Procedure: Labia Minora Reduction
Useful information for patients on Labia Minora Reductions - partial removal of the hypertrophic portion of the labia minora.
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Useful information for patients on Labia Minora Reductions - partial removal of the hypertrophic portion of the labia minora.
Labia minora reduction surgery, or labiaplasty, is a surgical procedure that consists in the partial removal of that hypertrophic portion of the labia minora that protrudes or exceeds the labia majora. The best technique is the one in which the surgeon is most comfortable and with which he achieves notable and consistent results. The procedure may be combined with a clitoral hood reduction (removal of the skin excess around the clitoris) and labia majora surgery (reduction/augmentation/lifting).
There are different techniques, and they differ by the type of incision in the labia minora:
Ensure you consider all aspects of a procedure. You can speak to your surgeon about these areas of the surgery in more detail during a consultation.
The procedure typically takes between one to two hours depending on whether it is performed with combined procedures or not.
For better results and more comfort, local anesthesia and light sedation is the rule for this surgery. However, local anesthesia, general anesthesia or pudendal blockage may be chosen.
The patient can leave the surgical facility the same day after recovery from anesthesia.
Poor labiaplasty results can result in excessive shortening of the labia, dehiscence, haematoma, scarring, pain, dyspareunia, and deformity. These complications can be minimised with appropriate patient selection, choice of procedure, and meticulous technique.
The area may be swollen for 4-6 weeks. Return to work is possible after 5-7 days. Sexual activity and sports are allowed after four to six weeks.
With good surgical technique, the results are very satisfying with improved self-esteem and quality of life.