Labiaplasty
Surgery to reduce selected labial tissue when anatomy causes discomfort or a personal concern.
Consult with Dr. Henry Huson at Queen City Plastic Surgery in West Chester, Ohio, serving the Cincinnati area.
- Setting
- Confirmed with your treatment plan
- Anesthesia
- Local, with sedation as needed
- Procedure time
- Individual estimate at consultation
- Recovery
- Weeks; sexual activity and exercise require clearance
- Results
- Develop over months; results vary
General planning information. Your procedure, anesthesia, recovery, and results depend on your health and treatment plan. Returning to work does not mean full healing.
About the procedure
Labiaplasty most commonly changes the labia minora, the inner folds of vulvar skin. Labial size and asymmetry vary widely and are often normal. Persistent irritation or pain should be assessed for causes other than tissue size before surgery is considered.
Trim and wedge techniques have different tradeoffs. Surgery is elective and should reflect the patient's own wishes. It can cause scarring, altered sensation, or pain with intercourse; improvement in sexual function is not guaranteed. Recovery includes limits on friction, exercise, and sexual activity until the surgeon confirms healing.
Good candidates
- Discomfort during exercise, intimacy, or in fitted clothing
- Asymmetry or elongation of the labia
- Chronic irritation
- A wish to feel more comfortable and confident
Candidacy is confirmed at your consultation. Dr. Huson will tell you honestly if a different approach would serve you better.
Before & after
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What to expect
Your consultation
The consultation reviews your goals, medical history, medications, nicotine use, and examination findings. Discuss alternatives, the proposed setting and anesthesia, realistic changes, costs, and the support you will need during recovery.
The procedure
Selected tissue is reduced with a trim, wedge, or other approach and the wound is closed. The technique depends on anatomy and goals. Wound separation, scarring, and asymmetry can occur despite careful closure.
Recovery
Swelling and tenderness can affect walking, sitting, and clothing comfort. Avoid friction and sexual activity until cleared. Swelling can persist beyond initial wound healing.
Risks and limitations
- Bleeding, infection, wound separation, scarring, and asymmetry can occur.
- Over-reduction, altered sensation, and persistent pain, including pain with intercourse, are possible.
This is not a complete list. Your clinician should explain the risks of the specific procedure and anesthesia, including bleeding, infection, healing problems, and any medical factors that change your risk.
Other options
Addressing skin irritation, clothing friction, or another medical cause may help without surgery. Normal anatomical variation does not require correction. Treatment should reflect your own goals and a discussion of limitations.
Planning your consultation
Bring your medication list and relevant medical history. Ask about the facility, anesthesia team, follow-up, time away from work, and help at home. Request an itemized estimate covering the procedure, anesthesia, facility, and any additional care; confirm coverage directly if insurance may apply.
Common questions
Bring the rest to your consultation. There is no such thing as too many.
Can sensation or sexual comfort change?
Yes. Altered sensation, scarring, or pain with intercourse can occur. Improvement in sexual function is not guaranteed.
Is asymmetry always a reason for surgery?
No. Labial size and asymmetry vary naturally. Surgery should be considered only after evaluating symptoms, alternatives, and the patient’s own goals.
How is privacy handled?
Ask the practice about examination preferences, chaperones, photography consent, and how records are handled. Discuss any concerns before the examination.
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Patient education from Queen City Plastic Surgery. Updated . General information does not replace a personal medical assessment. Sources explain general procedures and do not establish the services or protocols of this practice. Contact the practice with questions or to request a correction.
Ready to talk about Labiaplasty?
Consultations are free, unhurried, and educational. Bring your questions and your goals; leave with an honest plan.