Female Genital Surgery (Vulvaplasty)

Purpose

Many women undergo female cosmetic genital surgery, for various relevant and personal reasons. They may simply want to look and feel as normal and attractive for themselves, and sometimes for their partners. The procedure reduces the protuberance of the inner lips of the vulva if they unusually over-developed in women. Such a situation can cause embarrassment and can lead to soreness because of the friction with clothing.

Procedure

The inner lips are trimmed back to a more usual size. One night stay in the hospital may be required and dissolvable stitches are used. The area can be very tender for two weeks and healing will take three weeks.

Results

Results are permanent.

Risks

General risks associated with any surgical procedure apply. The surgeon will discuss all associated risks with you in detail. Some irregularities may remain in the inner lips.