Labioplasty

Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas

Why Have Labiaplasty?

If you are experiencing serious physical or emotional discomfort as a result of the size or shape of your genitalia, labiaplasty may be a good solution for you. Over 97% of women who have labiaplasty are satisfied with the results, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

If you are tired of pain during exercise or sex, if you are tired of feeling self-conscious in tight clothes or when naked, if you want to feel more feminine or just more normal, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Vasdev Rai and his compassionate staff to learn more about this procedure and whether it is right for you.

Medical Reasons for Labiaplasty

Many women have medical concerns that may prompt them to desire labiaplasty. "Medical" reasons for labiaplasty cause physical discomfort or impairment. Common medical complaints include:

• Large labia majora
• Protrusive or exposed labia minora
• Discomfort in tight-fitting clothes
• Discomfort during sexual activity
• Hygiene difficulties

Women who have labiaplasty for medical reasons almost universally report a reduction in discomfort and other problems.

Aesthetic Reasons for Labiaplasty

Increasing exposure of female genitalia in the media has increased both men's and women's sense of what constitutes a normal appearance. As a result, women feel more uncomfortable with genitalia that they believe deviates from a normal or attractive appearance. Some women have been told by sexual partners or other women that their genitals are not normal or unattractive. Others have formed this opinion independently.

Once you believe that the appearance of your labia is abnormal or unattractive, it can impact your confidence and willingness to engage in intimate situations. Some common aesthetic concerns include:

• Asymmetrical labia
• Too-large labia
• Discomfort with appearance of labial area in tight-fitting clothes
• Self-consciousness about appearance of labia in the nude

The majority of women who have labiaplasty for aesthetic reasons are also happy with the results of their procedure.

Reasons for Other Vaginal Surgeries

Many women find that they are unable to experience pleasure during sexual activity, either due to a shielded clitoris, or because the stretching caused by childbirth has made them physically insensitive. The first of these issues may be addressed by clitoral hood refinement.

Labiaplasty may reshape labia affected by childbirth stretching, but it does not address the internal anatomical changes that can result from childbirth, which can be corrected with vaginoplasty. See our Labiaplasty vs. Vaginoplasty page to learn more. Improvement of sexual satisfaction is a less certain outcome from labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, or clitoral hood refinement.

If you have more questions about labiaplasty or the reasons for having labiaplasty, please contact Dr. Rai at the Cosmetic Surgical Center, serving the areas of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.