My labia seems pretty big - should this be reduced? (Photos)

In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in labioplasty should be your next step. It is very likely, based on this photo, that a well performed labioplasty would bring more balance in the area. Good luck.

Hello. If you have discomfort or are self-conscious wtth the appearance of your labia, it is reasonable to have a labia minora reduction. Many women would consider your labia enlarged. I am the inventor of the central wedge technique, in which I remove triangles of tissue and bring the normal edges together. It is also known as the "V" or wedge technique. 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, I can reduce it at the same time using various techniques. I have been featured performing this operation on Dr. 90210 on the E! Channel as well as on multiple other television shows. I travel and lecture all over the world on my techniques and am published in most plastic surgical textbooks. I invented the surgery in 1995 and reported the seminal article in the plastic surgery literature.

FYI: Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labiaplasty very differently. They essentially amputate 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. This technique often results in scallops, asymmetry, an unnatural edge, hanging frenula, and over-resection. In contrast, I remove 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. My technique is performed with magnification to ensure an accurate approximation of the normal labial edges, whereas the other technique takes 15-30 minutes and results in a linear scar as the labial edge. That scar can cause chronic discomfort and aesthetic disfigurement.

About 50% of the labia surgeries I perform are reconstructions of botched labiaplasties done by other surgeons. Do your research and make sure you choose an experienced surgery. 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.

Sincerely,

Gary J. Alter, M.D.

Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, New York City