Labiaplasty is a procedure that reduces the length of the labia minora, the smaller lips on the side of the vaginal opening. It's the most popular female genital plastic surgery procedure; and can relieve symptoms caused by twisting and tugging on these lips.

Procedure

Labiaplasty is one of the most common female genital aesthetic surgeries in the world. It involves trimming extra tissue from the labia, or vaginal lips. There are two common techniques used during this procedure: trimming excess tissue directly, or trimming it in a wedge shape. Labiaplasty can be performed as an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia.

Getting back to normal

You may need to restrict movement and take a break from work for about 2 weeks to recover and it can take up to 2 months for the skin to fully heal. During this time, it is imperative to: keep the area clean and free from infection.