labiaplasty

Labiaplasty Surgery

Popular reasons women pursue labiaplasty include:

  • Reduce the size of stretched labia.
  • Increase symmetry.
  • Improve comfort during exercise or intimacy.
  • Restore confidence in tight fitting clothing or swimwear.

Labiaplasty involves surgically enhancing the aesthetics of the labia minora (inner lips), which can appear oversized or have hanging skin as a result of genetics, childbirth or injury.

There are many reasons women pursue labiaplasty: reducing the size of stretched labia, increasing symmetry, improving comfort during exercise or intimacy and to restore confidence in tight fitting clothing or swimwear, among others. The goal is to reshape the labia using specially designed surgical techniques intended to achieve a natural appearance without sacrificing sensation or function.

The Labiaplasty Procedure

RESTORE A NATURAL APPEARANCE

A natural and aesthetic appearance is restored to the labia minora (inner lips) to improve comfort during exercise or intimacy and confidence in tight fitting clothing or swimwear.

What to Expect

All procedures are done in a balanced and natural esthetic.

Consultation

During the consultation we will focus on creating a treatment plan that addresses your goals and fulfills your expectations. It is important for me to understand your motivation for undergoing labiaplasty so that we can accurately discuss the expected benefits of the procedure.

We will thoroughly review the surgery and time course of healing. My goal is to restore the labia to an aesthetically pleasing size and shape, eliminating irritation and discomfort while improving sexual pleasure and confidence.

Surgery

The labiaplasty procedure is performed at an accredited surgery center in Newport Beach, California, USA. Depending on your preference, sedation and local anesthesia or general anesthesia (fully asleep) are administered by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist to ensure maximal comfort and safety. The length of the procedure depends on the degree of shaping required, however, typically lasts 1.5 hours.

The incisions are disguised in the natural folds of the labia and generally heal very well, minimizing long-term visibility.

PRE-OPERATIVE GUIDANCE

1. Stop all Aspirin, Motrin, Aleve, Fish Oil, Supplements with Omega 3, Ginger, Garlic, Ginkgo Biloba and Turmeric – as these will thin the blood and complicate the surgery. You may take Tylenol as needed.
2. Medications – please notify us of any medications or supplements that you take regularly so that we may advise you appropriately.
3. Please fill all prescriptions prior to surgery so that they may be started immediately upon returning home.
4. Please no recreational drug use or smoking 4 weeks prior to and after the surgery.
5. Please have lab work completed 1-2 weeks prior to surgery.
6. Contact us immediately if you have any change in your health between your pre-operative visit and the surgery date.
7. Arrange for a driver to pick you up from the surgery center. Uber or Lyft are not acceptable. The driver does not have to remain onsite during surgery. they will be called when you are ready to be discharged from the recovery unit.
8. Make sure you have a responsible adult stay with you for the first 24-48 hours following surgery – this is for your safety.
9. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY.

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1. Take a shower using anti-bacterial soap – No lotions, hair products, powders, perfumes or makeup.
2. Wear loose comfortable clothing to the surgery center. We recommend wearing zip-up or button-up shirts and loose, comfortable pants.
3. Female patients will be given a urine pregnancy test at the surgery center.

We are here to help you through your recovery. Please do not hesitate to call our office.

Recovery

Patients are discharged home the same day and generally experience minimal discomfort, often returning to work the week following surgery. Patients are encouraged to wear loose-fitting clothing for at least a week while the incisions heal. A cold compress or ice pack may be applied for comfort. I ask my patients to avoid strenuous exercise or sexual activity for 6 weeks following the procedure in order to ensure optimal healing.

