The labium is a very personal body part for a woman.

It encompasses the four folds of tissue of the female external genitalia. For some women, enlarged labia can be an uncomfortable condition, while others would just like to have a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

A labiaplasty, an aesthetic surgery for the female genitalia, involves reduction of the labia (skin surrounding the vaginal opening). Patients request the surgery because their labia either hangs or appears to be too long. Some patients complain of discomfort during sex or when wearing tight undergarments.

Labiaplasty can have many benefits to your health, as well as to your sex life and overall self-image. For those women who are unhappy with the size or appearance of their Labia Minora, the topic can be one of sensitivity and shame. With a great cosmetic surgeon on your side, your problems with the area can be corrected and you will be restored to a beautiful new you. Embarrassment over aesthetics will be erased for good because of your Labiaplasty surgery.

Dr. Chad Wu, who focuses not just on natural results but the comfort of his patients as well, offers Labiaplasty procedure in Irvine, Los Angeles, California. This procedure, also known as labia reduction or labia rejuvenation, can help decrease the size and improve the appearance of enlarged or asymmetrical labia minora.

BENEFITS OF LABIAPLASTY

  • A more youthful, refreshed appearance in the vaginal region
  • Improved muscle control, tone and robustness
  • Short recovery time
  • Affordable
  • Improved sexual functioning

DR. WU RECOMMENDS A LABIAPLASTY PROCEDURE FOR WOMEN WHO ARE PHYSICALLY HEALTHY AND HAVE THE FOLLOWING FEELINGS OR CASES:

  • An enlarged labia causes you to feel discomfort with pinching or pulling while wearing certain clothing, having sexual activity or during sports
  • Your labia has stretched and enlarged after childbirth
  • You want to improve the appearance of an enlarged or asymmetrical labia minora

Solutions

Labiaplasty, performed by Dr. Chad Wu, reconstructs the area of the Labia Minora to make it symmetrical and beautiful. This procedure can reduce and beautify an irregular, thick, dark, and/or butterfly labia and restore aesthetic elegance to the area. Symmetry and balance are important factors addressed in all forms of labia surgery. Labiaplasty can have both functional and cosmetic benefits.

Small incisions are made to remove any excess tissue or to even-out the edges of the labia minor. Sutures are placed where the incisions were made and these sutures should dissolve within a few weeks.

With care and attention to detail during every procedure, Dr. Wu’s cutting edge work on the Labia Minora has improved many woman’s self-images and self-esteems. The best in the business, you can be assured that your most private and delicate areas are in good hands with Dr. Chad Wu.

Labia sculpting is a delicate procedure that can change your life forever. Discussing Labiaplasty, and other vaginal rejuvenation techniques, with Dr. Wu will open the door to a happier, more confident new you.

The Procedure

TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE PROCEDURE

  • Do not take anti-inflammatory medications or aspirin.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications.
  • Report any allergies to your surgeon.
  • If you smoke, tell your surgeon.

THE DAY OF THE OPERATION

  • Wear comfortable clothing.
  • Do not wear jewelry.
  • Wash with disinfectant soap.

The operation is usually performed under local anesthesia and lasts about 45 minutes. The surgeon removes excess tissue from the labia majora with a scalpel and reshapes the latter using melting stitches.

After the procedure, you can go home. Sometimes, patients may have to spend the night in the hospital. The recovery period at home lasts about 10 days and requires special hygiene. You can then return to work. However, you should avoid sexual intercourse and physical exertion during the first month of convalescence.

  • No alcohol
  • No tobacco
  • No sexual intercourse
  • No intense physical activities

THE MAIN COMPLICATIONS

  • Oozing
  • Bleeding
  • Hematoma
  • Infection

FAQ

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THIS PROCEDURE?

For labiaplasty during your initial preoperative visit with your surgeon, we will need your complete medical history, including all of your medications, allergies and previous surgeries. You will undergo a thorough physical examination and blood tests. Feel free to talk to your doctor about the exact look you are hoping to achieve and any questions you have about your procedure.

HOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE TAKE?

Operating time for the labiaplasty is about one hour.

HOW LONG BEFORE I CAN RETURN TO MY NORMAL ACTIVITIES?

Some activities may be resumed in a matter of days, such as returning to a job that does not require constant sitting. Strenuous activities, such as your normal exercise regime, must wait two or three weeks. Dr. Wu will follow your progress closely and advise you as to which activities are safe during your healing process.

HOW LONG BEFORE I CAN RESUME HAVING SEX?

You can resume sexual activity 4-6 weeks after your labiaplasty.

CAN LABIA TEAR AT FUTURE BIRTHS AFTER LABIAPLASTY?

Birth trauma can result in tears regardless of whether or not you had a labiaplasty. Fortunately these tears are usually not along the labiaplasty incision, especially if more than 6 weeks has passed since your surgery.

CAN LABIAPLASTY CREATE LESS FRICTION TO MAKE SEX LESS PLEASURABLE FOR A MALE PARTNER?

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure performed to reduce the size of the labia which allow women to have more pain-free sex. Vaginoplasty, in comparison, is another surgical procedure used to treat vaginal wall laxity to increase friction for more pleasurable sex.