I am on a weight loss journey and would like to have labiaplasty surgery done due to pain and discomfort. If I have labiaplasty done and then lose a significant amount of weight (100+ pounds) will this affect the labia? Should I wait until I've lost the desired amount of weight and then have the labiaplasty?
August 7, 2023
Answer: Plastic Surgery is Best at Your Goal Weight It’s generally the outer labia that changes the most with weight gain and weight loss. However, with the outer labia getting smaller, it may actually make the inner labia look bigger relative to that. The outer labia and mons pubis stores fat, and as one loses weight, the outer labia and mons may shrink. The pubic area may also sag, and some women may actually experience elongation of the outer labia as well with weight changes. Usually plastic surgery is best performed at your goal weight, but if your inner labia is bothersome and causing chafing and symptoms, Labiaplasty can be performed really had any time to alleviate those symptoms.
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August 7, 2023
Answer: Plastic Surgery is Best at Your Goal Weight It’s generally the outer labia that changes the most with weight gain and weight loss. However, with the outer labia getting smaller, it may actually make the inner labia look bigger relative to that. The outer labia and mons pubis stores fat, and as one loses weight, the outer labia and mons may shrink. The pubic area may also sag, and some women may actually experience elongation of the outer labia as well with weight changes. Usually plastic surgery is best performed at your goal weight, but if your inner labia is bothersome and causing chafing and symptoms, Labiaplasty can be performed really had any time to alleviate those symptoms.
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June 2, 2023
Answer: Weight Loss Impact on Labiaplasty Results: What to Expect? Thank you for your question about how weight loss might impact your labiaplasty results. Generally, losing a significant amount of weight after a labiaplasty shouldn't affect your results. However, losing weight before surgery can make the procedure and anesthesia safer. I hope this information is helpful, and I wish you the best of luck in your journey. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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June 2, 2023
Answer: Weight Loss Impact on Labiaplasty Results: What to Expect? Thank you for your question about how weight loss might impact your labiaplasty results. Generally, losing a significant amount of weight after a labiaplasty shouldn't affect your results. However, losing weight before surgery can make the procedure and anesthesia safer. I hope this information is helpful, and I wish you the best of luck in your journey. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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March 16, 2023
Answer: Possibly Different patient's bodies will respond differently to weight loss. In general, the labia minora shouldn't change significantly. If that is what is bothering you, it may be reasonable to do surgery now if it is bothersome enough. The labia majora is a different story. it is much more likely to change with fluctuations in weight. With weight loss, this area often becomes more deflated and allows more of the labia minora to be visible. Some patients following weight loss will actually require fat grafting to the labia majora for this reason.
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March 16, 2023
Answer: Possibly Different patient's bodies will respond differently to weight loss. In general, the labia minora shouldn't change significantly. If that is what is bothering you, it may be reasonable to do surgery now if it is bothersome enough. The labia majora is a different story. it is much more likely to change with fluctuations in weight. With weight loss, this area often becomes more deflated and allows more of the labia minora to be visible. Some patients following weight loss will actually require fat grafting to the labia majora for this reason.
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