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Labia reduction, or labiaplasty, helps reshape and resize the labia, making you feel more comfortable and confident in your body. Whether you’re looking to reduce discomfort or simply boost your self-esteem, this procedure can help you feel like yourself again.
Many women complain of excess tissue and skin in the vaginal area, causing the inner vaginal lips to extend beyond the outer lips or labia majora. Excessive tissue in this area can cause discomfort or irritation with physical activity, sexual intercourse and can be problematic for hygiene. Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery procedure for altering the labia majora and the labia majora, the folds of skin surrounding the human vulva.
Labiaplasty can be performed with local anesthesia in the office or it can be performed under general sedation in the hospital or surgery center. The procedure takes about 45 minutes and involves preoperative marking, application of a numbing cream and injection of the local anesthetic. The excessive tissue and skin is then excised in a wedge pattern or along the length of the lip. Absorbable sutures are placed and area is dressed with antibiotic ointment and gauze.
The sutures will dissolve over the next week and do not have to be removed. Showers may begin the following day with daily application of ointment thereafter. Swelling can persist for 3-4 weeks but usually decreases over that time. The patient is to avoid swimming pools and baths until cleared with Dr. Polecritti. Sexual activity may be resumed one month after the procedure. Discomfort is typically minimal but Dr. Polecritti will prescribe medication as needed.
Many women complain of excess tissue and skin in the vaginal area, causing the inner vaginal lips to extend beyond the outer lips or labia majora. Excessive tissue in this area can cause discomfort or irritation with physical activity, sexual intercourse and can be problematic for hygiene. Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery procedure for altering the labia majora and the labia majora, the folds of skin surrounding the human vulva.
Labiaplasty can be performed with local anesthesia in the office or it can be performed under general sedation in the hospital or surgery center. The procedure takes about 45 minutes and involves preoperative marking, application of a numbing cream and injection of the local anesthetic. The excessive tissue and skin is then excised in a wedge pattern or along the length of the lip. Absorbable sutures are placed and area is dressed with antibiotic ointment and gauze.
The sutures will dissolve over the next week and do not have to be removed. Showers may begin the following day with daily application of ointment thereafter. Swelling can persist for 3-4 weeks but usually decreases over that time. The patient is to avoid swimming pools and baths until cleared with Dr. Polecritti. Sexual activity may be resumed one month after the procedure. Discomfort is typically minimal but Dr. Polecritti will prescribe medication as needed.
Labiaplasty is the procedure of reducing the excess skin and tissue of the labia minora (inner lips) from extending past the labia majora (outer lips).
There are a variety of reasons women choose to have a labiaplasty. The excess tissue in the labia minora often causes irritation during exercise, sexual activity, and issues with hygiene. This procedure provides relief for those issues. A labiaplasty also provides a more youthful appearance to the vaginal area and helps women regain their confidence.
The total recovery time is approximately 6 weeks. During the procedure, you will receive absorbable sutures that will not need to be removed. You can experience swelling for 3 to 4 weeks. Swimming pools and baths are to be avoided until cleared by the doctor. Showering is allowed the day after the procedure, with aftercare instructions.
It is recommended that you wait at least 4 weeks before engaging in sexual activity after a labiaplasty. If you experience discomfort, allow more recovery time to pass. Please consult your doctor with any concerns or questions.
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