A visit to a plastic surgeon to modify intimate parts is often a question of long decision-making. In the United States, this surgical procedure is common, and it is becoming increasingly sought after here as well.
Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that allows the reduction of small or large labia minora or their possible "finishing". The operation is suitable for women with large labia minora that cause problems in everyday life, personal hygiene, sports activities, sexual intercourse, and often have an impact on a psychological level. The skin in the area of the labia minora weakens with age and childbirth and the small labia minora length increases. For some women this condition may also be genetically conditioned.
The principle of the operation consists of surgically removing the excess part of the labia minora and shaping them to the desired size and shape.
Basic information
- At least one month before the planned procedure, do not take medicines containing acetylsalicylic acid, which reduce blood clotting (acylcoffin, anopyrin, acylpyrin, aspro, mironal, defibrin, alnagon, etc.)
- Duration of the procedure 60 minutes
- After the surgical procedure the patient rests in bed and goes home for home care
- The area around the labia is swollen, numb, and slightly painful for 7 to 10 days
- Mild bleeding or spotting may persist for approximately 3 to 4 days
- Postoperative pain lasts 1 to 2 days, swelling may persist for a longer period, sometimes 1 to 2 months
- The operated area will have a definitive shape in about a month
- Ambulatory control by appointment with the operator
- The stitches are absorbable and do not need to be removed
- Rest after surgery for 1 week, full physical load after 3 weeks
- Increased hygiene of the genital area and sexual abstinence for 3 weeks
- The procedure is performed after the age of 18
- The effect of the surgical procedure is permanent
- In the long term, there is no reduced sensitivity during sexual intercourse
Increased intimate hygiene
- To reduce bleeding and swelling, compresses are recommended at least every 3 hours, after each toilet (urination and stool) and at least 4 to 5 days after the procedure
- Showering (rinsing) the intimate area 3 times a day with a disinfectant solution, possibly a sitz bath (suitable pine water) for 2 weeks
- Cooling the labia for 1 to 2 weeks
- Insert sterile gauze into panties for the first few days, later covering the area with an intimate pad
Limitations
- Do not use any cosmetic products during showering for 14 days after the procedure, use only a special disinfectant solution (pine water)
- Avoid long sitting
- Immediately after the operation, it is advisable to wear light and airy clothing, prefer skirts to pants
- Avoid sexual intercourse and the use of vaginal suppositories and tampons for a month after the procedure
- Childbirth is not recommended within a year