Labiaplasty

It is possible to correct the sagging of the vaginal lips, which is seen at birth or after weight loss, with labiaplasty operations. This method, which is one of the most frequently performed genital aesthetic applications, is performed in the form of recovery of larger and drooping lips than normal. Vegina rejuvenation, which is a genital aesthetic operation, is also applied to eliminate symmetry problems. This operation for the inner and outer lips does not pose any obstacle to birth. Many women who feel uncomfortable can feel better psychologically by having this operation.

What is Labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty applications are operations applied to improve and correct women's vaginas. Every married or single woman can opt for this type of operation. It is also possible to have more perfect and smaller vaginas with genital aesthetics.

Why Do Vaginal Lips Sagging?

Some accidents and deformations after birth,

Sagging due to excessive weakness,

Sagging of the vaginal area as a result of frequent weight gain and loss,

Menopause,

Vaginal tumors and infections,

Excessive sexual coercion

Contacting the vagina with chemical products such as perfume,

Deformation of the vagina as a result of frequent vaginal delivery is among the causes of vaginal sagging.

How is Labiaplasty Surgery Performed?

In some cases, severe sagging of the vagina may occur when high weight loss is experienced. In this case, while saving the body with liposuction operation, the vagina can be intervened with labioplasty. It is possible to evaluate an appropriate operation option for each patient.

Labiaplasty surgeries are surgeries that provide repair and reduction in the vagina. It includes the surgical removal of the inner lip parts of the vagina of women and the aesthetic correction of these areas. Thus, all kinds of wear and deformation around the vagina are removed with this operation. The most important reason for preferring these operations is the sense of aesthetics. The discomfort caused by the vaginal lips being larger than normal leads women to these operations.

The discomforts that result from the vaginal lips being much larger than normal are also relieved by this method. Although most of the operations are successful, it is recommended that the research should be done very carefully and the decision should be made accordingly in order to avoid possible problems.

Lips continue to grow until the age of 18. Therefore, this operation should not be performed on children under the age of 18.

What Should Be Considered After Labiaplasty Operation?

Complications are generally not experienced after the labiaplasty procedure. Complications such as infection, tissue damage and bleeding are possible complications after all surgical interventions. For this reason, labiaplasty should be performed by a specialist doctor, under sterile conditions and in health institutions with the necessary equipment and experience.

Postoperative bleeding is not expected. Rarely, only a very slight bleeding in the form of leakage and staining at the suture line can be seen. In the first days after surgery, the vulva may be completely swollen, red and tender due to edema. Applying cold compresses with the help of ice, as recommended by the doctor, will relieve the edema in the area.

Since the labium is a region rich in blood supply, the healing of the wound is completed quickly. The stitches in the region are absorbed or fall off within 10-15 days, depending on the type of suture material used. Post-operative pain is normal, the doctor can apply pain treatment. Although it varies from patient to patient, you can usually return to your routine life a few days after the procedure. In the absence of any complications, complete healing of the area takes an average of 1 month under normal conditions. Especially the operations in which surgical intervention is preferred prevent the loss of sensation in the vagina. However, this operation can also be performed with a laser. Dressings should be done as often as recommended by the doctor.

Sports that will cause tension in the area such as yoga and pilates, and sports that can cause pressure in the area such as horse riding and cycling should be avoided during the recovery period. Toilet cleaning should be done from front to back in this period as always. In order to prevent the risk of infection, you should not enter the pool, bath, sea, jacuzzi for the period recommended by the doctor.

Standing shower should be preferred instead of taking a bath in the tub. You can take a shower from the first day. Until full recovery is achieved, sexual intercourse is not recommended for about 1 month. Again, applications such as epilation and waxing should not be applied to the area until full recovery is achieved.

Being a Labiaplasty Candidate?

Labioplasty candidates may request a vaginal rejuvenation to eliminate cosmetic dissatisfaction associated with enlarged or excess lip tissue. Most people have enlarged labia minora tissues that extend beyond the labia majora, which can cause irritation, friction, or pain. This discomfort may increase even more during sexual intercourse. Some candidates may also experience hygiene problems as a result of excess vaginal tissue. Other people find that clothing, especially tights or swimwear, no longer fits properly.

What Can I Expect From Labiaplasty Procedure?

It is a way to remove excess skin while making sure the incision is well hidden. Some people may want the clitoral head to be reduced at the same time.

Labiaplasty is mostly done in the outpatient clinic and the procedure can be completed in about an hour. The procedure is performed with sedation anesthesia or general anesthesia can be used if the person wishes. After the procedure, the person can reach the desired appearance.

What are the Results of the Surgery?

An aesthetic appearance will be expected in the genital area after the procedure. After recovery, there are no scars. Labiaplasty surgery does not pose any obstacle to normal delivery. Since the hymen area remains 4-5 centimeters, it does not affect the hymen.

What is the Recovery Time?

Usually the recovery period takes two weeks. During this time, 20 minutes with a cold ice pack is recommended to reduce swelling. Labial cuts heal very quickly. Since the stitches are dissolvable, they do not need to be removed. Sports are not recommended for the first 2 weeks and sexual intercourse for the first 6 weeks.