed results & quality care
Kind760475
Labiaplasty6 days post-opJanuary 17, 2024
Made me feel comfortable at all times
ZACHzoey
Vaginoplasty8 days post-opJanuary 10, 2024
I was comfortable throughout the entire process
Ireland2023
Labiaplasty6 months post-opJanuary 9, 2024
An Expert That You Can Trust
Us3rname2023
Labiaplasty5 months post-opJanuary 8, 2024
My recovery was very smooth and I am thrilled with my results
Cynthia Zuniga
Labiaplasty2 months post-opSeptember 13, 2023
Everything was so easy, no pain at all
Polite430458
Labiaplasty6 months post-opAugust 17, 2023
Dr. Alter is the Best
the realbrighteyes2019
Labiaplasty1 day post-opFebruary 22, 2023
1 day post op and already see a huge difference and the recovery so far is going very well

189 Answers

A As the inventor and innovator of the wedge technique in 1994, I reconstruct many women who have had labia reductions by other surgeons, both wedge and trimming techniques​. You had a trimming labiaplasty which resulted in asymmetry, excess clitoral hood, and scalloping. The reconstruction is much more difficult than a primary labiaplasty and should be done by a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in labia reconstruction. I published the first and most extensive paper on labia reconstruction in the prestigious journal "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" about 15 years ago. You will need various reconstructive techniques to give you a good appearance. Fortunately, you have adequate clitoral hood to reconstruct your labia minora with clitoral hood flaps, which I invented and published in that journal article. In this surgery, I take the remaining tissue of your clitoral hood and transfer it downward to create labia minora. I have done this surgery about 100 times with excellent results. The surgery takes about 3+ hours so it is not a simple office procedure. If any surgeon reduces more of your clitoral hood, you will be ineligible for this repair. Approximately 50% of the surgeries I perform are revisions of other surgeons' labiaplasties. You only get one good chance to reconstruct you, so be patient and ask a lot of questions. Gary J. Alter, M.D. Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, NY
Answered by Dr. AlterJuly 4, 2025
A I invented the central wedge labiaplasty surgery in 1995 and only reported the seminal article in the plastic surgery literature in 2007. It is also known as the "V" or wedge technique. Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labiaplasty very differently. They essentially trim the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) and leave a long suture line instead of the normal labial edge. Their technique is the same whether a scalpel or a laser is used. In contrast, I remove triangles of tissue and bring the normal edges together. Thus, the normal labial edges, normal color, and normal anatomy are preserved, but the darkest labial tissue is usually removed. If you have extra tissue on your clitoral hood, I can reduce it at the same time. My technique is performed with magnification to ensure an accurate approximation of the normal labial edges, whereas the other technique takes 15-30 minutes and results in a linear scar as the labial edge. That scar can cause chronic discomfort and aesthetic disfigurement. The surgery is relatively minor and is not very uncomfortable. It is performed as an outpatient in a fully accredited surgical center. General anesthesia is usually used, but sedation with local anesthesia is possible. Above all, choose an experienced surgeon as over half of my surgeries are for reconstructing women, who have been botched by other doctors. Sincerely, Gary J. Alter, M.D. Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, NY
Answered by Dr. AlterMay 14, 2025
A I do not recommend them being performed at the same time if significant liposuction is going to be performed in your abdomen. The fluid and blood from the liposuction can descend into your labia and genitals causing marked swelling that can interfere with the healing and final result from your labiaplasty. In addition, I caution about getting any gynecologist to do a labiaplasty as many are not trained to do it, which can result in a severely botched labiaplasty. I invented the central wedge labiaplasty surgery in 1995 and only reported the seminal article in the plastic surgery literature in 2007. It is also known as the "V" or wedge technique. Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labiaplasty very differently. They essentially turn the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) and leave a long suture line instead of the normal labial edge. Their technique is the same whether a scalpel or a laser is used. In contrast, I remove triangles of tissue and bring the normal edges together. Thus, the normal labial edges, normal color, and normal anatomy are preserved, but the darkest labial tissue is usually removed. If you have extra tissue on your clitoral hood, I can reduce it at the same time. My technique is performed with magnification to ensure an accurate approximation of the normal labial edges, whereas the other technique takes 15-30 minutes and results in a linear scar as the labial edge. That scar can cause chronic discomfort and aesthetic disfigurement. Your clitoral hood may also be reduced at the same time. Above all, choose an experienced surgeon as over half of my surgeries are for reconstructing women who have been botched by other doctors. Sincerely, Gary Alter, M.D. Beverly HIlls, CA - Manhattan, NY
Answered by Dr. AlterJanuary 25, 2025

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