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 VAGINAL LIP REDUCTION (LABIOPLASTY)
Labia Minora Reduction

One of the least talked about areas of cosmetic surgery is surgery of the female genitalia. Many women suffer from oversized or asymmetrical labia minora, the folds of skin or "inner lips" surrounding the entrance to the vagina. While many women are born with this condition and are affected by it throughout their lives, it can also appear later in life with aging or due to stretching during childbirth. Asymmetrical or elongated labia can causes irritation, rash, discomfort when wearing certain clothing or during sexual intercourse and it can be a cause of embarrassment with a sexual partner.

Labioplasty is correction or reduction of the vaginal labia. It can correct tears, deformity or stretching that may occur as a result of childbirth or over time. It can also reduce the size of the labia, correct any scar contracture or distortion, reduce the fatty excess tissue in the pubic region and create more even appearance between your right and left labia minora.

We have provided a form on the website if you would like to request further information or an appointment. The cost of a consultation is £130. Alternatively if you prefer the telephone we are happy to take your call.

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BEFORE YOUR SURGERY
In the week before, you should not take any medications containing aspirin (acetyl salicylic acid), since these products affect the bloods clotting mechanism and therefore may lead to excessive bleeding during and after surgery, hence resulting increased bruising. Taking high doses of vitamin E preparations, eating large amounts of garlic and consuming alcohol can also produce the same result and should be avoided. If pain medication is necessary, we recommend you take ibuprofen/paracetamol.

It is in your own best interests to quit smoking, at least two weeks before and until 2 weeks after surgery. It is well known that smoking causes narrowing of the blood vessels, which leads to a decreased blood supply to the skin, thus slowing and interfering with the healing process.

Be sure to inform your surgeon of any medications you take, as well as possible allergies including (drug, latex, plasters and so on).

Your surgeon will decide whether preliminary examinations are necessary, such as blood tests, an electrocardiogram, or x-rays of the lungs. If this is the case, these tests should be performed several weeks before the surgery.

Your operation will be performed under general anaesthesia, so you'll sleep through the entire operation. Most people stay one night in hospital and return home the day after surgery. You will need to arrange someone to collect you from hospital as driving and using public transport are to be avoided for 48hrs after general anaesthetic.
THE PROCEDURE
The labia reduction procedure is relatively pain free and you will feel only mild discomfort. The procedure involves small incisions along the labia to remove the excess or scar tissue, or even the edges. The labia is then sutured closed with fine dissolvable stitches that do not need to be removed. The incision is very inconspicuous and is virtually imperceptible in time. No dressings are needed.

Surgical risks are few, but include infection, bleeding and scarring.

AFTER THE PROCEDURE
You can shower on the day following surgery. It is advised to only shower for the first 3 days, after which you may commence salt baths and regular bathing after 5 days. Expect some slight bleeding in the first 24hrs and some mild to moderate swelling which will peak after two to three days then disappears rapidly over the next three weeks. Typically there is minimal or no bruising. Patients can resume normal, but light, everyday activities the same or next day, and intercourse after one month. You will usually need only one week off work, and in most case the area heals completely within six weeks.

After surgery, sensation and function are normal, well maintained and  occasionally enhanced. The results of labioplasty are an even aesthetically pleasing labia minora, with significant improvement in comfort in certain clothing, especially snug pants and patients often report improved sexual relationships by eliminating discomfort that was present prior to surgery.

This procedure is performed by Dr Aly Alaily at BUPA Hospital, Hastings, St. Leonards on Sea. If you have any further questions or queries about this procedure, please call 01424 757 400.

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