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Labiaplasty Surgery

Labiaplasty Surgery

What Is Labiaplasty Surgery, Who Is It Suitable for, and How Is It Done?

Labiaplasty is a sub-branch of female genital aesthetic surgery and is a medical procedure that involves correcting or reshaping the structure of the vulva called “labia minora” or “labia majora”.

Vaginal labia minora or labia majora surgery is an option that women usually resort to due to the appearance of the genital area or physical problems that cause discomfort. Labiaplasty can be performed to correct abnormalities in the labia minora or labia majora (outer lips) due to aesthetic concerns or discomfort. The shortest answer to those who ask "What is labiaplasty?", is vulva and vagina aesthetics.

Why is Labioplasty Performed?

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure performed to reshape or correct the female genital area. This procedure is a surgical intervention that women usually apply for aesthetic or physical discomfort. The reasons for labiaplasty may vary from person to person.

Labiaplasty is also popularly known as inner lip surgery and is a preferred procedure due to aesthetic concerns. Some women may experience unwanted changes in the labia minora or labia majora, either congenitally or with the aging process. Labia minora are the inner lips of the vulva and some women may be uncomfortable with the size or asymmetry of these lips. This can be an aesthetic concern, especially when wearing tight underwear or bikinis. Labiaplasty can address aesthetic concerns such as the size of the labia minora and can correct the appearance of the genital area as desired by women after surgery.

Overly large or asymmetrical labia minora can cause physical discomfort in some women. Due to this deformity, problems may occur during sexual intercourse. It can also cause discomfort during daily activities or sports. Labiaplasty offers an effective solution to alleviate or eliminate such physical discomfort.

Aesthetic or physical problems in the labia minora or labia majora can negatively affect women's self-esteem and sexual self-confidence. Therefore, labiaplasty can also offer a significant advantage in terms of psychological and emotional health. Women can start to feel better about themselves, increase their self-esteem, and improve their sex life. Among those who undergo labiaplasty, aesthetic reasons are the most common reasons for opting for the surgery.

What are the Differences Between Before and After Labiaplasty?

The differences between before and after labiaplasty are based on the results of this surgical procedure, which is performed to reshape or correct the inner or outer lips of the genital area of women. While before usually involves physical discomfort or self-confidence problems due to excessive size, asymmetries, or aesthetic concerns of the inner or outer labia, after is to have a genital area that is corrected as a result of surgery and has a more aesthetic appearance.

What is Labiaplasty Surgery?

Labiaplasty surgery is a surgical procedure performed to reshape or correct the labia minora (inner lips) or labia majora (outer lips) in the genital area of women. This surgery is popular among women seeking to relieve aesthetic or physical discomfort. Labiaplasty is one of the best options for genital aesthetic operation.

How is Labiaplasty Surgery Performed?

The first step for labiaplasty surgery is to make an accurate assessment.  The surgeon listens to the patient's wishes, evaluates the genital area, and provides information about the potential risks and advantages of the surgery. In addition, information about the techniques of Labiaplasty surgery can be given according to the patient's request. At this stage, it is important that the patient develops a realistic understanding of her expectations and the results of the surgery. On the day of the operation, the patient makes preoperative preparations and is taken to a sterile operating room by the surgical team. In general, labiaplasty surgery is performed under local anesthesia, so the patient is not placed under general anesthesia.

Local anesthesia numbs the area and prevents the patient from feeling pain. Once it is effective, the surgeon makes the incisions to make the desired corrections in the genital area. Labiaplasty surgery can be performed on the labia minora (inner labia) or labia majora (outer labia). Depending on the type of surgery and the needs of the patient, the size, shape, or asymmetries of the labia may be corrected.

 The surgeon may remove excess tissue or reconstruct the shape of the lips to make the desired corrections. Sutures are used to maintain the new shape of the lips and support the healing process after Labiaplasty. Generally, dissolvable sutures are preferred so that the sutures do not need to be removed afterward.

How Much Does Labiaplasty Surgery Cost?

The price of labiaplasty surgery may vary depending on multiple factors. Among these factors, the doctor's expertise comes first. The more specialized and experienced the surgeon is, the higher prices he can demand. This is quite natural when looking at the seriousness of the surgery and the reasons for performing it. Another factor is the quality of the materials used. Depending on the quality of the materials used, the price may vary.

