Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that aims to improve the appearance of the labia. It can be used to improve the symmetry of the labia, reduce the size of the labia, or tighten the labia. Labiaplasty is a common surgery, and it’s usually done as a cosmetic procedure. It’s also a surgery that’s often recommended for women who experience discomfort or pain from the labia.
In this article, Toronto-based leading labiaplasty (labia reduction surgery) surgeon, Dr. David Gerber, will give you an overview of labiaplasty and the different types of labiaplasty. He’ll also give you tips on how to choose a surgeon and how to prepare for the surgery.
What is Labiaplasty?
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that’s designed to improve the appearance of the labia minora. It can be used to reduce the size of the labia or to reduce the amount of labia tissue. This surgery can be performed on both the upper and lower labia. Dr. David Gerber indicates that labiaplasty is often used to treat labia conditions such as labial hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth on the labia), labial adhesion (where the labia stick together), or labial stenosis (where the labia are too narrow). However, labiaplasty isn’t recommended for cosmetic reasons alone. Another reason people choose to have labiaplasty is to improve the appearance of the labia.
Types of Labiaplasty
Here Dr. David Gerber shares the different types of labiaplasty surgery.
– Reducing the Size of the Labia – This procedure is usually performed on women who have large labia minora. It’s typically used to reduce the size of the labia.
– Tuck-Backs – This labiaplasty technique is used to reduce the size of the labia. It’s usually performed as an add-on to a normal labiaplasty procedure.
– Incisions Around the Labia – This type of labiaplasty is used to reduce the size of the labia. It’s usually performed on women who have large labia.
– Tiny Incisions – This labiaplasty technique is used to tighten the labia. It’s usually performed on women who have large labia.
How is Labiaplasty Performed?
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that’s performed in a doctor’s office or outpatient surgery center. Dr. David Gerber (follow him on Facebook) explains that the surgery usually takes less than an hour. During the procedure, the doctor will make an incision (cut) in your skin. This cut will be either on the top or the bottom of your labia. After making an incision, the doctor will use an instrument to remove any excess fatty tissue in your labia. This will reduce the size of your labia. After removing excess fatty tissue, the doctor will use stitches to close the incision.
After the Surgery
You may feel some pain after labiaplasty, but it’s usually mild. You may feel some discomfort from the surgery or swelling in your legs.
“You’ll need to keep your legs elevated so that swelling goes down. You can take pain medication if you experience pain after surgery,” says Dr. David Gerber. “If you have stitches, you’ll need to remove the stitches a few days after surgery. If you had a labia reduction, you can ride a bike or swim right away. However, if you had a labia tuck, you should refrain from strenuous activities like riding a bike or doing exercises that use your vaginal muscles until the stitches are out”.
Conclusion
Labiaplasty is a common surgery that’s used to improve the appearance of the labia. A labiaplasty can be used to reduce the size of the labia or to tighten the labia. This procedure is also recommended for women who experience discomfort or pain from the labia. If you’re considering this procedure, you can reach out to Dr. David Gerber. For over 15 years, Dr. David Gerber has been providing micro-surgical services for labia reduction surgery and precancerous vulva, vagina, and cervix conditions for many years, and he has also developed a successful micro-surgical procedure for labia reduction surgery.