Labial hypertrophy, or redundant skin of the labia minora, is a condition where the inner skin folds (labia minora) of the vulva are longer than the outer folds (labia majora). This can be problematic for both functional and cosmetic reasons. The redundant tissue may cause pain during tampon or menstrual cup use, sexual intercourse, or workouts. Labiaplasty can resolve these concerns, enhancing confidence, comfort, and quality of life for female patients
Candidates for Labiaplasty and What to Expect During Your Consultation
Most women are accepted as candidates for labiaplasty if they are mentally and physically fit with a healthy BMI (BMI ≤30). Ideal patients have realistic expectations of surgical results and are committed to following postoperative directions to optimize their outcomes. Labiaplasty is intended to reduce the size of enlarged labia minora and improve symmetry; it does not alter or tighten the vaginal opening. Patients should refrain from any type of nicotine use for at least 2 weeks before and after their procedure to reduce the risk of wound healing complications and infection.
Prior to your consultation, a patient care coordinator will contact you to discuss the procedure and what to expect. This is a great time to ask questions and obtain basic information about labiaplasty at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery. Pricing and scheduling questions can also be addressed with your patient care coordinator prior to your consultation appointment.
During your consultation, you will have the opportunity to meet with Dr. Ballard and review your aesthetic preferences, surgery goals, and go over any concerns you may have. She will provide information about the procedure, including the risks and benefits of the surgery and what to expect post-operatively. An external examination will be performed by Dr. Ballard so she can determine the best surgical approach. No speculum examination is performed. After your exam, you will once again meet with the patient care coordinator to review your final surgical plan.
Note, at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery, labiaplasty is considered a cosmetic procedure and therefore no insurance claims are submitted. In addition, Dr. Ballard does not perform labia majora procedures.