Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty reduces excess skin of the inner (Labia Miniora) vaginal lips, leaving them flush with the outer Labia Majora.

The procedure can take up to one and a half hours to perform under Local and sedation. It may involve either simple removal of excess protruding tissue and an oversew of the lips or the additional reduction of the clitoral hood. In some instances, a wedge excision may be performed to reduce scarring.

Patients are on their feet within 12 to 24 hours with minor discomfort as patients are discharged on analgesia. Dissolving sutures can be removed at 2 weeks if they have not dissolved completely. Sexual relations can be resumed 6 weeks after surgery.

This procedure is performed under sedation and local anaesthetic. So, although you may be awake, you may not remember that well, as all sedation may have an amnesic effect.

All surgery has some element of risk. Dr Ching will explain the specific risks of this surgery, including bruising and infections. There is minimal risk of loss of sexual sensation as there is no surgery involving the nerve supply to the vagina or clitoris.

A suitable candidate is a patient who is in good physical and mental health, is unhappy with their labial appearance, or experiences discomfort with exercise or intercourse.