Labiaplasty - can I remove the labia minora? (photos)

Hello Veva,
I see how your hyperpigmented tissues bother you. It is the main reason why your vulva is not attractive. With a curvilinear labiaplasty the edges will take on a lighter appearance, but no need for an agressive reduction nor transplanting skin to the labia. You would also benefit from excising the dark excess perineal skin and a clitoral hood reduction with clitoropexy. This would give you a youthful, attractive and natural appearance.
The key, though, is finding the right surgeon and for this you may need to travel.
Go to the link below to see hundreds of B/A photos with this combination of procedures. You will likely find some examples that are quite similar to you. From that link you may schedule a virtual consult via phone or zoom, at which time we can discuss in-depth your anatomy, expectations, and concerns. Women from all over the world travel to my Center for their Intimate Makeover under local anesthesia.
Best of luck,

Thank you for your question Be careful what you ask for, you may get it Your photos show normal appearing natural color labia Removing risks significant problemsThink twice

I think that some of the dark labia minora can be removed but removing too much of the labia minora will be unattractive. I would also suggest you have some clitoral hood contouring. Be certain to consult an experienced cosmetic gynecologist or urogynecologist to make certain that they understand your desired results.

HI veva,

I think that you can remove some of the labia minora, most of which is the dark colored part. I would not, however, remove too much as you will be unhappy with the result. You could also potentially have irritation of the area if your surgeons removes too much tissue. The clitoral hood could be shortened just a bit as well. If you do not want the hood touched at all, just discuss this with your surgeon.
Be sure to visit with a surgeon in your area who does many of these types of procedures.

Hope this helps a bit.

Best,
Dr. Christine Rodgers

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Although you can not remove all of the labia minora you could reduce the tissues to minimize the amount of darker tissue present.

Q: Is it possible to remove the dark edges of the labia minora in this case?
A: Yes, it can be done; however, careful consideration of how to do this operation must be given. In this case, is a little tricky! Curvilinear labioreduction or trimming (linear - straightforward amputation or S-amputation) will not work because there is not enough lighter color under the dark tissues. In addition, the left labia minora presents irregularities with a tiny amount of tissue for reduction. Therefore, suggested procedures will not provide a good surgical outcome in these situations and may resulted in sever complications due to over-resection. Furthermore, in this case, the labia minora size is contraindicated, and doing so, will inadvertently lead to labial over-resection with all potential severe complications (superficial dyspareunia – pain during sexual vaginal intercourse, neuropathy – pain at the site of incision or neuralgia – pain in remote areas from the surgical site, etc.). Solutions:1. Do not do anything,
2. The clitoral prepuce (the clitoral hood or clitoral foreskin) transposition can be used to cover the resected edges of the labia minora; however, the labial length is longer than the clitoral hood, so the lower part of the labia minora and the fourchette will remain dark or reddish when they will be removed,
3. The labia minora tissue is expendable. Currently, my unfinished clinical research shows promising results, and in this case, such an approach can be beneficial. First, it will create extra tissue to remove the dark tissue and create a natural, rounded shape of the labia minora—second, will not cause over-resection.
With regards,
Prof. Dr. Adam OstrzenskiUSA

hello, without interfering with the foreskin around the clitoris. you only want to correct the dark areas on the inner lips. as I understand it.
Your operation can be performed as you wish by preserving the part after the intersection point of the frenulum and the side arm of the clitoral hood and shaving the tissue above the frenulum.

Hi, yes the edges of the labiums are darker and by trim thecnique we can remove this dark area , and it seems that you also have a little bit excess tissue around clitoris . By doing clithoral hood reduction we can take this area a little bit inside.