❶ Labioplasty: Indications And Contraindications, Complications, Rehabilitation

2023 Author: Madeline Holiday | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-27 01:48

Labioplasty (correction of the labia) is a fairly common operation to improve the appearance of the genitals and correct various types of defects after trauma or childbirth. Most often, this operation is performed for aesthetic reasons, but sometimes it can solve medical problems. Location: Location:

Indications for labiaplasty: - a

changed shape or size of the labia minora, strongly protruding beyond the edges of the labia;

- elongated or asymmetrical labia minora;

too large labia;

- Loose or saggy labia.

Contraindications for labiaplasty:

-the presence of inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs;

-the presence of venereal diseases.

Before the operation, the patient must undergo an examination and take blood tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, a gynecological smear for flora. Labioplasty is performed under local or general anesthesia and takes approximately 40-50 minutes.

As a rule, after the labioplasty, the patient is sent home immediately if the operation was performed under local anesthesia or after the end of the anesthesia, if under general anesthesia. Within a week, you will need to take antibiotics prescribed by a doctor, you will not be able to sit for a long time and wear tight underwear. Every day, it is imperative to process the seams, avoid physical exertion, stop drinking alcoholic beverages and hot water procedures.

Sutures usually heal within 3-4 weeks, and after 3-4 months there will be no trace of scars.

Labioplasty is not a very difficult operation, but nevertheless, after it, some complications can also arise. These include: edema of the operated area, hematomas, discomfort. However, if you follow the doctor's recommendations and follow the rules of personal hygiene, all these consequences disappear within a few days.

The operation to correct the labia is completely painless and does not affect the decrease in sex drive. In addition, labiaplasty does not adversely affect future pregnancy and labor.