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labia majora lifting

Labia Majora Surgery

A procedure that makes labia majora that have lost volume and become wrinkled firm again

Labia majora lifting is a procedure that makes labia majora that have lost volume and become wrinkled, as skin elasticity weakens, firm again.

The method depends on the degree of wrinkling. Fine and moderate wrinkles are treated with non-surgical methods (laser treatment, skin care) to restore skin elasticity, while large (sagging) wrinkles and wrinkles in a localised area are treated with a lift that pulls the sagging part upwards. It takes about 30 minutes under sedation or local anaesthesia, and you go home the same day. Recovery takes 2 weeks.

Why UROGYN considers the firmness of the labia majora so important!

Wrinkled labia majora do not look good and can easily become a source of self-consciousness.

CHECKLIST

Labia majora lifting may suit you if

  • you are concerned about sagging skin on your labia majora
  • you want firm, full labia majora
  • your labia majora are asymmetrical
  • you are concerned about changes to your labia majora with age

A procedure that makes the labia majora firm

How labia majora lifting is done We treat each type of wrinkle differently!

01. Laser treatment

Fine wrinkles / moderate wrinkles

Skin elasticity can be restored with non-surgical methods (laser treatment, skin care). Energy delivered deep into the skin restores firmness and a healthy sheen. We adjust the energy level according to how much the skin sags.

Revive (Isis) radiofrequency lifting device used for labia majora lifting
We use the Revive (Isis) radiofrequency lifting device to build firmer skin.

02. Wrinkle removal surgery

Large (sagging) wrinkles / wrinkles in a localised area

Skin elasticity can be restored with a lift that pulls the sagging part upwards. The sagging part is removed to make the skin taut. If needed, we also carry out more difficult surgical treatment.

AspectPast methodCurrent (UROGYN) method
MethodPulled excessively tight so that no wrinkles formPulled somewhat loosely, taking into account skin that naturally folds
MarksThe incision line may be visible from the outsideHidden among the pubic hair or beneath the labia minora so that it does not show
Combined proceduresNo other procedures during recoveryOther procedures such as whitening and hair removal can be done at the same time

A procedure that takes 10 years off

What labia majora lifting does

  1. Fewer wrinkles

  2. Better firmness

  3. Less self-consciousness

Labia majora lifting

Before and after

  1. Diagram before labia majora lifting
    Before
    Diagram after labia majora lifting
    After

UROGYN Woman Clinic can also remove fat

If excess fat is your concern, liposuction can restore your confidence.

  1. Diagram before labia majora liposuction
    Before
    Diagram after labia majora liposuction
    After

At a glance

Duration
About 30 min
Anaesthesia
Sedation or local anaesthesia
Hospital stay
Same-day discharge
Recovery
2 weeks

AFTERCARE

After labia majora lifting surgery

  1. The day after surgery

    Start sitz baths from the next day.

    • Fill a basin with lukewarm (slightly cool) water deep enough to cover your bottom, dissolve a 500-won-coin-sized amount of cleansing solution (Clinosan) in it, and take a 10-minute sitz bath morning and evening for 2 weeks.
    • After the sitz bath, wash your hands well and apply Vaseline ointment to the surgical wound for 10 days.
    • Medicine is prescribed for 5 to 7 days. Stop at once and call us if you feel heartburn, retching or nausea.
    • Once you have taken all the prescribed painkillers, you may also take Tylenol or the period pain medicine you usually take.
    • Use an ice pack for 3 days, and wear well-ventilated clothing for 2 weeks.
  2. 2 to 3 days

    Itching at the surgical area is normal.

    Itchy discomfort at the surgical area 2 to 3 days after surgery is a normal sign that the area is healing well. If it is too uncomfortable, please come in to be seen.

  3. 1 to 3 weeks

    You may have discharge and bleeding.

    • Wear a sanitary pad when you go out. At home, let the area air as much as possible.
    • If there is a lot of bleeding, press on the area with gauze or a dry towel. Do not throw the pad away; take a photo and send it to us on KakaoTalk.
  4. Week 3 and week 6

    You need to come in to have your stitches removed.

