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Labiaplasty, also known as labial reduction and labia minor reduction, is a very popular vaginal cosmetic surgery. Labia may be in different shapes and sizes for each woman and even may be changed due to aging or childbirth factors. Although it does not cause a medical concern, women tend to feel insecure about the look and may also be extended to not wishing to wear swimsuits or certain types of clothes. Labiaplasty operation can provide a solution for sagging and loosening the lips of the vagina.
The reason for this operation is that the patient thinks the labia is too long because the shape differs for each woman and there is no standard look or size for labia or vulva. Patients may feel discomfort caused by enlarged vaginal lips and wish them to be reduced. Labiaplasty or labial reduction operation performed by a professional surgeon can eliminate this problem and allows patients to feel more confident and secure.
Returning to the daily routine after labiaplasty does not take much time. Patients can be discharged a few hours after the operation. Labial reduction operation is performed under local anesthesia. Patients must be very careful about the hygiene of the surgical site. If necessary, patients are prescribed antibiotics and painkillers. Patients can go to work or do their chores after the operation. After a week, patients can do exercises and have a bath in the bath tube which should be avoided before to minimize infection risks. Stitches dissolve in about 2 – 3 weeks and patients can become sexually active after this process.
Risks after the labiaplasty operation can be minimized by the care of the patient. The surgical site must be kept clean, and prescribed medication must be used regularly and as prescribed, if not, patients experience infection risk. In case of sexual activity, before stitches dissolve, this may cause bleeding and if stitches are damaged or fallen, they must be re-done.
Labiaplasty results are permanent. Lips do not return their pre-operation form ever again. Also, labial reduction operation does not leave a surgical scar. However, in some cases, due to poor or late healing, may cause the treatment area to become sensitive, local pomades or creams are prescribed for such situations, also in case of a scar, scar revision operations can be preferred. Labial reduction operation is very advantageous for its results are lifelong.
Labiaplasty operation is performed under anesthesia so that patients do not feel any pain or aching. After the anesthesia effect wears off, patients may experience pain or aching which can be relieved by painkillers or ice compress. Patients are not required to lie down after the operation, they can walk without any discomfort, recovery process is short however it is advised to rest a couple of days after the operation. Patients can start exercising after 6 weeks. If the patient wishes to do sports such as cycling or horseback riding, this must be discussed with the doctor.
The following are the common reasons for labiaplasty :
Women experience confidence problems due to the look of the labia, leading to sexual problems. The operation can provide a solution for both sides of this problem.
The biggest advantage of a labiaplasty operation is that it takes a very short time. Patients do not feel pain or aching for the operation is performed under general anesthesia. Labial reduction is a surgical procedure that requires incisions and stitches. After the measurements, incisions are made to reshape the lips to be reduced and symmetric, the whole process takes about 30 minutes.
Desired results can be achieved with labiaplasty operation. Although a labial reduction operation is considered safe, there are some risks as in any other surgical operation. Infection or bleeding or allergic reactions may be experienced. Following are the negative conditions that might be experienced after labiaplasty:
It is highly important to undergo the operation under professional conditions with a professional surgeon.
Good candidates for labiaplasty can be determined after a detailed examination. If patients are not pleased with the appearance of the labia, or the shape of the vagina, and also experiencing sexual problems due to these, they can undergo labial reduction operation. Those who are considered suitable for general surgery conditions are also good candidates for labiaplasty operations.
Labiaplasty and vaginoplasty are not the same procedures, although they are mistaken very often. As the vagina is used as a term to define a woman’s genitalia, actually vagina is the inner part and the outer part is called Vulva. Labiaplasty operation is performed on the vulva, and the outer part, and labial reduction is for correcting the appearance. Vaginoplasty operation is performed to tighten up the vagina, the inner part.
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