What is Labiaplasty and why is it needed?
Often patients have different shapes and sizes of both labia, they are asymmetrical. Such problems lead to
traumatization, since pathologically enlarged labia minora, protruding beyond the large ones by more than
0.5-1cm,
rub against clothes, interfere with sports, are prone to irritation. Because of this, diaper rash and infectious
lesions may occur. If the labia are too large, then due to injuries, patients constantly feel pain.
Hypertrophy can be congenital or acquired. The labia are enlarged as a result of age-related changes or hormonal
shifts. Sometimes the form changes if childbirth, injuries, inflammatory processes are transferred.
Indications and contraindications for the operation
The main indications for labiaplasty:
- enlarged labia;
- their asymmetry.
Contraindications include:
- acute inflammatory diseases that have affected the genitourinary system;
- oncology in the perineum;
- acute viral disease;
- the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- the period of menstruation.
Doctors are advised not to perform Labiaplasty if a woman has unrealistic expectations.
Types of labiaplasty
Known typesof labiaplasty:
- Reduction. Reduce the volume of the lips (large or small).
- Magnifying. Increasing the size of the labia, giving the correct shape.
- Correction. With the help of a laser, the elimination of scar tissue, defects is carried out, and the shape
is changed.
Several techniques can be used during the operation. Doctors at the same time:
- trim the edges of the labia;
- resection of the wedge-shaped fragment is performed;
- de - epithelization;
- excise the hood of the clitoris;
- laser Labiaplasty is performed.
Labiaplasty before and after pregnancy
If you are planning to have a baby and want to change the appearance of a delicate area, you can undergo
Labiaplasty
before pregnancy. This intervention will not cause any problems when carrying a child, will not provoke ruptures
during childbirth, will not lead to changes in the vaginal mucosa, after labiaplasty , a caesarean section is
not
necessary.
After childbirth, significant changes in the appearance of the labia may occur. Sometimes they lengthen, sag,
thin,
pigmented. All these problems in the delicate area are effectively eliminated after the birth of a child.
Labiaplasty in Turkey before or after pregnancy is inexpensive and justifies the investment.
Preparation for the operation
Anesthesia is required before the operation. It can be local, sedatives are also used, sometimes general
anesthesia.
The operation itself can be combined with other procedures, for example, with the correction of the vaginal area.
For anesthesia, an anesthetic solution is used, for example, lidocaine and adrenaline. Because of it, tissue
swelling occurs, blood clotting increases.
How does Labiaplasty work?
Lip edge removal
At first, during labiaplasty , the labia was simply cut off the lower edge, sometimes the blood flow was limited
in
advance. Then stitches were applied to the wound. This technique is characterized by ease of execution.
This eliminates hyperpigmentation, which can be a problem for patients.
The negative effects include the loss of wrinkling of the lip edge, the appearance of the vulva becomes
unnatural.
In this variant of the operation, nerve endings may suffer, in addition, it is impossible to excise the skin of
the
hood of the clitoris. The need to excise part of the clitoral hood may arise due to the fact that it can often
suffer during surgery. After surgery, sometimes it is necessary to perform a second intervention, reconstructive
surgery may be required.
In the same way, a complete amputation of the labia is performed. However, such an operation may be associated
with
the occurrence of complaints from patients who do not like the appearance of the vulva after it, since the
clitoris
may protrude above the lips.
There is another technique of the operation - the removal of a wedge-shaped area from the middle of the labia.
This
method is more complicated, but it gives better results. As a result, the vulva looks more natural.
A special thread is used, which resolves, so the patient does not need to worry about removing the stitches.
After
the operation, a sterile napkin is applied.
Resection of the wedge-shaped area
With this technique, the thickest part of the lip is removed. The advantage of this method is that the natural
texture of the edge is preserved. If you remove the central area completely, you can injure the nerves, a
neuroma
will occur – a nerve tumor, sensitivity will be lost. The neuroma will have to be surgically removed.
If only the mucous membrane is removed and the submucosal layer is left, then the risk of complications is
reduced.
This technique has been developed in Z-plastic, thanks to which the probability of getting an ugly jagged scar
is
reduced. However, this method may not be radical enough: extra areas remain, the tissues are stretched. Another
unpleasant consequence is the increased likelihood that the edges of the wound will disperse. The advantages of
the
method include the ability to reduce the hood of the clitoris simultaneously with the operation.
De-epithelization
In this method, the center and edges of the labia minora are excised using a scalpel, a special medical laser
can
also be used. In this way, a reduction in lip length is achieved, and sensitivity and natural appearance are
preserved. The disadvantage of this method is that the lip may become thicker if a large area is resected.
Removal of part of the clitoral hood
During labiaplasty , the clitoral hood may be excised. This is necessary if it is too thick, which interferes
with
arousal or looks unsightly.
The doctor applies stitches, which is why the head of the clitoris opens, there is a slight tension of the labia
minora.
Laser labiaplasty
During laser resection, deepithelization is performed. The disadvantage of such an operation is that an
epidermal
cyst may develop due to the fact that the epidermis has been removed.
Recovery period
After Labiaplasty in Turkey, patients usually leave the clinic on the same day, because the recovery period is
not
associated with special difficulties and medical measures. Pain is not a serious problem. It should be
understood
that the anesthetic sometimes causes severe swelling of the labia, so their size decreases after a while.
Patients are recommended to carry out appropriate care procedures, namely: to keep the wound clean, use local
anesthesia. It is applied 2-3 times a day for several days.
If there are no special complaints due to the formation of a hematoma, then you can visit the doctor after the
operation in 7 days. Simple physical work is allowed in 3-4 days after the operation.
Attention! For better recovery and to avoid injury, it is not necessary to use tampons, it is recommended to
wear
loose clothing that does not put pressure on the area of intervention. The ban on penetrative sex is valid for 4
weeks.
What are the complications after labiaplasty?
Complications occur infrequently. These usually include infectious diseases, bleeding, an asymmetric vulva, a
slow
healing process, and the occurrence of a neuroma. Sometimes, with insufficient competence of the doctor, it may
turn
out that the intervention was excessive or insufficient. Sometimes tissue necrosis occurs if the edge of the
labia
is removed. However, when performing Labiaplasty in clinics in Turkey, such problems are excluded. Doctors have
all
the necessary qualifications and extensive experience. This is evidenced by positive reviews. If you are
interested
in labiaplasty, price of this operation is low. You can get an aesthetic appearance of the
genitals and increase
sensitivity, improve sex life quite inexpensively.
Sometimes there is a need to restore virginity for an indefinite time, for example, after violence, trauma, to
restore psychological comfort or because of the chosen one. In such cases, you can apply to Turkey for a
long-term
superhymenoplasty cost of which is quite affordable.