Labioplasty

Genital aesthetic applications include a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures that can be applied to the external genitalia and/or vagina for cosmetic concerns, structural defects or functional reasons.

One or more of these applications can be preferred according to the characteristics, expectations, complaints and medical necessity of the person.

As a result, improvement in the appearance of the external genitalia, functional improvement in the genital structures, relief of the person's discomfort, improvement in sexual functions and as a result of all these, psychological recovery can be achieved. Today, the most preferred genital aesthetic operations are labiaplasty operations, which are applied to surgically reduce the small lips and provide their symmetry.

What is Labioplasty?

Labiaplasty is operations performed to correct the lips in the female genital area for aesthetic concerns or functional reasons. The lips called labium, which is one of the external genital organs, are thicker and fuller large lips covered with hairs, and thinner small lips located in the inner part of the large lips.

When labiaplasty is mentioned, inner lip reduction surgeries that are performed mostly because the inner lips are large, asymmetrical or drooping come to mind. More rarely, interventions such as reduction or enlargement of the outer lips can be performed.

Conditions such as large, asymmetrical, drooping, irregularly rimmed, dark-colored inner lips may be due to innate genetic characteristics; During the life of women, changes may occur in external genital structures with the effect of hormones during puberty, advancing age, weakening of tissues due to menopause-related estrogen deficiency, and birth and pregnancies. In addition, undesirable and uncomfortable situations may occur in the external genital area for many reasons such as frequent vaginal-vulvar infections, weight gain and trauma. With labiaplasty procedures, these elongated, sagging or asymmetrical lips can be shortened and shaped. Hollow, loosened lips can be tightened and plumped.

Why is it needed?

First of all, female external genitalia can have very different appearances and a clear definition of normal-abnormal cannot be made.In this regard Since there is no definition of 'normal', the individual's discomfort with the appearance of her external genital organs may be a reason alone for resorting to genital aesthetics.Because this discontent can lead to emotional stress, psychological problems such as self-confidence problems and sexual problems such as avoidance of sexual intercourse.

In addition, large or drooping lips can cause irritation in the genital area, chronic infections, and hygiene problems. The appearance of swelling in this area can cause undesirable appearances in underwear, swimwear and even clothes, and this makes the person uncomfortable. Sometimes, it may even be necessary to reduce the appearance of swelling by pushing the labia into the vagina. In addition, this condition can cause discomfort while sitting, walking or activities such as jogging, cycling, horse riding and swimming.

One of the reasons for the need for labiaplasty can be complaints such as difficulty in sexual intercourse, pain due to the gradual stretching of the lips into the vagina during intercourse. In addition, women who are uncomfortable with their appearance may experience situations such as being ashamed of their partner, avoiding sexual intercourse, and decreasing sexual pleasure. Asymmetry in the lips can cause problems such as urine flow in an undesirable direction and wetting of the legs while urinating. One or more of these reasons may necessitate corrective surgery in this region.

How is it performed?

In these surgeries, which are performed painlessly under anesthesia, the anesthesia method to be applied may vary according to the surgical procedure and the clinical condition of the patient. Local anesthesia, general anesthesia or regional anesthesia methods can be used. In labiaplasty surgeries, the excess tissues on the lips are properly removed and these areas are repaired again. As a result, the lips in the genital area are reduced to a symmetrical appearance. Although there are various techniques defined today, the appropriate labiaplasty technique is selected according to the anatomical structure and expectations of the person.

Recovery Process After the Operation

After the labiaplasty procedure, hospitalization is usually not required after the procedure. It is appropriate to be discharged after observation for approximately 6 hours after the operation. After that, 2-3 days of rest is sufficient. It is necessary to wait 4-6 weeks for exercise and sexual intercourse.

FAQ

Can every woman have a labiaplasty procedure?

Genital aesthetics can be performed on anyone who is over the age of 18 and does not have any serious or chronic disease that may prevent them from undergoing surgery or anesthesia. However, if the procedure is to be performed only because of the person's aesthetic concerns, it should be ensured that the person does not have a psychiatric body perception disorder.

When can I start sexual life after labiaplasty?

The process after genital plastic surgery may vary according to the tissue healing of the person. Generally, it is necessary to wait 4-6 weeks after the operation for sexual intercourse.