LABIAPLASTY

Labiaplasty – Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery is plastic surgery of the the external folds of the female genital organs also called the Vulva that surround the Vagina. The procedure involves reshaping or reducing the size of of the labia that may become enlargened over a period of time or due to any one of several reasons such as: childbirth, injury or disease. Although enlargened labia is not a health issue for many women it may be an issue of functionality or appearance. Many patients complain that elongated labia become painful during exercise, while sitting for long periods of time, during sexual intercourse, or due to rubbing on clothing. Surgical reduction is a permanent solution to this situation that will result in a smaller, normal-looking labia.

Labiaplasty may be undertaken for functional reasons, aesthetic reasons, or a combination of the two. The procedure is frequently performed to reduce the size of one or both sets of labia. It may also be used to repair the labia following disease or injury, or to reshape after childbirth. Maybe you saw one of several episodes on Dr. 90210 for the successful surgical treatment of labiaplasty and vaginal rejuvenation.

Labia Majora and Minora Reduction Surgery - The labia majora, which are the external folds of skin surrounding the structures of the vulva. and the labia minora, which are the internal folds of skin surrounding the vagina, may become stretched or enlargened due to several causes, such as childbirth, injury or disease. When this happens many women are not happy with the appearance or the discomfort due to rubbing on clothing. Many patients complain that elongated labia become painful during exercise, or while sitting for long periods of time. Surgical reduction is a permanent solution to this situation that will result in a smaller, normal-looking labia.

Dr. Mayhew will perform the labiaplasty surgery in Los Gatos. During your labiaplasty consultation, Dr. Mayhew will explain how long the labia reduction surgery will take, the amount of time and care necessary for a full labiaplasty recovery, and exactly when after surgery it would be safe to resume sexual intercourse.

Length of Surgery:
1 to 2 hours

Recovery:
It usually takes one to two weeks before patients can resume normal activities. Mild discomfort, swelling and bruising may be experienced. The labial incisions usually heal and are rarely noticeable.

Back to Work:
3 to 5 days

VAGINOPLASTY

Genital/Vaginal Reconstruction

Female Genital Reconstruction Surgery (Vaginoplasty) is plastic surgery to repair or reshape or reduce the vaginal muscles and/or the perineum. You may hear variations of terms such as: vulvar-vaginal reconstruction, perineum, perineal trauma, perineal dysfunction, sexual abuse, parturition, vaginal introitus, acute deceleration injury, straddle injury, insertion injury, forceful coitus, intrapartum laceration, obstetric trauma.

Vaginoplasty is the surgery that “tightens” and rebuilds the vaginal muscles and the perineum. Childbirth, (especially multiple childbirths), and other genetic factors often cause the vaginal muscles to stretch, tear, or weaken. The size of the vagina swells larger and sometimes there is a loss of sensation (and pleasure). In some cases it can lead to urinary incontinence or leaking.

Vaginoplasty tightens the vagina which may aid in increasing sexual pleasure for the woman. Vaginoplasty also addresses urinary incontinence, hernia, and interior/posterior repair. You may hear variations of terms such as: labiaplasty or laser labiaplasty or vaginal rejuvenation and vaginoplasty or laser vaginoplasty or vaginal tightening. All the terms mean the same thing for surgically altering and tightening the vaginal muscles.

A hoodectomy may be performed to expose the clitoris in order to address clitoral phimosis. Hoodectomy is sometimes used to address sexual dysfunction such as lack of orgasm .

If you have any questions about labiaplasty (labia minora reduction), or would like to schedule a labiaplasty consultation please feel free to contact Board Certified Dr. Mayhew at (408) 871-1885