Treatment for vaginal lip augmentation is a quick, simple, painless procedure and the patient immediately continues with her daily and sexual life.
If we choose to perform the auto fat graft and / or a skin rejuvenation with Laser, it is preferable to do it under sedation with an anesthesiologist, this gives the patient greater comfort.
In this situation we suggest not to resume the activity for 24 hours and not to have sexual relations for a week.
Many times we combine in the same procedure a reduction of the labia minora and / or an intravaginal laser treatment to rejuvenate the mucosa and tighten the vaginal walls.
Many patients choose this procedure after delivery and in pre-menopause as a preventive factor.
With the aforementioned procedures, we get the lips to be full again, we manage to eliminate sagging and improve the quality of the skin.
Women seek labia augmentation or reduction surgery to improve the contour of their labia majora. Labia are the outer part of the vagina or also called outer vaginal lips. Labia augmentation increases the shape, size and corrects the appearance imbalances. Labia majora may become saggy or disproportionate due to aging, weight fluctuations, hormonal imbalance or natural childbirth. Some women want to have plumped and enlarged labia while some feel uncomfortable with fuller and larger size labia. Labia augmentation (labiaplasty) and reduction surgery can help you get the desired shape of your labia and feel confident about the appearance of your genital area.
Procedure, what to expect, recovery and results
Labia augmentation or reduction is an outpatient procedure. It is performed by specially trained genital cosmetic or plastic surgeons because overcorrection can cause serious issues. Labia augmentation is performed under local anesthesia or intravenous sedation as per your preference. Usually local or general anesthesia is given to the patient. During the procedure patient’s fat is transferred to the labia through incisions to enhance its shape and appearance. It improves the firmness and fullness of the labia and eliminates the sagging skin. During the labia reduction, surgery excess skin is removed from the labia providing its normal shape. The duration of the procedure depends on the extent of the procedure but usually, it takes around 1 to 2 hours. Most patients reported that the procedure is very comfortable.
You should expect minor swelling, pain and bruising after the procedure. These symptoms are very common and nothing to worry about. Your surgeon may prescribe medication to control any discomfort or pain. The recovery process is not the same for everyone it may differ patient to patient. Most people return to daily activities the very next day after the procedure. Shower can be resumed 2nd day after the surgery. Exercise and sexual activity should be avoided for a week after the surgery.
The procedure removes drooping and overhanging labia. After the procedure, you will have a pair of labia of desired size and appearance. Perfectly shaped labia have a positive impact on the wellbeing and self-image of a woman. The patient can completely recover after a week and can return to work. The incisions heal naturally within 8 to 10 days.
