Usually patients are concerned about the appearance of the enlarged labia or find certain activities (exercise, sexual intercourse) affected by prominent labia. Some patients report being self-conscious about wearing bathing suits or tight fighting clothing. There are no specific criteria for women to meet to be considered a candidate for the procedure.
There are multiple techniques described to reduce the size of the labia, all performed as an outpatient with low complication rates and quick recovery. Two of the main approaches are the “wedge technique” and the “trim” method. Both have their pros and cons and are time tested. The majority of women who undergo the procedure report a high satisfaction rate and were happy with their decision to seek care from their plastic surgeon.
Most common are just like any procedure of the skin, concerns for bleeding or infection. Also infrequently reported are decreased sensation, prominent scars, wound separation and rarely discomfort with intercourse.
There is minimal “downtime” after labiaplasty, but generally we instruct on care of the suture line to protect healing of the wounds, limiting aggressive exercise for 2-3 weeks and avoidance of sexual intercourse for approximately 4-6 weeks.
Depending on the extent of the procedure to be performed and whether the procedure is performed in the surgery center or as an in-office procedure, the range can extend from ~ $2200 – $3800. Insurance generally does not cover the procedure.
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“When I came in I was definitely nervous. I had a lot of questions. That’s why I like Dr. Marion… he answered all my questions. He made me feel comfortable about it. I realized he is a perfectionist. I felt like I was in good hands, and just felt really confident in the choices I was about to make.”
-Krechelle, patient*
Dr. Marion is a talented cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon, double board certified and equipped with elite training. Growing up, he worked alongside his grandfather in a bronze sculpture studio, and artistic instinct became second nature. Early in his college career, Dr. Marion became enthralled with human anatomy, and the passion blossomed into advanced surgical education and now a thriving clinic.
