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Ann Arbor Center for Plastic Surgery
5333 McAuley Drive, Suite 5001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: (734) 712-2323
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Labiaplasty
Talking with anyone about your most intimate areas can be uncomfortable and even embarrassing. However, if your inner or outer labia (sometimes incorrectly called the vagina) are impacting your quality of life, the caring, approachable board-certified plastic surgeons at Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor are ready to help. They offer labial reduction surgery, also called labiaplasty, in Ann Arbor, MI, to reduce physical and emotional discomfort associated with large or elongated labia.
Labiaplasty Candidates
Women of all ages who are in good health may be good candidates for labiaplasty.
This procedure corrects any of the following concerns that are usually due to genetics, childbirth, or menopause:
- Loss of volume in the outer labia (labia majora)
- Inner labia that hang outside of the outer labia
- Discomfort during activities such as bicycling, horseback riding, aerobic exercise, and intercourse
- Labia that are not symmetrical in length, shape, or size
- Pain or self-consciousness when wearing yoga pants, swimsuits, tight jeans, and other fitted clothing
Can Labiaplasty Be Performed With Other Procedures?
Labiaplasty may be performed as part of a mommy makeover to rejuvenate multiple areas affected by pregnancy and childbirth with a single surgery and recovery period. Other procedures frequently performed with labiaplasty include:
Intended Result
Labiaplasty reshapes and reduces the labia or plumps the outer labia for enhanced comfort and improved self-image.
Meet Our Surgeons
Our board-certified plastic surgeons have more than 50 years of combined experience in all facets of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. As a qualified and compassionate team, they share a goal of providing a safe and rewarding plastic surgery experience while creating exceptional results worthy of your trust.
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Procedure Description
Our surgeons typically perform labiaplasty as an outpatient procedure in our state-of-the-art operating suite. This procedure may be performed using local anesthetic with sedation or general anesthetic depending on your preference.
The 2 most commonly used labiaplasty techniques are:
- Trim labiaplasty involves removing excess skin and tissue with an incision along the outer edge of the labia.
- Wedge labiaplasty reduces the labia by removing a V-shaped area of tissue from the center portion of the labia and then suturing the sides together. This technique maintains the natural edge of the labia and sensation along this delicate area.
Your surgeon may use fat transfer to restore volume to the outer labia using excess fat collected with liposuction. Incisions are closed with absorbable sutures that do not need to be removed later.
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Recuperation and Healing
After surgery, the labia will be tender and swollen for 2 to 3 weeks. Applying ice packs and soaking in a sitz bath as directed can help minimize these side-effects. Sutures typically dissolve within 2 weeks and do not need to be removed.
Patients are usually ready to return to work in 2 to 3 days. Avoid the use of tampons, intercourse, and thong underwear for about 4 to 6 weeks
Your Next Step
At Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor, we look forward to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals. Please request your consultation with our easy-to-use online form or call our office at (734) 712-2323 to schedule your visit.
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