A labiaplasty is a surgery to reduce the size of the labia minora – the flaps of skin either side of the vaginal opening. Some women consider having a labiaplasty because they don’t like the look of their labia, or because the labia cause discomfort. This is a major decision you should weigh up carefully. It’s natural and normal for a woman to have noticeable skin folds around her vaginal opening and, in most cases, this shouldn’t cause any problems.
What could go wrong
A labiaplasty can occasionally result in:
- bleeding
- infection
- scarring of tissue
- reduced sensitivity of the genitals
Any type of operation also carries a small risk of:
- developing a blood clot in a vein
- an allergic reaction to the anesthetic
The surgeon should explain how likely these risks and complications are, and how they would be treated if they occurred. Occasionally, patients find the desired effect wasn’t achieved and feel they need another operation.
Who shouldn’t have it?
A labiaplasty should not be performed on girls younger than 18. Their labia may continue to grow and develop well beyond puberty, into early adulthood.
Side effects to expect
It’s typical after a labiaplasty to have soreness, bruising and swelling for up to two weeks. Peeing and sitting during this period would probably be uncomfortable, although you’d be given painkillers to help with this.
Recovery
Labiaplasty in Iran You may need to take some time off work to recover. It can take a couple of months for the skin to fully heal. During this time you need to:
- keep the area clean and free from infection
- wear loose underwear and clothes to prevent rubbing
- avoid sex for a few weeks
- use sanitary towels instead of tampons for a few weeks
Your surgeon would give you more specific advice that you should also follow.
What does it involve?
A labiaplasty can be carried out using either a general anesthetic or a local anesthetic with sedation. The procedure involves shortening or reshaping the vaginal lips. The unwanted tissue is cut away with a scalpel or possibly a laser, and the loose edge may be stitched up with fine, dissolvable stitches. The whole procedure takes about one to two hours. Some patients are able to go home the same day.
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Labiaplasty in Iran:
Labiaplasty is a cosmetic procedure to reshape and improve the appearance of women genitalia, or to modify vulva. Many women undergo labiaplasty because of age-elated changes, hormonal imbalance or changes caused by pregnancy and giving birth.There are various types of labiaplasty which we will discuss in this article, but first let’s learn more about labiaplasty.
What labiaplasty is and why it’s done
Labiaplasty is a cosmetic procedure aimed at improving vulva’s general appearance by reconstructing external parts of the genitalia. During labiaplasty, different aspects of the vulva’s appearance are modified such as the size and the color of labia minora and majora, and opening of the urethra and vagina.In addition to aesthetic reasons, labiaplasty also helps preventing secondary diseases such as infection, or depression caused by sexual dissatisfaction.
Methods of labiaplasty:
Labiaplasty is performed through various methods and each method modifies a specific part of vulva. Each method has its own benefits and flaws and you can choose among them with regard to your budget, desired result or your doctor’s expertise.
Labiaplasty techniques include:
Vaginal cosmetic surgery:
Vagina skin-lightening
This vaginal cosmetic procedure done by a women cosmetic surgeon and involves discoloration the skin of vulva using laser technology and rejuvenation techniques.
Dermal fillers
For skinny people in order to give more volume to their vagina, dermal fillers such as gel or fat is used to inject into vulvar area.
Dermal fillers are used to improve the volume and the appearance of labia major and around the vagina.
Vaginoplasty surgery
Vaginoplasty is a type of vaginal cosmetic surgery aimed at tightening the vagina and improving its appearance.
Vaginoplasty along with labiaplasty is used to reconstruct and modify the external part of the female genitalia.
perineorrhaphy
Perineorrhaphy is one of the main options to modify vagina in cases such as loosening vaginal wall or excess tissue.
How does the labiaplasty cost in Iran compares with other countries’?
Labiaplasty is a cosmetic procedure reshaping the women’s vulva or external parts of vagina such as labia minora and labia majora. Before starting the compare the costs, you need to now a few things about this procedure.
How is the cost of labiaplasty computed?
The cost of labiaplasty differs case by case. The factors by which the operation cost is assessed are the following:
- The surgeon’s fees
- The technique is used for the operation
- The goals for the surgery
- The clinic where the surgery is done
- The indirect and nonmedical costs
The cost for labiaplasty varies depending to the hospitalization fees, checkup and surgery fee, patient’s age, the hospital, the technique, hospital room facilities, examination and lab tests required pre-ops, during and post-ops such as X-ray, ECG and … .
How much does labiaplasty cost in Iran?
Obviously this procedure differs case by case and therefore the cost estimation depends on various factors. To have precise estimation, you need to be consulted and examined by a specialist doctor and decide in which clinic or hospital you are undergoing the surgery. In general the cost for labiaplasty in Tehran is around $500.
Labiaplasty cost in other countries
The cost for the surgery in Turkey in Profdrbekiratik clinic is between 1250 to 1500 euros equivalent to $1414 to $1697. The cost in Intermed clinic of Turkey is between $1275 to $1912. The cost in ClinicPlast is $2947. The cost estimation in India Delhi varies significantly and is ranged from $472 to $1253. The minimum cost of labiaplasty in Bangalore is around $450 while the average cost is about $800 and could rise up to $1200.