Vaginal Rejuvenation Surgeries refers to procedures aimed at improving the appearance of female genitalia. The labia minora are the smaller folds of skin next to the vagina, whereas the labia majora are the larger folds that are situated adjacent to the minora. In some patients, labial minora folds can be naturally larger or asymmetric in size and shape. Sometimes, this can cause discomfort with normal activities, latch onto clothes, or even interfere with sex. Changes also occur to the labia with aging. The labia minora folds can darken and stretch over time, especially after pregnancy. The labia majora folds also tend to lose their fullness over time. At the time of your consultation, Dr. Li will analyze your labia in detail and discuss whether Vaginal Rejuvenation Surgery is a good option for you.
Dr. Li performs procedures to modify and rejuvenate the labia minora and labia majora (Labiaplasty). Excess labia minora tissue can be trimmed and reshaped to be more proportional to the vagina. Deflated labial majora folds can also be augmented with fat grafting, to restore lost volume.
KEY POINTS
SURGERY UNDER LOCAL OR GENERAL ANESTHETIC
GO HOME THE SAME DAY (DAY SURGERY)
RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN 1-2 WEEKS
BRUISING AND SWELLING CAN LAST SEVERAL WEEKS
ELIMINATE AND RESHAPE EXCESS LABIAL MINORA SKIN FOLDS
AUGMENT DEFLATED LABIAL MAJORA FOLDS
HIDE SCARS ALONG THE EDGE OF THE LABIA
RELIEVE DISCOMFORT & EMBARRASSMENT FROM LOW-HANGING LABIA
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE SURGERY
You will be evaluated by Dr. Li at the time of your initial consultation to determine if Vaginal Rejuvenation Surgery is the best option for you
You will be required to quit smoking and oral contraceptives 4 weeks before surgery
You will need to complete testing before surgery, which may include a physical with your PCP/primary physician, blood work, and an ECG
Prescriptions for your surgery will be sent to your local pharmacy, please obtain these medications ahead of time and bring them to your surgery
A deposit is required to secure your surgery date
Full payment is required 2 weeks before surgery; payment options include cash, cashier's check, or credit through Alphaeon or CareCredit
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY
General anesthesia can sometimes cause generalized body soreness and fatigue for a couple of days
Maximum discomfort will occur in the first few days after surgery and gradually improve
You will not be allowed to have sex for 3-4 weeks as a safety precaution
You may experience temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, or a burning sensation involving your labial areas; bruising and swelling takes several weeks to improve; numbness takes a couple months to normalize
Scars may be red and firm for approximately 6 months before they soften and fade