At Phoenix Hospital Group, we offer labiaplasty (labia surgery) to women who are unhappy with the size, shape or appearance of their labia. Our dedicated plastic surgeons will answer any questions and explain the process so you can feel confident in your decision.
Labiaplasty, or labia surgery, is a plastic surgery that changes the appearance of your labia (the flaps of skin on either side of your vagina). A labiaplasty can decrease the labia’s size and change its shape.
Our experienced surgeons understand how your labia’s appearance can affect your confidence and cause problems like chafing in underwear or discomfort during sex.
Labiaplasty is suitable for women who are unhappy with the look of their labia.
Other reasons labia surgery might suit you include:
Labiaplasty is not suitable for anyone under 18 as the labia will continue to develop after puberty and into early adulthood.
It’s crucial to remember that all labia look different, and there’s no proper way for them to look. However, if your labia are causing you significant physical or emotional problems, having a labiaplasty may help.
At Phoenix Hospital Group, we understand that it can feel embarrassing to talk about intimate body parts. However, our friendly team are always on hand to listen to your concerns and provide personalised advice.
When you choose Phoenix Hospital Group, you’ll gain access to:
When choosing us for your labiaplasty, we’re proud to offer an efficient service, dedicated care and access to our state-of-the-art facilities.
You’ll have a comprehensive consultation with your plastic surgeon before your labiaplasty procedure, where they’ll discuss your desired results and what you’re specifically unhappy with. From this point, we’ll then be able to tell if a labiaplasty procedure is well suited to you.
We can perform labiaplasty under general or local anaesthetic depending on your needs. Labiaplasty involves removing unwanted tissue with a scalpel from your labia to decrease or shorten their size.
Once the surgeon has removed the required amount of skin, they’ll close the loose edge with dissolvable stitches.
On average, a labiaplasty procedure takes one to two hours and you can usually go home on the same day.
You may need up to two weeks off work to recover, and it can take several months for your skin to heal.
During your recovery, you must:
Do not hesitate to contact our team if you have further questions during your recovery. We’d be happy to help.
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It’s typical for your labia to be swollen and sore while healing. Most swelling should have gone by six weeks, but it can take up to six months for you to see your full labiaplasty results.
In most cases, the results of a labiaplasty are permanent.
You will have some visible scarring around your stitches while healing. However, this should fade over time. Usually, the surgeon will also hide your scars within the natural folds of your labia skin, making any scarring discreet.
We’ll discuss the cost of your labiaplasty during your consultation and explain what you can expect to pay – with no hidden charges.
At Phoenix Hospital Group, we also allow patients to spread the cost of their care with our monthly payment options.
You will have some soreness and pain during your recovery. However, you can usually manage it with over-the-counter pain relief medication.
Always seek medical advice if you’re struggling with the pain or it’s worsening.
All surgeries have possible risks, including labiaplasty.
Potential risks of labiaplasty include:
Our team will do everything they can to minimise the risks.
If your labia causes discomfort during sex, you should notice an improvement.
Labiaplasty also generally does not change or decrease the sensations you experience. But in rare cases, a loss of sensitivity can occur.
Any excess skin or tissue we remove in a labiaplasty will not grow back. So, the results of your labia surgery are permanent.
If you’re considering a labiaplasty, contact our expert team of plastic surgeons. We’ll give you all the information you need about labia surgery to help you decide if it’s right for you.
