The ideal candidates are healthy adults who are concerned that their labia majora look saggy, wrinkled, or too large in relation to the rest of their anatomy.Â
âVery often, itâs someone whoâs lost a lot of weightâfor instance, after bariatric surgeryâand they get deflated and saggy down there,â says Dr. Pelosi.Â
At the opposite end of the spectrum are people who are heavy and have excess fat. âThey feel a little too puffy,â says Dr. Pelosi.Â
The outer labia (and other parts of the genitals) can change in unwanted ways throughout life. "The labia majora can enlarge after pregnancy, weight gain, or aging, which can cause the labia majora to stretch. âWomen do not like that bulge that they get in their swimsuits or yoga pants,â says Dr. Gary Alter, a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. âThis can easily be fixed by labia majora reduction.â
Another factor to consider is whether your skin is prone to hyperpigmentation or developing an overgrowth of tissue. âIf you tend to âscar darkâ or with keloids, that tendency is still alive down there,â says Dr. Pelosi. âA diligent surgeon will definitely ask about that and make you aware of it.â