Norman M. This can result in painful tears in the vulva skin. Same goes if things like wearing underwear or a bathsuit, walking, running, biking, or even sitting are painful or irritate or chafe the vulvar skin. Some folks are born with longer labia, but Dr. Heather J. Furnas, FACS , notes that childbirth and simply getting older can also result in labia elongation, making the procedure necessary later in life.
For a sense of comparison: The same data shows that about , people get rhinoplasties nose jobs a year, and , people get breast augmentations boob jobs each year. You should be in good health before going under the knife. While some vulva owners elect to have a drastic reduction in labial length, if the labia are over -resected, or too much skin is removed, it can prevent the labia from doing their job: protecting the vaginal opening.
As a result, it may become easier for things to get inside the vagina and throw of the pH balance, explains Dr. This could result in more vaginal infections. So folks who elect to get the procedure because their OG labia were getting twisted, tugged, or tearing will find relief, says Dr. Furnas says. In addition to taking off work and making sure your loosest panties are laundered and ready for wear, you should get plenty of sleep, eat healthy, and drink plenty of water in the days leading up to the procedure.
There are two main types of procedures to address the labia minora: edge resection and wedge resection. Both of which are usually done under anesthesia. Wedge resection maintains the original labial edges by cutting wedge-shaped slivers of skin out of the center of the labia minora, bringing the remaining skin together with dissolvable sutures. In fact, Dr. Furnas says the labia will be pretty sore and swollen after.
Din advises folks to take at least 3 to 7 days off work. Most doctors will prescribe antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection and anti-inflammatories to reduce pain. The ASPS notes that you can also reduce pain and swelling by laying with your bottom elevated to reduce swelling. While most swelling will be gone after 6 weeks, residual swelling may take 6 months to disappear, according to the ASPS. Din says anyone considering a labiaplasty needs to know there are other options for either altering the length of their labia, or how they feel about the length.
A few options below:. Watching indie, queer, and alternative porn, which are known for featuring more body and vulva types, may help you realize how normal your vulva really is, she says.
A labiaplasty can be done using either a general anaesthetic or a local anaesthetic with sedation. It involves shortening or reshaping the vaginal lips. The unwanted tissue is cut away with a scalpel or laser. The loose edge may be stitched with fine, dissolvable stitches. You may need up to 2 weeks off work to recover. It can take a couple of months for the skin to fully heal. During this time, peeing and sitting may also be uncomfortable.
You'll be given painkillers to help with this. Your surgeon should explain how likely these risks and complications are, and how they would be treated if you have them.
Speak to the surgeon at the hospital or clinic where you were treated if you experience complications after having a labiaplasty, or you're unhappy with the results. You can contact the CQC if you have any concerns about your care.
If necessary, you can make a complaint about a doctor to the GMC. The Royal College of Surgeons also have more information and advice about what to do if things go wrong. BAAPS: aesthetic genital surgery. Page last reviewed: 19 September Next review due: 19 September Labiaplasty vulval surgery. What to think about before you have a labiaplasty Having a labiaplasty is a big decision that you should think about carefully.
If you're thinking about having a labiaplasty, discuss it with your GP first. Because a big part of the problem lies in the fact that we DON'T talk about them, and therefore have a skewed idea of what's normal. In case you don't know, your labia are the flaps of skin or "lips" on either side of your clitoris. They vary HUGELY from woman to woman, there really is no one-size fits all, yet we have been fed an aesthetic that we deem "perfect", fuelled by unrealistic pornography.
Labiaplasties surgery to have your lips reduced are growing in popularity, with many feeling that their labia are too big. However, it is a little known fact that as you age, your labia size can greatly reduce naturally. Fahimeh Sasan, doctor of osteopathy, an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai told Women's Health :.
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