Understanding Labiaplasty: Benefits, Risks, and Recovery

Labiaplasty is an often misunderstood procedure that women pursue for a variety of reasons. If you’re considering labiaplasty, you likely have many questions about what to expect and whether it’s the right choice for you. Your first step is meeting with a knowledgeable and understanding board-certified cosmetic surgeon to discuss your thoughts, fears, and expectations. Here’s what to know about labiaplasty and how Dr. Kamran Dastoury can help you feel more confident.

What is Labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces the prominence of the inner labia known as the labia minora. For many women, the inner labia protrude past the outer labia, causing uncomfortable symptoms like chafing, itchiness, problems with hygiene, and pain with intercourse. They may also experience difficulties wearing certain clothing, doing specific exercises, or enjoying sexual activity. Some women opt for labiaplasty because of noticeable asymmetry. In all of these cases, labiaplasty gets rid of excess skin from the inner labia, helping boost both comfort and confidence.

This procedure can also be done under a local anesthetic in order to avoid unnecessary medication usually in under 1-2 hours.

What are the Benefits of Labiaplasty?

For many women, the main benefit of labiaplasty is improved confidence. Women with larger or longer inner labia may feel self-conscious about their labia because of past teasing or comments from partners. Other women enjoy labiaplasty because it can allow them better comfort. Labiaplasty is a great option because it’s a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed with local anesthesia to reduce recovery side effects. Finally, Dr. Dastoury can personalize your procedure so you achieve the results that help you feel most confident and comfortable in your body.

What are the Risks of Labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty comes with risks like any other procedure. Along with possible bleeding, infection, and scarring, labiaplasty may change the sensation of the surrounding tissues throughout the healing process. Additionally, labia are never perfectly asymmetrical, and thus, your results will reflect that. Dr. Dastoury will thoroughly discuss the risks and potential limitations of the procedure  during  the consultation

What is Recovery Like?

Full recovery can take several weeks, although you may be able to return to work within 1-2 weeks. Sometimes even sooner depending on the type of work.  Dr. Dastoury will give you detailed aftercare instructions on caring for the surgical area. The labia are very vascular, meaning you can expect swelling, bruising, and discomfort. It’s important to avoid exercise and sexual activity for about six weeks, as well as using tampons or other menstrual products inserted into the vagina. Dr. Dastoury will give you a personalized timeline for your recovery.

Labiaplasty in Denver, CO

To learn more about labiaplasty and how Dr. Dastoury can help you enjoy a more comfortable, confident you, contact Modern Surgical Arts of Denver by calling or filling out our online form.