Labiaplasty
Large or uneven inner labia can rub during sport, cycling or in tight clothing. A labiaplasty is a small procedure that I carry out with great care and discretion.
Where:Velthuis Kliniek Rozendaal
At a glance
- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Anaesthesia
- Local or light sedation
- Hospital stay
- Day surgery
- Back to work
- After a few days to 1 week
- Exercise
- After 4 to 6 weeks, including cycling and sex
Who is it for?
- Your inner labia rub, become irritated or get in the way
- Your labia are clearly uneven
- You feel self-conscious about them
The procedure
The procedure is done under local anaesthetic or light sedation and takes about an hour.
I remove the excess tissue and close the wound with dissolvable stitches. The result is natural and symmetrical.
Recovery, step by step
First week
Swelling and tenderness. Wear loose clothing and rinse well after using the toilet.
Weeks 2 to 3
The stitches dissolve. The swelling goes down.
Week 6
Cycling, sport and sex are fine again.
This is a general guide. We will discuss your own recovery time in the consultation.
Risks and complications
Care matters in every surgical treatment. Complications cannot always be prevented, but we do everything we can to keep the risks as small as possible.
In the consultation I take the time to explain what you can expect from the treatment and which risks may be involved. That way you can make a well-informed, confident choice that is right for you.
- Bleeding after the operation or bruising
- Wound infection
- Slow wound healing
- Scars that stay thick or red
- Slight asymmetry
- Temporarily altered sensation
Insurance cover
A labiaplasty is usually not covered by health insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this normal?
Labia vary a great deal from woman to woman, and that is normal. A correction only makes sense if they bother you.
A good conversation is the first step.
In the consultation I take the time to answer your questions. You go home with honest advice and no obligation.