Unhappy with Labiaplasty Results - Can It Be Corrected?

It is difficult to augment the length of the labia minora, but it is common for me to reduce the clitoral hood. Your best option is likely to reduce the clitoral hood to achieve better balance.  A plastic surgeon with extensive experience in the procedure would be your best option for a consultation.

An over-resected labia minora may be augmented by injectable filler, or local skin flaps, depending on the specific location and amount of deficiency.  The clitoral hood can still be diminished if you wish.  Previous labiaplasty should not influence this.

I agree that it is difficult if not impossible to correct any area of the body where too much tissue has been removed.  But what I also understand you to say is that your clitoral hood looks out of proportion to the rest of your genitalia.  If that is the case, you should be able to get this area reduced.  Seek out an experienced surgeon in your area and find out what can be done.  Good luck!

Without a picture it is hard to tell.  I will tell you that it is difficult to correct overcorrection in any part of the body, but this is a particularly difficult one.  Please seek the opinion of a doctor who performs this surgery often.

Labiaplasty surgeries can be corrected in some situations.  It is hard to give you advice without a photo or a physical exam. 

Yes, there are some options but without examining you or seeing pictures, it is impossible to give you specific recommendations.  With a combination of skin flaps and filling agents, it is possible to gain some improvement in the aesthetics of the labia.  

 

Good Luck.

Unfortunately, I am not aware of any good technique for correction of the over  dissected labia minora. I have seen a few patients in your situation who have been very displeased from the aesthetic standpoint and who have had issues with discomfort from  residual scarring.

You should be examined by an experienced surgeon to determine if you have any local tissue that can be mobilized as a “flap”. The resection of “excess” skin around the clitoris may help with the overall appearance and proportionality issues.

Best wishes.

Dear Violet28,

I am sorry to hear about your concerns. In some but not all situations, labiaplasty revision may be possible. I would consult with an experienced labiaplasty surgeon.

Warmest wishes,

Larry Fan, MD

As Dr. Bandy has said, if you're concerned about the clitoral hood as its disproprotionate to the rest of the area, you would be best served by pursuing a reduction of that area as there is no way to correct an overresection of the labia as the tissue is specialized and has unique functions.  Do make sure you fully understand what the surgeon plans so you will not be surprised as you were after your initial surgery.

Hello,

Over reduction is the hardest of problems to correct. You need to find the best Labiaplasty surgeon you can and get an opinion.

 

Good luck,

John Di Saia MD