Labiaplasty
Childbearing and aging take their toll on the entire body, especially the vulva. Women often seek labiaplasty to address excess, loose tissue in the labia minora (the inner vaginal “lips”). These hanging tissues can cause discomfort during exercise and intercourse, causing the labia minora to twist, tug, or pull. The extra tissue may sag below the labia majora (outer vaginal tissues), showing through tight clothing or slipping out of a bathing suit. Dr. Georgina Nichols offers labiaplasty in Sacramento to address these concerns by reducing the length of the labia minora.
Your Labiaplasty with Dr. Nichols
The tissues of the labia minora may thin and stretch with age, childbearing, and weight changes, and some women may have excess tissue due to genetics. Labiaplasty can stop the painful twisting, itching, and irritation caused by these changes and alter the labia’s appearance to improve body confidence. Labiaplasty is the most popular genital plastic surgery. The procedure works by decreasing the size of the labia minora to prevent the tissues from extending below the hair-bearing labia majora.
Dr. Nichols may recommend labiaplasty if your tissues are asymmetrical or you struggle with uncomfortable or embarrassing symptoms. The procedure uses one of two techniques to remove tissue from the labia, and it’s also possible to enlarge the labia minora by injecting harvested fat or a hyaluronic acid filler.
Is Labiaplasty with Dr. Nichols Right for You?
Candidates for labiaplasty typically have medical or cosmetic reasons for seeking vaginal rejuvenation. Displeasure with the size or shape of the labia minora causes many women to feel self-conscious during intimacy. It may pose health concerns because the excess tissue makes hygiene more challenging. The sagging labia minora may collect bacteria and increase the risk of urinary tract infections.
You need to be in good physical and mental health to qualify for labiaplasty and have realistic expectations for the procedure and recovery process. Dr. Nichols can determine if vaginal rejuvenation with labiaplasty is suitable for you during your consultation.
Labiaplasty Options with Dr. Nichols
Labiaplasty restores symmetry and eliminates visible lines, bulges, or “camel toe” in tight clothing. The procedure provides cosmetic improvements to give a more youthful labia appearance after natural aging or childbirth have altered the tissues.
There are two surgical techniques for labiaplasty. The wedge procedure preserves the natural border of the labia minora and removes tissue in a pie shape or wedge. The trim procedure excises tissue from the outer edge of the labia minora and sews the tissues back together. Both techniques reduce the labia size so the tissue is inline or within the labia majora. Dr. Nichols may reduce excess folds in the clitoral hood during labiaplasty.
Enlarging the labia minora can restore a youthful plumpness to tissues that have thinned from natural aging or childbirth. Fat may be harvested with liposuction in a stubborn area, such as the thighs, and injected into the labial tissues. A hyaluronic acid filler may also increase the labia minora.
Labiaplasty may take two hours or less, depending on the surgical technique and other variables. Patients should have relief from symptoms, such as irritation and tugging with movement. This procedure focuses on the labia minora, but other vaginal rejuvenation procedures — including clitoral hood reduction, monsplasty, vaginoplasty, and labia majoraplasty — can address other areas of the vulva.
Why Choose Dr. Nichols at The Plastic Surgery Center
Vaginal rejuvenation addresses concerns with sensitive tissues, and a feminine touch is often preferred. Dr. Georgina Nichols is a skilled plastic surgeon who has helped women restore their body confidence and comfort with vaginal procedures. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Association of Women Surgeons, the Latino Surgical Society, and the Aesthetic Society. She is known for her compassion and dedication to patient education. Dr. Nichols believes caring for her patients is a privilege. She pays close attention to the small details in order to provide excellent results.
Schedule a Labiaplasty Consultation with Dr. Nichols
If you struggle with labial changes after childbirth or natural aging, schedule a consultation with Dr. Nichols to discuss vaginal rejuvenation with labiaplasty. Contact The Plastic Surgery Center in Sacramento, California, at (916) 929-1833.
