Thursday, November 13, 2008

Labia Reduction Surgery

By Andrew W John

Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery done for the purpose of changing the size or shape of a woman's labia. This is performed both to change the size or shape of the labial area and consists of removing excess tissue from the labia to achieve the desired shape or size. This procedure solves a problem with no other workable solution, a problem which vexes some women. Other than surgery, there is no other way to change the size or shape of the labia.

The appearance of a woman's labia majora and labia minora can be affected by things like aging, genetics, or the experiences of sexual intercourse and childbirth. Women may very well become uncomfortable with the appearance of labia that are not symmetrical or that they perceive as being too long or wide. For some women it is a matter of comfort; labia that are too large can become easily oversensitive, inflamed and even infected through normal abrasion.

Women whose bodies are still developing should not have this procedure. This is a procedure meant for fully grown adults who are in all around good health - your doctor will want to make sure you are in good shape before undergoing a labiaplasty. Those with some medical conditions should not have the surgery. Your plastic surgeon will be able to furnish you with detailed information on exactly who can ,as well as who should not have a labiaplasty. This is a surgery not every plastic surgeon performs, so your surgeon will probably be a specialist and therefore be very knowledgeable about it.

Labiaplasty is not really all that difficult of a surgery, however this does depend on the end result the patient wants. The length and difficulty of the procedure depends on whether the outer lips (labia majora), inner lips (labia minora), or both are to be altered. The surgery normally takes in the neighborhood of two hours and can be done under local anesthetic as an outpatient procedure.

In the recovery period, you can expect swelling and bruising, especially in the areas where incisions were made. These will fade in a few weeks time. Painkillers and antibiotics are commonly prescribed; if you are taking antibiotics, be sure to have yogurt regularly to maintain a good bacterial balance in your body. Your surgeon will also advise you what activities should be refrained from to make sure your healing process goes smoothly.

Labiaplasty has helped many women. If you are interested in this procedure, consult with a board certified plastic surgeon about the procedure and what you could expect from this surgery.

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