I hate my vagina. It's wrinkled, it's darker than my skin tone and frequent bumps. My inner labia is so stretched out

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How can I lighten my the skin? How do I get rid of bumps and keep them from forming again. I wanna have a smooth vagina not this.

Michael Litrel, MD, FACOG, FPMRS · Answer

From a surgical perspective labiaplasty and clitoral hood reduction will help you achieve an improved appearance based upon your question.  You are also suffering from an infection of the hair follicles. I think this is from shaving.  I would not use a razor.  Clippers are safer and tend to cause less problems.

Gary J. Alter, MD · Answer

I reviewed your photos. Your labia minora and clitoral hood are  enlarged. A labiaplasty with a clitoral hood reduction can reduce your size.  However, it must be performed by a surgeon with experience. One of the two most common labiaplasty techniques is the central wedge technique, which I invented in 1995 and published in the plastic surgery textbooks. It is also known as the "V" or wedge technique. Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labioplasty 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, the central wedge removes 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, it can be reduced at the same time. Your clitoral hood is thick, wide, and protuberant.  It can be decreased somewhat by reducing the sides.  I pioneered a clitoropexy with clitoral hood reduction in which the clitoris is pushed closer to the pubic bone and the width, thickness, length, and protuberance of the clitoral hood can be decreased. I have done it over 250 times with excellent results.  No matter the technique, an inexperienced or unskilled surgeon can lead to a high rate of complications, chronic scar discomfort, labial deformities, and further surgery.
I suggest you see a dermatologist to treat your skin.
Gary J. Alter, M.D.Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, NY

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

Please keep in mind that an in person consultation with physical exam is first necessary before any final surgery recommendations are made. Nonetheless your story and concerns are in good company with almost ever other patient that undergoes labiaplasty and/or clitoral hood reduction (aka hoodectomy). Based upon your photos, your anatomy is very typical of someone who seriously considers having these procedures and experiences a major boost in (sexual) self-confidence and pleasure thereafter. Labiaplasty, which most commonly involves surgical reduction of the labia minora (inner/thinner lips) but not infrequently trimming or tucking of the labia majora (outer/thicker lips), has become a relatively common procedure over the last ten and even more so last five years. Most commonly it is done under light sedation (aka twighlight sleep) with local anesthesia, in which case the patient should feel no pain during the operation. Whether the surgery is done using a laser, scalpel, or scissors does not really matter but what does matter is "symmetry". Symmetry is the most important aspect to the final aesthetic result. Most women, just like yourself, prefer to have as much of the darker pigmented edges removed as possible. Also, it's not how much tissue is removed but how much is left remaining because a certain amount is necessary to maintain proper form and function - typically ~10 mm or so of the dry part of the labia. Finally, I have found the scar along the edge of the labia after "Trim Method" to be much more imperceptible compared to the scar running perpendicular through the entire labia minora after "Wedge Method". Thus to achieve these four most important elements, I have found that the Trim Method satisfies best.  One unique potential complication after Wedge Method is that the clitoris gets pulled downward which sometimes is annoying and sensory changing to women.  Thus it is extremely important to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon that specializes in this operation (does at least 1 - 2 per week). It may cost you a bit more but it is this type of result you will want to live with for the rest of your life. Typical (all inclusive) fee at my office/surgery center is $4500. Although there is no guarantee, women frequently do seek clitoral hood reduction (Hoodectomy) to improve exposure of the clitoris and hence better stimulation during sexual activity. By removing some of the excess &/or redundant skin concealing the clitoris, it becomes more readily exposed to sexual stimulation and hence a heightened sexual experience/orgasm is possible. Sometimes I recommend adding hoodectomy to labiaplasty to better harmonize the aesthetic outcome. Again, the key is seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or gynecologist who performs this procedure regularly (>2-3 x/month) so that just the right amount of tissue is removed and just the right amount remains such that the clitoris is not constantly exposed and rubbing on clothing, etc... Typical fee for a hoodectomy is ~$3000 but reduced to about half that price if done along with a labiaplasty. Now for recovery, because the labia tissue is so robust with blood supply it has an amazing ability to heal relatively quickly. Most patients are sore for 4-5 days before things start to get a lot better from there. Some patients can resume work before this time depending upon their occupation. No exercise for two weeks, no baths/jacuzzi or swimming for 3 weeks, and no sexual activity for typically 4 weeks. My patients are given an oral pain medication such as Vicodin or Percocet but icing the area for the first 48 hours and applying some custom made take-home topical local anesthetic cream seems to work the best. Glad to help.

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

You appear to have inflammation of the hair follicles on the vulva. See your gynecologist for evaluation and treatment. Avoid shaving until you have it evaluated because it will only aggravate the situation.

Oscar A. Aguirre, MD, FPMRS · Answer

Hello Teenwithquestions001,Sorry that you feel so negatively about such an important area. The bumps are tough to get rid of. They may have come from shaving or from small recurring infections that some women develop. If you suspect the latter is the case then see your gynecologist when these flare up again. Shaving less and leaving a manicured area her would be a simple way of seeing less of the bumps. Sorry there is no great solution to this.Now, your inner labia make you look much older than you really are. They are large, dark and wrinkled. You also have a large, droopy hood. All this can be surgically corrected as an in-office procedure under local anesthesia. This would be transformational for you and very likely get you to "love your vagina again!"Best of luck,Oscar A. Aguirre, MDAguirre Specialty Care - Pelvic Surgery & Intimate Aesthetics®

I hate my vagina. It's wrinkled, it's darker than my skin tone and frequent bumps. My inner labia is so stretched out

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I hate my vagina. It's wrinkled, it's darker than my skin tone and frequent bumps. My inner labia is so stretched out

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Answer: Looks like you should visit your gynecologist

Answer: Looks like you should visit your gynecologist

Answer: I hate my vagina

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