Labiaplasty
One of the important surgeries in the field of cosmetic gynecology. Sometimes, labia get over stretched and asymmetrical because of childbirth or even some females are born with asymmetrical & bulky labia. It may interfere with their day-to-day activities like causing abrasion or pain during exercise, cycling, sexual intercourse etc., and thus lower down their self-confidence & gives the feeling of insecurity.
Diagnosis
- Abrasions due to enlarged labia during exercise, cycling etc
- Lack of confidence due to labia’s asymmetry
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Pain while sitting on hard surface/ exercise/ cycling etc.
In Labiaplasty, excess tissue is removed from the labia majora or labia minora. so, it is of two types –
Labia Minora Plasty
In which labia minora is given proper shape surgically by removing excessive tissue.
Labia Majora Plasty
It deals with removal of excess skin of labia majora. It is also known as correction of CAMEL TOE.
Sometimes along with labiaplasty, you may need a clitoral hood reduction for overhanging hood of clitoris.