What is a labiaplasty?
A Labiaplasty is an outpatient surgical procedure to either reshape or reduce in size the small inner lips on either side of the vaginal opening (the labia minora).
It is relatively short procedure (between 60 and 90 minutes) that can be carried out under a combination of local anaesthetic and mild sedation at our fully equipped practice directly under the specialist care of Dr. Wagner.
You will be able to return home after the procedure and it has a full recovery time of about 6 weeks.
Common Reasons For Surgery
- Chronic Discomfort;
Patients who suffer from chronic pain & pain during exercise. - Health Concerns;
Patients who experience sores due to chafing on the exposed labia minora. - Consequences of Childbirth;
Patients with labia that have lengthened & may have torn during childbirth. - Aesthetic Concerns;
Patients experiencing a significant amount of psychological distress. - Sexual Intimacy Issues;
Patients who encounter pain during Intercourse due to enlarged labia. - Vulvar Melanoma; Conducted as part of ongoing treatment.
- Congenital Issues; Helping with issues such as vaginal atresia.
What results are possible?
Labia Reduction Results
The labia are trimmed surgically to provide the desired symmetry and size. This can benefit many different complaints, the exact outcomes will be discussed in your consultation as each surgery is highly individual.
What complication risks are there?
All medical interventions carry risks. With Labiaplasty, Bleeding, Infection and Scarring are possible complications.
Dr. Wagner is both very experienced and takes great care to minimise these risks to you. The highest level of care is always our priority.
All procedures are performed in-house at our specialist practice.
The 5 Steps of Labiaplasty Care
Initial Consultation
The first step towards Labiaplasty is to have a no obligation consultation with Dr. Wagner at our practice in Basel. The initial private consultation will be used to discuss your needs, concerns and objectives.During this time we encourage you to ask any questions you have that are not already answered on our site. Dr. Wagner will take care to make sure that all treatment options open to you are explored in full.After this initial consultation, we will be able to give you an assessment of suitability for Labiaplasty. Should you wish to proceed, the surgical consultation can then be scheduled.
Surgical Consultation
The next step will be the surgical consultation. This will include a comprehensive medical assessment of your condition & your expectations before making a recommendation and a personalised treatment plan. During the consultation we will discuss the outcomes you can expect and again you are encouraged to ask any questions you may have. Dr. Wagner will be happy to answer any concerns individually. At each step of the process, your long-term wellbeing is Dr. Wagner’s focus.
The Labiaplasty Procedure
On the day of your Labiaplasty you will be welcomed at the Practice by our dedicated staff. Following a brief medical check, Dr. Wagner will take time to go through the details of your procedure one final time and answer any last questions you may have. When you are ready, the operation will be carried out by Dr. Wagner under a local anaesthetic, with a mild sedative if needed. It should take approximately 90 minutes, however this will depend on your individual circumstances, which will be discussed in full beforehand.
Initial Recovery
After the procedure, you will recover in the capable hands of our aftercare team at the practice. As this is an outpatient operation you can expect your initial recovery to be complete within 2 to 3 hours. Once Dr Wagner is happy with your results, and you feel comfortable you will be discharged from the practice the same day. After your Labiaplasty it is recommended for the next 6 weeks that you abstain from bathing, sports, smoking and sexual intercourse so as not to interrupt the healing process. Shower with lukewarm water and if possible, only use a pH-adjusted soap.Dr. Wagner will go over this in detail with you throughout all the steps, and will be on call for you should you have any further concerns immediately after the procedure.
After Care & Support
Our care and support continues in the days and weeks following your procedure with our aftercare program. It is recommended to wear loose fitting clothing and cotton underwear for at least a week afterwards to avoid any unnecessary discomfort. Some bruising and swelling are common after labia reduction surgery, however this should decrease after 1-2 days.
A follow up appointment made with Dr Wagner and her team to monitor your progress and recovery will also be scheduled.We will discuss several scar minimization techniques with you and recommend some bespoke products to aid your healing.Dr Wagner will be available throughout this time to answer any questions you have about your surgery if at any time you are concerned.
Labia Reduction Cost
Health insurance generally does not contribute to the costs of Labiaplasty except in certain medically indicated situations. Our practice team will be happy to advise you of all predicted costs before any treatment commences.Labiaplasty
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Dr. Anna M. Wagner
Spalenvorstadt 3
CH-4051 Basel
Switzerland
dr.wagner@basel-gynaekologie.ch
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