Am I a candidate for labiaplasty or other procedures to improve comfort?

You are a good candidate for a labiaplasty. If you want your labia minora smaller, it will change the appearance. However, you should want a good aesthetic appearance

I invented the central wedge labiaplasty surgery in 1995 and only reported the seminal article in the plastic surgery literature in 2007. It is also known as the "V" or wedge technique.
Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labiaplasty very differently. They essentially turn 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, 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. If you have extra tissue on your clitoral hood, I can reduce it at the same time. 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.

Your clitoral hood may also be causing some of your discomfort. I can reduce that at the same tim.

The surgery is relatively minor and is not very uncomfortable. It is performed as an outpatient in a fully accredited surgical center. General anesthesia is usually used, but sedation with local anesthesia is possible.

As for your labia majora, fat injections can be done to increase the fullness of your labia majora “labia puffing”, which can be done under local anesthesia. However, it can sometimes cause a large bulge. In that case, you may need a majora skin reduction.

Above all, choose an experienced surgeon as over half of my surgeries are for reconstructing women who have been botched by other doctors.

Sincerely,

Gary J. Alter, M.D.

Beverly Hills, CA -- Manhattan, NY

It's completely valid to seek solutions for physical discomfort related to your labia and surrounding anatomy. If your labia minora cause irritation or pain during sex or physical activity, this may be due to excess tissue or friction, and a labiaplasty can be considered for functional relief rather than cosmetic reasons. Loss of volume can sometimes occur due to genetics, weight loss, or hormonal factors; this may be improved with dermal fillers to restore cushioning and reduce friction. As for the stretched perineum, this could potentially be addressed through a perineoplasty, which tightens and reinforces the area for both structural and functional support. Consulting with a board-certified gynecologic specialist can help you explore the safest, most effective options tailored to your comfort and anatomy without pressure to change your appearance if that’s not your goal.

Hi Beautiful669263,
You may be a good candidate for a labiaplasty to reduce your labia minora, majora or both depending on your goals. This procedure can be done to improve your comfort during exercise as well as intercourse. There are anatomical limitations and patient dependent factors to take into consideration. I recommend consulting with a surgeon who performs labiaplasty procedures frequently and can help you decide what is best for you and what procedures are most likely to improve your quality of life. Hope this is helps!

In order to obtain your goals, which are reasonable, an in-person preoperative consutlation is very important. Once these goals are understood, they can be obtained surgically in the O.R.

Hello!
Yes, you would be a Labiaplasty candidate. Especially if your labia are bothersome during sexual intercourse and other physical activity.

If you are uncomfortable with your labia then you are a candidate for labiaplasty. There are several methodologies available and you need to do your homework to get the result you most desire.Understand your anatomy. There are actually two pair of inner labia. There is a lower pair that inserts into the clitoris and an upper pair, called prepuce, that forms the hood, that can enter and significantly involve the lower pair. This is present in your photos. The upper pair should be reduced and taken off the lower pair to give a bridge of the nose appearance and free up the lower pair before addressing the reduction of the lower pair which can be performed by various methods. The appearance of your labial edges lends itself to the natural edge technique but can be trimmed. I advise avoiding central wedge techniques. The video below can be helpful to understand these options. Be careful to research your surgeon looking at their before and after photos and look at their reviews. Better to get it right the first time.

Thank you for your inquiry! Labiaplasty can be not only performed for aesthetic purposes but also for functionality. I recommend scheduling a consult with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself to create a surgical plan with the goal of eliminating your discomforting and providing you with aesthetically pleasing results.

If you want the labia minora to feel comfortable while engaging in physical activity and intercourse. Then choosing to have a labiapasty of the labia minora is a good decision. You are an excellent candidate. Your discomfort will be lessened as a result of this. One of the most prevalent reasons for labiaplasty is pain during sexual activity, walking, or any other activity.

Hello, nice to meet you, I would like to help you as a genital aesthetic expert. We apply this kind of surgeries for several reasons; improving sexuallity, to gain self confidence, to feel more comfortable and having a better aesthetic. Actually; these are functional, sexual and aesthetic operations. Therefore, with the labias you showed, you will definitely get what you need, a better life with the lots of benefits of the surgery

Hi there! Absolutely. You do have options. You brought up volume loss which can be treated both internally and externally. We offer surgical and nonsurgical options.

Labiaplasty is great for the outer area that seems to be tugging or pulling during sex and exercise.

Why we say internal treatment will also help is because we want to strengthen that pelvic area and the structure you already have.