Chemical peel before or after labiaplasty?

Hi there! I highly suggest wait until healing is done to help lighten the area. Not only will it help with potential scarring, but there's no true purpose doing it before. As your provider, (bleaching cream or chemical peel) when you are fully cleared to do so. It's not worth risking infection for.

Hello and thank you for your question.

I would recommend to wait 2-3 months following Labiaplasty procedure to allow for wound healing to take place, prior to undergoing a chemical peel.

The goal of Labiaplasty procedure is to reduce the length and the width of your labia minora, which can also make wearing tight clothes more comfortable.

During clitoral hood reduction, excess folds of the clitoral hood can be removed to create a more balanced appearance of female genitalia. However, not everyone is a candidate for this procedure.

I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified plastic surgeon specializing in Labiaplasty to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations.

I hope this helps.
Best regards, Dr. Karanetz

Dr. Irena Karanetz
Fellowship-Trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hi there I would recommend to have the chemical peel after the labiaplasty is performed. There is a 8-12 weeks healing period. The peel will help to improve the labiaplasty scar if it is visible. Some of the dark areas are removed during the operation so less chemical solution will be needed. Best of luck and swift recovery!