How common are keloids and hypertrophic scarring during Labiaplasty post-op recovery?

Labiaplasty will not lead any keloid or hypertrophic scar. this area is not prone to these scar problems. The skin is not a keratinized, has good blood supply and this make the healing better than other parts of the body. the scar of the surgery will be almost invisible at 1 years.

After hundreds of labiaplasty cases I have yet to see a keloid or hypertrophic scar in the labia or clitoral hood excisions. The labia and the lips of the mouth share a huge amount of anatomy, even on a cellular level. The inside of the mouth is very very resistant to scarring and instead develops almost a shiny layer after trauma. If you bite your cheek or burn the roof of your mouth it generally is heals without anything visible from the injury. The same is true for the labia minora.

Hello and thank you for your question.
Labiaplasty is a cosmetic procedure that can help achieve a smaller, and more tucked appearance of labia minora (inner lips).
Keloids scars and hypertrophic scars are not very common after Labiaplasty procedures, and development of unfavorable scarring depends on patient genetics, as well as surgical techniques and suturing used.
I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Labiaplasty to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon