Is it reasonable for me to get labiaplasty surgery? (I'm 15)

Because excess growth of the labia and clitoral hood typically coincide with puberty, it is not unusual for girls your age to have similar concerns.  If consented by your parent(s), it is indeed possible to undergo surgery if also after consultation and physical exam by a labiaplasty specialist it is still considered safe and indicated.   The labiaplasty technique utilized is typically based upon the individual surgeons preference and results. Glad to help.  

While your age is a consideration, it's not a contraindication for a labiaplasty procedure.  It seems that you have considered this for a long time and even done some research on the topic.  I would encourage you to discuss this with your parents, as you would need their permission to have surgery now anyway.  And perhaps you would be comfortable talking to your primary doctor, who would have a perspective on "normal" female anatomy.  The symptoms you're experiencing would be improved with labiaplasty.  There are many techniques for performing this surgery, and it's important that you consult with an experienced plastic surgeon to ensure that you get the results you desire.  All the best to you.Ruth Celestin, M.D.

I have performed labiaplasty and clitoral hood reduction on adolescents.  The determination is whether she has discomfort and whether it is severely bothering her. The girl must talk to her parents and get approval.  One of the two most common techniques is the central wedge technique.It is also known as the "V" or wedge technique. I am, obviously, prejudiced towards this 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 it 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.

Hi. Many young people worry that their anatomy is not 'normal' - you should discuss this with your family physician and mother (most people I see of your age have discussed this issue with their mother). There are many online resources to show the range of normal anatomy (not porn - this often is often changed with photoshop). If however you are having the surgery for symptoms of
irritation then these symptoms will be improved after the procedure. Labiaplasty
is a simple day surgery procedure, with return to everyday activities within a
few days. Your age is not necessarily a contraindication to the surgery, as long as you have considered things for a reasonable period of time, and discussed things with your family physician and mother.

Genellikle 15 yaşındaki bir kişi için labioplasti önerilmez, çünkü genital gelişim tamamlanmamış olabilir ve bu tür bir cerrahinin sonuçları gelişim sürecini etkileyebilir. Bu durumda hastaların 18 yaşını tamamlamış olması gereklidir.

If your are causing excessive physical discomfort and interfering with normal activity you can consider surgery or non-surgical alternatives.  You will need parental consent. 

The rubbing and hanging are common complaints that patients have when seeking labiaplasty.  Many of them have been young patients like yourself.  I personally perform the trim technique where the edge is re-shaped and sutured.  I think most women don't like the appearance of the edge which is often wrinkled and hyperpigmented.  Please feel free to look at my before and afters to see what I mean. 

I do not have the benefit of an exam, and that is my disclaimer.My initial impression is that you are way too young for this sort of thing.My second impression is that you have done a whole lot of research on this topic, you disagree with another doctor whom it sounds like you visited with personally, and it also sounds like you have many other parts of your body that you are unhappy with.Ktrain, the problem is that you are still growing physically and emotionally.  The anatomy you are focused on my have a profound impact on your emotional status later on in life, especially since you are not comfortable with your body.  Things may change in a year or three, but surgery can't be undone.Take this the right way and kindly, consider talking about these issues with say a compassionate counselor.  Don't do anything irreversible until at least 18, and then think long and hard about it.  Then think again.  And by the way, I do this operation and have happy patients when properly selected.Best to you.sek