Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery designed to reduce the size of the labia minora or the flaps of skin on the sides of the vaginal opening. This plastic surgery can do a lot for women who struggle with physical discomfort caused by the length or shape of the labia. Dr. Dragana Spica recommends labiaplasty to women who have elongated labia because of pregnancy and childbirth.
Labiaplasty can be performed under general or local anesthesia. Dr. Dragana removes the excess tissue and remodels the labia into the desired size and shape. Some women choose to combine labiaplasty with vaginoplasty or tightening the vagina.
Before undergoing labiaplasty, female patients are consulted with Dr. Dragana Spica. Patients should share the details of their medical history and express their aesthetic goals. Dr. Dragana creates a bespoke treatment plan that addresses the concerns of every patient.
Women who have longer labia may be good candidates for labiaplasty surgery. A longer labia causes discomfort when exercising and doing different physical activities like running, riding a bike, sitting, or walking. It can also cause irritations. Good candidates for this surgery also have uneven labia.
These changes in the appearance of the labia can be caused by pregnancy and childbirth. Some women have tears in their labia after childbirth, which can cause discomfort. Also, good candidates should be at least 18 years old.
Every patient heals at a different speed. It is important to be patient and follow Dr. Dragana’s recovery recommendations.
Generally, most patients will see the results of labiaplasty after a month as swelling subsides and scars start to fade away. The treatment area is better shaped and has the proper size.
One of the biggest advantages of labiaplasty is that the results are permanent.
Labiaplasty is a cosmetic plastic surgery that can improve women’s anatomy and overall comfort.
Some of Dr. Dragana’s recommendations before the surgery include:
Before the surgery, the patient is given local or general anesthesia. According to the patient's treatment plan, Dr. Dragana reduces the size of labia majora or the outer lips of the vagina. Or Dr. Dragana reduces the size of the labia minora or the inner lips of the vagina. These improvements are done with the trim or wedge method. The trim method is used to remove excess skin from the labia. The wedge method is used to remove the wedge from the labia.
The Labiaplasty surgery usually takes between 1 to 2 hours. The patient can go home soon after the surgery.
After labiaplasty surgery, usual side effects include bruising, swelling, and soreness for about 2 weeks.
Patients may feel discomfort when sitting and urinating, but they can take painkillers to ease the discomfort.
Dr. Dragana provides each patient with a specific recovery protocol.
Generally, patients should take at least 2 weeks off to recover. It might take a few months for the skin to completely heal.
During the recovery period, the patients need to keep the treated area clean to avoid developing infections. Also, it is recommended to wear loose underwear to prevent rubbing and to avoid strenuous exercise for 4 to 6 weeks. Also, the patients should avoid sexual intercourse for 4 to 6 weeks.
Patients can return to normal daily activities after about 2 weeks.
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