Almost 40 & insecure about labia - would I benefit from labiaplasty? (Photos)

Your labia are completely normal. There is no logical basis for your insecurity. Men will not disapprove of their appearance. If you're scared to have surgery to change the appearance of your labia, then you shouldn't do it. Based on your comments, I would recommend counseling with a therapist before anything else.

Hello there,
While your labial anatomy is completely within normal range (and I do think it's important that this is mentioned), you could have a labiaplasty to reduce the size of the labia to help you feel more comfortable.Make sure you get more than one opinion and feel comfortable with your surgeon and their surgical plan.Best of luck!
Sincerely,Jennifer Adams MD, FRCSC

Labiaplasty can reduce the prominence of your labia minora if you’re concerned about it, but please note that the appearance of your labia is considered “normal”. Your attractiveness is not based on the appearance of your genital area, and if your sexual partner does tell you that it’s “unappealing”, then you may want to reconsider pursuing a relationship with them.

Great questions. As a Female Plastic surgeon I have been performing Labiaplasty for over 25 years. I do not believe there is a definition for a “normal” labia. Labias come in all shapes and sizes and often one side is different than the other. The key question to ask yourself is whether your labia get irritated and sore in your everyday clothes. If they do, then reducing them will solve that issue. The nuances of what procedure to do would be discussed during our in depth consultation. If you get a chance read my Labiaplasty reviews on Realself to see what my patients are saying. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Thank you for your questionLabia come in all shapes and sizes so there is no normal. As a gynecologist, I've seen thousands of women who have larger labia than your's and have good sex lives. The decision really depends on how you perceive yourself and whether surgery would improve your self image. Most men would not know the difference or care. It's you not your labia that will stimulate their desire, but, if you believe, as many of my patients do, that labiaplasty will improve their self confidence, then it may be worth your while.If you do, be careful and do your homework to find the right surgeon.See the video below

Thank you for your question and photograph.  Though your labia fall well within "normal," your appearance is common for those women desiring an improved aesthetic, reduced discomfort, and increased self-esteem with a labiaplasty.  See a labiaplasty specialist in consultation for an in-person evaluation.