Toronto Labia Reduction ( Labiaplasty)
Labia reduction surgery trims excess labial skin (labia minora) in women who are unhappy with the appearance of their labia. Most seek labial beautification surgery or labia reduction as a solution to the unattractive appearance of long, thick and hanging labia. In some cases women ask for labia reduction because their unusually large labia create discomfort during sex or physical activities, or even when wearing certain types of clothing.
Labia Reduction Procedure
There are different ways of performing labia reduction. A simple procedure is to trim any excessively protruding labia. Another way to achieve labia reduction is remove a wedge of tissue. This technique, however, can cause constriction of the vaginal opening ( introitus ) and it's ability to reduce labia lips is limited. These labia reduction surgeries can be done under sedation or general anesthesia ( asleep ).
Labia Reduction Pictures
Labia reduction before and after pictures are not posted here for obvious reasons. However, at the time of consultation you will be able to look at our gallery of pictures to better understand what labia reduction surgery entails and what outcomes you can expect.
Labial Reduction Surgery Recovery
After Labiaplasty surgery you will have bruising, swelling, and minor discomfort in the groin area. Swelling and bruising will be most noticeable after the first day and will slowly subside over a period of 2 to 3 weeks. Some spotting after labia reduction is normal and should stop after a few days. You should avoid sexual intercourse for 6 weeks to avoid injuring your healing wounds. You should wash your wounds with soap and water three times a day for the next week. Your labia stitches will be disolvable, so do not need to have them removed.
Labia Reduction Benefits
Labial reduction surgery reduces the protrusion of the labial lips ( labia minora ). If protruding labial lips/skin make you feel embarrased, interfere with physical activities or sexual intercourse, you may benefit from this procedure. Labia are reshaped, shortened, made thinner or asymmetry is corrected. Therefore, the procedure can also be referred to as labial beautification.
Labiaplasty ( Labia Reduction) Considerations
Before undergoing labia reduction surgery, you should consider what it is exactly that you are hoping for. Do you want minimal labial reduction where only a small portion is trimmed? Do you want a more significant labia reduction that leaves very minimal labia minora behind? Do you want reshaping of an unusually shaped labia without actually reducing the labia? You also need to take into consideration the size and shape of your outer labia ( labia majora ) as well as the clitoris and clitoral hood. Some women have a very prominent clitoris. In these situations it is impossible to reduce the size of the clitoris, therefore additional procedures may be necessary to reposition the clitoris, otherwise labia reduction will leave behind a disproportionately prominent clitoris. Additionally, the clitoral hood should not be trimmed, otherwise it may result in a significant discomfort which will be difficult to correct.
Another question that you need to ask yourself is whether or not you really wish to have labia reduction surgery. Once the labia is reduced, it is very difficult to recreate it.
Labia size may increase over time due to aging, sexual activity, or childbirth. It should not be considered an indicator of any illness or disease. It is simply a cosmetic problem.
Labia reduction surgery is a surgical procedure, cuts will be made, and scars will be created. These scars, however, will be place in such a way as to hide them. Additionally, over time, scars will fade away (but never completely). Scarring is rarely an issue once the wounds are properly healed. To avoid any scar abnormalities, it is very important that you follow post-operative instructions after your labia reduction surgery.
Labia Reduction and Sex
Will labiaplasty ( labia reduction surgery ) have an impact on sex? If you have very large labia minora which cause you a great deal of discomfot during sexual intercourse, then labia reduction surgery will likely help. However labia reduction surgery alone is not a recipe for great sex.
Labiaplasty Risks
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure. Like all surgical procedures, there are general risks. Please read our information page on potential Labiaplasty risks. With regards to labial reduction, there are special considerations that need to be taken into account. These include bleeding, infection, and breaking of the stitches which may lead to the opening of your wounds. You should expect some minor asymmetry between the right and left side, as it is not a complication but a normal variation.
Other Labia Reduction Issues
Labia Reduction notes
Labia Reduction, also known as Labioplasty or Labiaplasty, has become the most common female genital cosmetic surgery procedure. There is general agreement on what labia should look like, although most women request that the labia be reduced such that it does not protrude past the outer labia, labia majora. In some cases the labia does have a clearly abnormal shape, as for example when one or both sides have a small area that is significantly larger than the rest of the labia minora. In such a case the desired outcome is smooth out the contour of the labia but trimming or reducing the protruding part.
