Intimate surgery - labia reduction
Enlargement of the labia after significant weight changes, pregnancies or simply your own aesthetic sensibilities can make you want to have your labia corrected or reduced in size.
Genital Surgery - Labia Reduction: The Most Important Points at a Glance
However, labia that are too large or too long can also be bothersome during sports (e.g., cycling, horseback riding) or when wearing tight pants. Another reason for seeking genital surgery is functional impairment during sexual intercourse. The inversion of labia that are too large can cause severe pain.
Treatment Process for Genital Surgery - Labia Reduction
During a labia reduction, excess skin or mucous membrane is removed from the labia minora, and the incision edges are closed with fine, self-dissolving sutures. It is important to have a precise understanding of the incision technique, which must always be tailored to the individual patient in order to achieve a perfect result. The procedure is ideally performed under brief twilight sedation. Treatment under local anesthesia is possible, but it tends to be uncomfortable and is not recommended by us. In general, labiaplasty is a straightforward procedure for an experienced surgeon and carries relatively low risk.
Postoperative Care Recommendations for Genital Surgery - Labia Reduction
After the surgery, you will stay with us for about an hour for observation, after which a trusted person can pick you up. At first, the tissue will swell and the sutures will feel stiff. You may also experience slight bloody discharge in the first few days, which will stop on its own. This discharge is mainly the local anesthetic. You will experience pain primarily during the first 3 days; during this time, you should take your pain medication regularly. Plan on taking a week off from both work and personal activities. For the first three weeks after surgery, you should avoid indoor swimming, cycling, and sexual intercourse. You may shower as early as the day after surgery. The first follow-up appointment will take place one week after surgery; if healing progresses well, you can gradually increase your range of motion.
