Labiaplasty London, UK

The labia describes the inner (labia minora) and outer (labia majora) folds of the vulva, located on both sides of the vagina. The labia serve many functions, including protection for internal genitalia, sexual pleasure, and moisture regulation. 

The appearance of the labia can vary significantly from person to person. Many factors can cause the labia folds to become enlarged, including the natural ageing process, childbirth, and genetic factors. 

An enlarged labia can lead to discomfort and pain during certain activities, such as sex or physical exercise, or when wearing tight clothing. This is due to the chafing of the extra skin folds. Some women may also feel uncomfortable about the aesthetics of a larger labia, causing them to seek treatment. 

If you are seeking to reduce the size of your labia and are in good overall health with realistic expectations about labiaplasty surgery, you will be considered a good candidate for the procedure. You should also be finished with childbearing as further pregnancies and childbirth can adversely affect your results. 

Labiaplasty surgery typically takes 1-2 hours to perform, depending on the anaesthetics used and the complexities of surgical techniques required. 

It usually takes 12 weeks to fully recover following a labiaplasty, after which you can resume all activities, including strenuous activities.

Most patients are able to return to office work 10 days after surgery. For jobs that require more intensive physical activity, patients are advised to wait 6-8 weeks to allow proper healing and avoid damage to the incision area.

Labiaplasty is completed under local anaesthetic, meaning the treatment area is completely numbed, and you won’t feel any pain during surgery. After surgery, you will be provided with any necessary pain relief to make your recovery as comfortable and pain-free as possible. 

You will be able to appreciate the full results of your surgery 12 weeks after surgery. After this, all residual swelling will have dissipated, and the area will have completely healed. 

The incisions made during labia reduction surgery are closed by the surgeon using dissolvable sutures. You will be shown how to keep the incision sites clean before you leave the hospital, and they are naturally absorbed 3-4 weeks after surgery. 

There is minimal scarring after a labiaplasty, and it typically blends with the labia minora tissue and its natural folds and wrinkles. Any scar tissue will also soften over time and become less prominent in appearance. 

Like any surgical procedure, labiaplasty carries some general risks, such as infection, bleeding, scarring, and wound breakdown. Labiaplasty surgery also carries some specific risks, such as reduced genital sensitivity, though this is rare. 

After surgery, you may experience side effects such as bruising, soreness, and swelling around the surgical area. These will gradually dissipate over the first few weeks after labiaplasty surgery.  

You will need to abstain from sex for at least 6-8 weeks after surgery to avoid placing pressure on the incision sites and to minimise the risk of wound breakdown and infection. 

The tissue excised during a labiaplasty is redundant and does not damage any nerves in the area. Therefore, when performed correctly, the surgery does not cause a loss of feeling or inhibit sexual sensation. However, temporary numbness in the area is a possible side effect of the surgery that should dissipate with the swelling.

Labiaplasty is growing in popularity in the UK and remains the most common surgical procedure for vaginal rejuvenation in London. 

Yes, you will be able to walk shortly after your surgery. However, you will need to wait until the treatment area has fully healed before engaging in intense exercise, which can take between 6-8 weeks.

Your surgeon uses dissolvable stitches to close the incisions. You can expect the stitches to be gone within 3-4 weeks. 

There are some non-surgical treatments that can reduce the size of the labia, including laser treatment. However, the results often vary and are not permanent like surgical solutions. 

‘Designer vagina’ surgeries refer to a vast range of gynaecological treatments, including (but not limited to) labiaplasty, vaginal tightening surgery, and other vaginal rejuvenation treatments. However, the two terms are often used colloquially to describe the same procedure. 

You should ensure the surgeon you choose has documented evidence of successful labiaplasty surgeries in London, with relevant qualifications and skills to carry out the procedure. You should ask your surgeon for any before and after photos to see what can be achieved with the procedure and look at relevant, legitimate reviews from their patients who have undergone the surgery with them.