- Home
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Genital Surgery
- Genital Surgery – Women
Genital surgery • Women
Reduction of the labia minora / Nymphoplasty reduction
Hypertrophy of the small labia causes aesthetic and functional impairment.
Labia hypertrophy of the vulva may occur in adolescence (juvenile primary hypertrophy), after child birth or after menopause (false hypertrophy by ptosis of the vulva). The natural asymmetry between the two lips may be accentuated.
This hypertrophy, while it is difficult to talk about during consultation, could be the cause of low self-esteem and can cause discomfort when undressing in front of a partner.
This hypertrophy can cause difficulties for wearing clothing (tight jeans, thongs, and swimwear), limit certain sporting activities (horse riding, cycling …) and cause discomfort or pain during intercourse.
However, surgeons need to remain cautious regarding procedures to correct labia minora that are deemed to be too big, and if the surgeon believes that the patient’s request is justified, part of the procedure can be covered by health insurance.
The excess skin on the small lips is removed:
- either by a simple resection with dissolvable sutures. The advantage of this technique is its simplicity ; there is no risk of delayed healinng.
A clitoris hood procedure can be combined to remove any excess skin around the clitoris and promote clitoris sensitivity.
The technique is chosen on a case-by-case basis depending on various factors (quantity of lips to be removed, age of the patient, etc.)
The labial plastic surgery is performed on an outpatient basis (released the same day) under assisted local anaesthesia (type analgesia).
The procedure lasts from 20 to 30 minutes.
Strict instructions should be followed :
- taking showers with a mild soap + disinfectant are permitted from the day following the procedure ;
- wearing pantyliners ;
- wearing loose clothing ;
- not having sex for three weeks following the operation ;
- not taking baths for three weeks following the operation ;
- not doing sports like horse or bike riding for 2-3 months.
The after effects are not painful.
Scar healing is achieved between 10 and 15 days. The stitches are dissolvable.
Complete healing is achieved around 1 month.
Any imperfections may be touched-up 6 months after the procedure, if necessary.
As with any surgery, a number of complications can occur. But the likelihood of these complications is reduced in the hands of a qualified plastic surgeon and in the presence of a competent anaesthetist.
The patient’s compliance to instructions given by the surgeon is also essential and include:
- stopping smoking 1 month before and after the procedure (reduction of all risks) ;
- not taking aspirin for 10 days before and after the procedure (reduced risk of hematoma).
For this type of surgery, complications are very rare and usually not serious : a little bleeding at the scar, delayed healing of the wound, temporary enhanced sensitivity, etc…
Labia majora augmentation
In young women the outer vaginal lips are plump with tight skin. In the absence of hypertrophy, the inner vaginal lips are covered by the outer vaginal lips.
With ageing and pregnancy the volume of the labia majora decreases and the skin becomes weakened.
Surgical rejuvenation of the vaginal labia majora is done by injecting fat (lipofilling) into the subcutaneous tissue.
The fat is taken from the belly, hips or thighs and then purified and reinjected during the same procedure.
The procedure lasts 30 minutes and takes place on an outpatient basis under local or general anaesthesia. There is no scarring.
The procedure can be combined with a reduction of the inner vaginal lips (Nymphoplasty reduction).
Any pain is mild. The outer vaginal lips are blue and swollen for 1 to 2 weeks.
Showers are allowed immediately after the procedure and sexual activity can be resumed as soon as the pain has subsided completely.
The final result is from 6 months.
As with any surgery, a number of complications can occur. But the likelihood of these complications is reduced in the hands of a qualified plastic surgeon and in the presence of a competent anaesthetist.
The patient’s compliance to instructions given by the surgeon is also essential and include :
- stopping smoking 1 month before and after the procedure (reduction of all risks) ;
- not taking aspirin for 10 days before and after the procedure (reduced risk of hematoma).
Liposuction of the mon pubis
The mon pubis corresponds to the hairy area of the pubis just above the vaginal lips.
Liposuction treats this area for any ungainly excess fat.
The procedure lasts 30 minutes and takes place on an outpatient basis under local anaesthesia.
There is no scarring.
The procedure can be combined with a reduction of the inner vaginal lips (nymphoplasty reduction) and/or a Labia majora augmentation.
Any pain is mild. The treated area is blue and swollen for 1 to 2 weeks.
Showers are allowed immediately procedure and sexual intercourse can be resumed as soon as pain has subsidedcompletely.
The final result is from 6 months.
As with any surgery, a number of complications can occur. But the likelihood of these complications is reduced in the hands of a qualified plastic surgeon and in the presence of a competent anaesthetist.
The patient’s compliance to instructions given by the surgeon is also essential and include :
- stopping smoking 1 month before and after the procedure (reduction of all risks) ;
- not taking aspirin for 10 days before and after the procedure (reduced risk of hematoma).