    • How stitches behave varies from person to person depending on skin type, but we ask you to come in once in week 3 and once in week 6 after surgery to have them removed. The visit dates may change depending on your condition.
    • For surgery on the clitoris, labia minora, perineum, accessory folds or labia majora, apply regeneration cream to the surgical area after the stitches are removed.
    • After the stitches are removed, the labia minora and accessory fold area may look slightly open or itch. This is due to skin regeneration and is part of healing naturally while you apply the regeneration ointment, so never pull the area apart to look or touch it.
  5. 4 to 6 weeks

    Sex is possible 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, once the director has checked your condition.

    Use a lubricant the first time.

  6. 3 to 4 months

    Swelling takes at least 3 to 4 months or more to go down.

    This may vary depending on the patient's condition.

  7. Daily life

    Please keep to these in daily life.

    • No alcohol, smoking, public baths or saunas for 4 weeks. You may shower from the next day.
    • While you recover, avoid rubbing the surgical area, wearing tight underwear or trousers, strenuous exercise, squatting, lifting heavy loads, crossing your legs and cycling. Take care not to put downward pressure on the area.
    • After a shower (sitz bath), dry the area with cool air, and after passing urine, pat the area dry gently.
  8. Call us if

    Call the clinic if you have a strong burning feeling, chills, itching, pain, swelling or hives.

    If you have any other questions, call the clinic or add the UROGYN Woman Clinic KakaoTalk channel and we will answer you one to one.

Frequently asked questions

What is labia majora lifting?
A procedure that makes labia majora that have lost volume and become wrinkled, as skin elasticity weakens, firm again.
Does the method depend on how wrinkled the skin is?
Fine and moderate wrinkles can have their skin elasticity restored with non-surgical methods (laser treatment, skin care). Large (sagging) wrinkles and wrinkles in a localised area can have their skin elasticity restored with a lift that pulls the sagging part upwards.
What device is used for the laser treatment?
We use the Revive (Isis) radiofrequency lifting device to build firmer skin. We adjust the energy level according to how much the skin sags.
Will the surgical marks be visible?
They are hidden among the pubic hair or beneath the labia minora so that they do not show.
Can it be combined with other procedures?
Other procedures such as whitening and hair removal can be done at the same time.
Is it possible if there is excess fat in the labia majora?
If excess fat is your concern, liposuction can restore your confidence.
How long does it take, and how long is recovery?
It takes about 30 minutes under sedation or local anaesthesia. There is no hospital stay; you go home the same day, and recovery takes 2 weeks.
When are the stitches removed?
How stitches behave varies from person to person depending on skin type, but we ask you to come in once in week 3 and once in week 6 after surgery to have them removed. The visit dates may change depending on your condition. For surgery on the clitoris, labia minora, perineum, accessory folds or labia majora, apply regeneration cream to the surgical area after the stitches are removed.
How long does it take for the swelling to go down?
Swelling and lingering pain at the surgical area take at least 3 to 4 months or more to go down (this varies with the patient's condition). This is also when a laser touch-up is done if follow-up care is needed.
When can I shower?
You may shower from the next day. After a shower (sitz bath), dry the area with cool air, and after passing urine, pat the area dry gently.
When can I take a bath?
No alcohol, smoking, public baths or saunas for 4 weeks.
When can I have sex?
Sex is possible 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, once the director has checked your condition. Use a lubricant the first time.

Find what's right for you Start with a consultation

One-on-one consultations by phone or KakaoTalk.

Mon–Fri 10:00~19:00 · Sat 10:00~16:00 (Lunch 13:00~14:00)

Before your surgery or procedure

Results and recovery time differ from person to person. Swelling, bruising, pain, infection and pigmentation may occur at the treated area. We decide on a method only after a full consultation and examination. Please confirm the details with your doctor at your visit.

Medically reviewed byObstetrician-gynaecologist Dr. Kim Kwan-soo, Director