Others seeking this procedure might be self-conscious about the appearance of their labia minora and this can interfere with their self-esteem and relationships. Some women may be more genetically prone to this concern and it can worsen with aging, pregnancy and childbirth.
Labiaplasty is performed under general anaesthetic in fully accredited hospitals. Dr Safvat only works with highly trained anaesthetics accredited with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. The operation takes about an hour to complete.
Dr Safvat’s aim is to delicately and carefully remove the excess tissue and reshape the region without interfering with the nerves or sexual sensation. The incisions are quite discreet too. It is important to only ever have labiaplasty done by a specialist plastic surgeon who is used to handling delicate tissue, preserving nerves and can perform accurate and precise wound closure.
Labiaplasty can also be combined with a clitoral hood reduction should this also be an area of concern.
Since this is a day procedure, patients can return home on the same day, provided someone can drive them home.
Recovery Details
During the first few days after the surgery, patients can expect some pain and swelling, which will improve at a gradual pace. It can take up to a week for these side effects to subside, however, this is different for every woman.
Patients should also know that blood-tinged discharge, bruising and discomfort when urinating can also occur after labiaplasty. All of these common effects can be managed with pain medication, ointments and proper cleansing.
Most patients are able to return to work after several days. Any strenuous activity, sexual intercourse and tampons will need to be avoided for at least six weeks.
Some of the ways that you can make your recovery more comfortable is to wear loose, breathable clothing, to keep the area clean and to avoid intercourse until you’re completely healed. Using a donut pillow is also known to help.