How Long Does Labiaplasty Surgery Take?

How long labiaplasty surgery will take is shaped depending on various reasons such as the patient's expectations and the surgeon's experience. However, Labiaplasty surgeries usually take around 50 minutes.

What Causes Labium Minus Enlargement?

Labium minus enlargement can occur when the labia minora, the inner lips of women, are overgrown or long. This condition can occur for a number of reasons, such as genetic factors, hormonal changes, aging, pregnancy, or trauma.

What is Labia Minor?

Labia minor is known as labia minora in anatomy. Labia minora refers to the inner lips in the genital area of women. These thin, flexible lips on both sides are protected by the labia majora (outer lips). Labia minora surrounds the entrance of the vagina and covers the external genital organs.

What should be considered after labiaplasty surgery?

Things to be considered after labiaplasty surgery help patients overcome the postoperative recovery process smoothly. One of the most effective factors for the healing process after labiaplasty is how the patient cares. Firstly, you should strictly follow your surgeon's recommendations to ensure that the stitches heal properly. You should keep the suture area clean and dry, use the recommended care products, and make sure that the sutures are not at risk of any infection.

What Should Be Considered After Labiaplasty Surgery?

Things to be considered after labiaplasty surgery help patients overcome the postoperative recovery process smoothly. One of the most effective factors for the healing process after labiaplasty is how the patient cares. Firstly, you should strictly follow your surgeon's recommendations to ensure that the stitches heal properly. You should keep the suture area clean and dry, use the recommended care products, and make sure that the sutures are not at risk of any infection.

Secondly, mild pain and discomfort after surgery is normal. You should use the painkillers recommended by your surgeon and consult a doctor immediately if the pain intensity increases. Thirdly, the duration of abstinence from sexual activity is a factor determined by the surgeon. This period should be adhered to in order for the healing process to be completed and the stitches to consolidate. At the end of this period, the specialist's approval must be obtained to return to sexual activity. This approval is an approval that can be obtained later after inner lip sagging surgery compared to interventions performed on the outer lip.

Finally, it is important to pay attention to hygiene rules. It is important to keep the genital area clean and hygienic, to wash gently while showering, and to pay extra attention, especially during the menstrual period after Labiaplasty. Regular postoperative check-ups should not be neglected and in case of any problems or complications, a specialist should be consulted immediately. Otherwise, some complications are seen as inner lip sagging surgery damages may be encountered.

It is important to prefer experienced surgeons such as Op. Dr. Nurettin Türktekin, who performs the best labioplasty surgery in Istanbul. He takes care of his patients both before and after the operation together with our experienced team and ensures that they have a smooth process.

WHAT IS OVARIAN CYST?

 

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or vesicles seen inside the ovary. Normally, during each menstrual period, a cyst called a follicle, which carries the egg cell and can reach 3 cm in size, forms in the ovaries. Then this cyst cracks and the egg is released. In young girls with ovulation problems, normal or physiological follicle cysts that cannot rupture can grow every month and reach 5-10 cm, while small numbers of 0.5-1 cm in size, which we call polycystic ovaries, can be seen in series. Apart from these functional cysts, benign or malignant ovarian cysts can also be seen in all age groups.

Except for the most common functional ovarian cysts, cysts can be benign or malignant tumoral cysts. In addition, as a result of infection, abscess-shaped cysts may occur, which is usually accompanied by pain and high fever.

FAQ

"Barbie Labioplasty" surgery is to make the general vulva appearance of the person look just like a Barbie doll. For this, both the outer and inner lips are shortened, but outer lip aesthetics are more prominent. In this way, the genital area of the person looks like that of Barbie dolls. However, this operation is a difficult procedure for people with congenitally very large inner and outer lips and the desired result may not be obtained. Therefore, you should discuss this issue with your surgeon during the examination.

The comments of those who have had labiaplasty surgery are generally positive. Patients can be quite satisfied with the results of Labiaplasty surgeries, especially with a specialist surgeon and an experienced team.

Labiaplasty does not damage the structure called the "hymen", popularly known as the hymen. Therefore, labiaplasty can also be performed on people who have never had sexual intercourse before. However, this person must be over 18 years of age.

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