I had a vaginal rejuvenation one year ago including tightening of the full canal, hood reduction, labiaplasty (trim of minora), and perineoplasty. I am a mother of 5 having 3 vaginal births and a twin c-section. I did not get the results I anticipated. My minora are still bulky and uncomfortable and the canal is not much tighter than before. My results have caused me a bit of anxiety and I just wonder how common is it for this surgery to fail. Is a further reduction more risky than original op?
May 30, 2023
Answer: Labiaplasty revision As the inventor and innovator of the wedge technique in 1994, I reconstruct many women who have had labia reductions by other surgeons, both wedge and trimming techniques. You had a trimming labiaplasty which resulted in continued fullness, excess clitoral hood, and scalloping. The reconstruction is much more difficult than a primary labiaplasty and should be done by a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in labia reconstruction. I published the first and most extensive paper on labia reconstruction in the prestigious journal "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" about ten years ago. You can have a much better appearance by a very skilled reconstructive labiaplasty surgery. Approximately 40% of the surgeries I perform are revisions of other surgeons' labiaplasties. I would do a central wedge excision on each side to reduce your labia and eliminate most of your scallops. Another trim may leave you with further scallops and the length of your labia may still be redundant. It can be done very safely as I have invented this procedure and have done it thousands of times. Your clitoral hood is thick, wide, and protuberant. It can be decreased somewhat by reducing the sides. I invented 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 drastically decreased. I have done it over 400 times with excellent results. I have not published this technique, so no one does it like me. Your vaginal canal can be furthered tightened at the same time. 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. About 40% of my labia cases are reconstructions of other surgeons' labiaplasties. You only get one good chance to reconstruct you, so be patient and ask a lot of questions. Gary J. Alter, M.D. Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, NY
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May 30, 2023
Answer: Labiaplasty revision As the inventor and innovator of the wedge technique in 1994, I reconstruct many women who have had labia reductions by other surgeons, both wedge and trimming techniques. You had a trimming labiaplasty which resulted in continued fullness, excess clitoral hood, and scalloping. The reconstruction is much more difficult than a primary labiaplasty and should be done by a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in labia reconstruction. I published the first and most extensive paper on labia reconstruction in the prestigious journal "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" about ten years ago. You can have a much better appearance by a very skilled reconstructive labiaplasty surgery. Approximately 40% of the surgeries I perform are revisions of other surgeons' labiaplasties. I would do a central wedge excision on each side to reduce your labia and eliminate most of your scallops. Another trim may leave you with further scallops and the length of your labia may still be redundant. It can be done very safely as I have invented this procedure and have done it thousands of times. Your clitoral hood is thick, wide, and protuberant. It can be decreased somewhat by reducing the sides. I invented 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 drastically decreased. I have done it over 400 times with excellent results. I have not published this technique, so no one does it like me. Your vaginal canal can be furthered tightened at the same time. 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. About 40% of my labia cases are reconstructions of other surgeons' labiaplasties. You only get one good chance to reconstruct you, so be patient and ask a lot of questions. Gary J. Alter, M.D. Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, NY
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May 30, 2023
Answer: Is a further reduction more risky than the original op? Hello, a second operation can be performed when unsuccessful or unwanted results occur. It is not a more risky operation. The procedure to be performed in the pre-operative examination should be discussed with the patient correctly and then it should be done in the direction desired by the patient. In your case, as can be seen from the picture, the inner lips can be smaller, and you will be happier if the vaginal canal is narrowed throughout.
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May 30, 2023
Answer: Is a further reduction more risky than the original op? Hello, a second operation can be performed when unsuccessful or unwanted results occur. It is not a more risky operation. The procedure to be performed in the pre-operative examination should be discussed with the patient correctly and then it should be done in the direction desired by the patient. In your case, as can be seen from the picture, the inner lips can be smaller, and you will be happier if the vaginal canal is narrowed throughout.
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