POST-OPERATIVE GUIDANCE

1. Prescriptions provided at your pre-operative appointment should be filled prior to surgery and started when you arrive home. Take the first antibiotic dose at dinner time.
2. Please take a daily stool softener (e.g. Colace) or laxative (e.g. Senokot) while taking the pain medication. Stop if stools become loose.
3. Do not take Aspirin, Motrin, Aleve or herbal medications as these interfere with your blood’s ability to clot.
4. Bruising is a normal part of surgery. Over-the-counter Arnica can help expedite its resolution.
5. Continue to remain hydrated following surgery.
6. Gradually resume your regular diet. there are no restrictions. If you become nauseous, your Zofran (Ondansetron) prescription should be used.
7. Make sure you have a responsible adult stay with you for the first 24-48 hours following surgery – this is for your safety.
8. It is ok to shower. Do not soak or swim until cleared.
9. Please purchase Betadine (10% povidone-iodine antiseptic) and gauze. This is available over the counter.
10. After bathing or any bowl movements, apply Betadine solution to a clean gauze pad and gently blot the surgical area. Do not rub.
11. Wear loose-fitting underwear and pants as tight pressure over the surgical area can impair healing. A soft gauze liner may protect your underwear from staining.
12. No sexual intercourse for 6 weeks to allow for proper healing. You will be cleared for this activity when deemed appropriate.
13. Do not lift anything heavier than a purse and no pushing, pulling, exercise or any activity that may raise your blood pressure until cleared.
14. Swelling is normal and will resolve with time. There is no need for concern.
15. No smoking – this inhibits wound healing, causing undesirable complications.
16. Driving – Do not drive or perform any tasks that require coordination or judgement until off all pain medication.
17. Please call the office if you experience fever, chills, increased pain or if you have any concerns. Our office hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday 9am-12pm. To reach me after hours, please call the office and follow the prompts.

Results

The swelling takes several weeks to subside after which the results are visible. The results are typically long-lasting provided there is no physical trauma or further childbirth. Patients routinely express a high degree of satisfaction after undergoing this procedure.

FAQs

I ask my patients to refrain from sexual intercourse or tampon insertion for 6 weeks following labiaplasty to allow the surgical site to heal and fully recover.

It is ok to shower 48 hours after surgery, however, please avoid scrubbing or soaking the surgery site. I will evaluate the progress of your healing during follow-up visits and instruct you on the proper time to return to baths and swimming.

Patients are instructed to wear loose-fitting clothing for at least a week while the incisions heal. I will evaluate the progress of your healing during follow-up visits and instruct you on the proper time to begin introducing more restrictive garments.

Labiaplasty should not affect your ability to conceive or deliver a child, however I recommend waiting until you are done with childbearing to avoid compromising your result.

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LABIAPLASTY SURGERY

Receive an in-depth consultation where we will thoroughly review your goals to personalize a plan focused on a natural and aesthetic result. Dr. Donald S. Mowlds, MD is located in beautiful Newport Beach, CA but is also available via a virtual consultation for out-of-town patients.

Body Procedures

Body Contouring

All procedures are done in a balanced and natural esthetic.

Excess fat is removed using advanced liposuction techniques to transform your physique with precision. Renuvion® skin tightening delivers unparalleled post-surgical definition by shrinking the skin around the newly molded contour.

The Newport Beach Mommy Makeover utilizes a combination of procedures to restore a pre-pregnancy physique. Common procedures include breast augmentation, breast lift or breast lift with implant, abdominoplasty and liposculpture.
Removal of excess skin and fat is accompanied by muscle tightening to achieve a narrow waistline and flat abdominal profile. Abdominoplasty is often combined with lipocontouring to synergistically address areas of excess fat to further contour your physique.

Improve your belly button appearance by turning an “outie” into an “innie,” correcting unwanted piercing holes and eliminating creases that form when seated. Restore a natural aesthetic to the central abdomen.

Precision liposuction and Renuvion® skin tightening are used to sculpt and define the upper arm. When significant excess is present, skin and fat are excised to restore an aesthetically pleasing size and contour.

Precision liposuction and Renuvion® skin tightening are used to sculpt and define the upper thigh, which can have profound effects on hip and buttock shape. When significant excess is present, skin and fat are excised to restore an aesthetically pleasing size and contour.

With Avéli, you can smooth the skin of your thighs and buttocks by reducing cellulite and dimpled skin. The procedure is minimally-invasive with little downtime.

Buttock augmentation with fat transfer adds volume to the buttocks, improving projection and contour in patients with flat, narrow, sagging or small buttocks. Advanced liposuction techniques are used to further enhance the overall body contour, synergistically transforming the post-operative physique.
Reshape the labia minora (inner lips) using specially designed surgical techniques to achieve a natural appearance without sacrificing sensation or function.
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