Labiaplasty Lexington KY | Labiaplasty Louisville KY

Enlarged labial tissue can cause irritation, chafing, or just sheer annoyance for some women. For women who feel that their labia are unsightly, this can be psychologically disturbing, even leading to avoidance of sexual relations. There is no one reason, or no “good” reason to have labiaplasty. If it feels right for you, we will support you in this decision and find a surgical solution that works for you.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that the demand for labiaplasty is increasing all the time, with more than 10,000 procedures being done every year in the United States. The prevalence of the Brazilian wax, which reveals areas of the female genitalia that had been previously covered in hair, may be responsible for the rise in interest in improving the look of the labia.

There are several conditions that can create the need or desire for labiaplasty. You may have always been dissatisfied with the size or shape of your labial folds, or they may have changed after childbirth. They may get in the way of certain activities or catch on some types of clothing. Their size and shape could even be making intercourse or tampon insertion painful.

You will likely experience some minor to moderate pain, swelling, or bruising post procedure, but generally speaking, labiaplasty is not particularly painful. The pain is similar to falling on a balance beam. You should expect any pain or swelling to mostly resolve within a few days of the surgery.

No, these are different but related procedures. Labiaplasty is mainly a cosmetic treatment that reduces and reshapes the vaginal lips as necessary. It is an external treatment only. Vaginal rejuvenation (or vaginoplasty) may include labiaplasty, but it focuses on the internal area of the vagina to tighten an overstretched vaginal canal following childbirth. Vaginal rejuvenation can restore both function and sensation. Vaginal rejuvenation can even be used to address issues of incontinence.

You may feel some burning during urination for a few days following labiaplasty. If you are constipated, take a stool softener to avoid straining and disturbing the incisions that are beginning to heal.

Keep the area clean by rinsing the area with warm water on a daily basis following each urination. Do not take baths, however. Avoid sitting for an extended period of time, which can put pressure on the area that the body is trying to heal. A small amount of bleeding is normal, but if the incision opens or pus forms, call our office. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking pain medication, as these substances can interact.

Plan to take a few days off to rest and recuperate following labiaplasty. You should be able to walk around gently on the day of the surgery. If you work at a desk, make plans to stand or work in a reclined position on a laptop until your incisions heal sufficiently that sitting will not put them at risk. Dr. Gerstle will clear you to return to a light workout within a month, but you may have to put sexual intercourse on hold for up to two months while you heal fully.

No, the scars will be hidden—only you will know that a surgical procedure has taken place.

A labiaplasty will not affect your ability to deliver a baby, nor will the incision sites be disturbed when you give birth if you have healed sufficiently. However, pregnancy can affect the size or shape of the labia, so you may wish to wait on a labiaplasty until you’ve had your last child.

Reduced sensation is a possible but unlikely outcome of labiaplasty. Do not panic if you experience numbness at first; this is normal and it should recede within a few days to a few weeks.

Enlarged and asymmetrical labia is a common condition. It only becomes a problem if it is irritating or causes you to have a negative experience of your body.