LABIAPLASTY

Labiaplasty has given many women the opportunity to prevail over pain and regain a sense of comfort and confidence. The medical staff at Prime Plastic Surgery will be able to recommend labiaplasty for your unique case following an examination and discussion at your personal consultation. Ideal patients for a labiaplasty are:

• Healthy individuals over the age of 18
• Concerned about the physical discomfort caused by an enlarged labia
• Experiencing pain when sitting, working out, or during intimacy
• Looking to change their intimate aesthetics
• Self-conscious about the size of the labia
• Do not have bladder or a vaginal infection at the time of surgery

Prime Plastic Surgery is a premier plastic surgical facility specializing in surgical and non-surgical enhancement. We offer residents in the San Diego areas and beyond only the highest caliber of patient care and outcomes. Collectively, our staff is here to help patients make transformative steps in their lives.

Our conversation will be a discreet, compassionate, and honest conversation about your symptoms. We make every effort to ensure you are comfortable speaking about your circumstances and the treatment. We’ll take the time to discuss the issues affecting your well-being and assess your physical health to determine if a labiaplasty is right for you.

Regardless of your reason for treatment, a labiaplasty is designed to resolve your concerns. If our medical staff agrees this procedure will do that, they will explain the steps of a labiaplasty, how it will help, and answer any questions you may have. Then, we’ll schedule your date for surgery.

Contact us for a consultation by calling: (858) 285-4667 to reach our offices in La Mesa and La Jolla.

Patients living outside the San Diego area can consult with us over the internet. Just fill out the requested information, and our staff will take care of the rest. We’ll also help coordinate the necessary travel and lodging arrangements.

Once approved for surgery, you will receive an individualized list of instructions to complete before surgery. Below are a few general instructions to follow. They include:

Prime Plastic Surgery takes time to explain each step in the surgical process to ensure our patients feel comfortable and prepared. We’ve created a helpful surgery safety guide filled with more tips on what to expect.

Labiaplasty is a quick procedure and typically only takes about an hour. You’ll be administered either general anesthesia or IV sedation to make sure you are comfortable. The approach that your surgeon takes to reduce your labia will depend on your anatomy, and the treatment plan designed to address your specific concerns.

This method removes extra skin from along the outer edge of the enlarged labia. This eliminates skin that protrudes from the labia majora and can create a more symmetrical appearance. After this skin is removed from the labia, the edges are sutured together. Women concerned about darker colored tissue along the edges of their labia appreciate how this approach eliminates the overly pigmented tissue, and creates more evenly colored labia.

For this technique, our medical staff will remove a V-shaped “wedge” piece of the labia minora. The incised area will then be sutured together. Any scarring is concealed in the folds of the labia, and the natural contours, coloration, and texture of the labia’s edges are preserved.

Labiaplasty is an outpatient procedure, so you’ll be able to return home shortly after your procedure ends. You’ll need to spend the next 3 days in bed, resting on your back with a pillow under your buttocks to elevate the treatment area and help with swelling. Please apply a padded icepack to the area regularly to help with bruising and swelling, being careful not to apply ice directly to your incisions. You’ll have a prescription for pain medication to get you through the first few days of your recovery. This medication, along with the lingering effects of the anesthesia will make you unable to drive, so please stay home and focus on rest.

Please use unscented baby wipes to gently pat, rather than wipe, the area dry after using the bathroom. You’ll be able to shower the third day after your surgery, but don’t be alarmed if you notice a red tint to the water after washing: this is just trace amounts of dried blood from your healing incisions. It’s essential to keep the area clean and dry at all times. Refrain from using ointments or scar creams immediately after your surgery, as they may cause irritation or an adverse reaction. You’ll be placed on a course of antibiotics to avoid the risk of infection. Since this often causes yeast infections, you’ll also be given a prescription for Diflucan to avoid any further discomfort.

It’s normal for the area to be itchy and swollen for the first few weeks after surgery. We recommend waiting to take a look – the area will be bumpy and discolored, and it will take about 6 weeks before the swelling subsides.

Avoid pools, jacuzzis, ocean water, tampons, strenuous activity and sexual intercourse for the next 6 weeks.

Full recovery from a labiaplasty takes about 6-8 weeks. In the meantime, we’re here for you!

You’ll return for regularly scheduled follow-up appointments so that we can monitor your progress, and we encourage patients to call the office with any questions or concerns as they heal.

Prime Plastic Surgery is pleased to also offer women a non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation option. At your consultation, we can discuss the benefits of Ultra Femme 360 Vaginal Rejuvenation. This painless, minimally invasive treatment utilizes radiofrequency energy to tighten vaginal tissue, increase sensitivity, and reduce the size of the labia.

The cost of a labiaplasty depends on the extent of the procedure and other surgical details. We’ll be able to explain all the associated costs following your personal consultation. Please visit our financing page for more information or contact our offices to receive a preliminary quote.