Labiaplasty - Genital Aesthetics

Labiaplasty surgery is an aesthetic procedure to correct the small labia that are naturally large, elongated, darkened, sagging, or irregular, using laser or stitches.

It addresses aesthetic concerns such as difficulty wearing pants or bikinis, the labia being pulled inward during intercourse, and dark pigmentation. The surgery is painless and is performed under local anesthesia with mild music in the background. It can also be done under general anesthesia.

The procedure corrects sagging, wrinkled, and asymmetric areas, and aesthetic stitches are placed. These stitches dissolve on their own and do not need to be removed. In some cases, laser treatment is applied. During the same session, some patients may also have the clitoral hood reduction (clitoral hoodoplasty) performed, which involves the removal of excess fat and skin over the clitoris, enhancing sexual pleasure.

If excess skin over the clitoris becomes visible after the removal of sagging labia, it can also be corrected with hoodoplasty. Vulvar tissue whitening can also be done using a laser. The procedure takes 30-45 minutes.

There is no loss of work time. After the stitches dissolve, intercourse can be resumed after 20 days. Patients can be discharged from the clinic two hours later with medications, including antibiotics, painkillers, and antiseptic solutions, and are advised to keep the area dry. Stitch control is scheduled afterward. The nerves are preserved to prevent any impact on sexual sensation, and as long as there is not too much tissue removal, sexual pleasure is not reduced.

Some patients return to work the same day, while others may need up to two days of rest. Showering is possible immediately with standing showers. Slight bleeding, similar to menstrual bleeding, along with mild swelling and discomfort, is normal for three days.

After washing, the area should be kept dry, and using a hair dryer and light source can aid in stitch healing. Vaginal width can also be corrected during the same session. The effectiveness of the procedure can be visually confirmed with pre- and post-operative photographs.