LABIAPLASTIES
All about Labiaplasties
A labiaplasty can be used to remove or reduce the size of the labia, the folds of skin around the vagina.
The procedure can be used to remove sagging skin from around the vagina, external tissue that may rub against clothing, or skin enlargement that can be painful when wearing tight clothing or playing sports.
The procedure can also be used in the same way one might choose a rhinoplasty, tummy tuck or breast augmentation, to improve how one feels about their body.
Price
We have worked hard to be able to offer an affordable price so patients do not feel pressured to visit under qualified practices or destination surgery.
This procedure is performed in hospital, under local or general anaesthetic.
The Surgery & Recovery
A labiaplasty can be performed under general or local anaesthesia and can involve the reduction in size or changing of the shape of the labia using small incisions. Tissue can be trimmed, removed or repositioned, the labia majora may have excess fat removed.
The clitoral hood may also have excessive skin folds removed to help improve sexual satisfaction, and the excess fat may be removed around the general pubic area to help reduce signs of ageing or excessive weight loss.
Kingsway Day Surgery (Miranda, NSW)
East Sydney Private Hospital (Woolloomooloo, NSW)
Macquarie University Hospital (Macquarie University, NSW)
Kareena Private Hospital (Caringbah, NSW)
After surgery our recovery specialists will given post-op instructions. It is important to follow carefully. You will be provided with a script for medication, which you will need to purchase after surgery and instructions on when to take the medication over the days ahead. You will be discharged from hospital when your companion picks you up from the hospital. All patients must have a companion to stay with them for 72hours following surgery.
The first week after surgery you should stick to gentle day-to-day activities. This includes minimal house duties, no lifting, staying home as much as possible and sleeping in an elevated position. Commence postoperative exercise (instructions given post surgery).
In the second week of recovery try not to raise your blood pressure too much and still sleep in an upright position. Patients will also be required to attend a postoperative appointment at our office in week 2. this will be scheduled prior to surgery.
In week 2 patients may:
- Commence a light walk
- Return to work in week 2 if you have an office job with little physical activity
- Avoid sexual intercourse
- Start driving provided they are not taking any pain medication. We also recommend waiting 3 days for the medication to be out of your system.
Risks
General risks include bleeding, pain and swelling at the site of the procedure, as well as the risk of infection, scarring, over-correction and under-correction. A feeling of tightness, numbness or a change in sensation around the area of the procedure may also be experienced.
If you are concerned about possible risks associated with a labiaplasty, be sure to discuss them with your surgeon.