labia minora reduction
Labiaplasty
A surgical technique that reshapes stretched or enlarged labia minora to a woman's benefit
Labiaplasty corrects labia minora that have changed shape for various reasons, giving them a natural size, shape and color that meet aesthetic standards.
The ratio of clitoris to labia minora is set at 1:1.5 or 1:2, and an appropriate width is kept, taking into account the function of the labia minora and the possibility of them stretching again. They are designed in a petal shape, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. It takes about 50 minutes under sedation or local anesthesia, and you go home the same day.
Why UROGYN cares so much about the shape of the labia minora
The appearance of the vulva depends on the shape of the labia minora. If you are unhappy with their shape, feeling self-conscious can make your sex life difficult.
CHECKLIST
Labiaplasty may suit you if
- you feel stinging when you move
- tight clothing feels uncomfortable
- your labia minora fold over and are visible
- you feel embarrassed for a partner to see them
- you are troubled by odor, itching or frequent vaginitis
- your labia minora get pulled inwards during sex
- your urine stream flows to one side
- they bother you during sex
Results that look as if they were always this way
Three features of labiaplasty
Clitoris 1Labia 2Proportion to the clitoris
We set the ratio of clitoris to labia minora at 1:1.5 or 1:2, paying attention to overall balance.
About
1 cmAn appropriate width
We keep an appropriate width, taking into account the function of the labia minora and the possibility of them stretching again.
Wider
on topSlimmer
belowUpper and lower proportion
They are designed in a petal shape, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom.
UROGYN puts design first
| Aspect | Typical labiaplasty | UROGYN's labiaplasty |
|---|---|---|
| Method | A large amount is cut away at once | Precise trimming, alternating between left and right |
| Shape | Simply narrows the labia minora | Considers the proportion to the clitoris and the line running down to the perineum |
| Side effects | A jagged, saw-tooth edge may form | Precise trimming keeps the risk of side effects low |
| Area removed | Narrowed regardless | Width adjusted to the thickness of the labia majora |
| Marks | The incision line is visible | The incision line is concealed so it is not noticeable |
Trademark registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office
A technique designed with scarring in mind
Micro-sculpting labiaplasty, the technique chosen by Dr. Kim Kwan-soo, is designed with post-surgical marks in mind. It is registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office. Service mark "Kim Kwan-soo's Micro-sculpting Labiaplasty", registration no. 41-0393747 (application no. 41-2016-0033774). Filed July 19, 2016, registered April 7, 2017. Class 44.
The procedure
- Duration
- About 50 min
- Anesthesia
- Sedation or local anesthesia
- Hospital stay
- Same-day discharge
- Aftercare
- Touch-up if needed
AFTERCARE
After labiaplasty
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 Clinosan cleansing solution in it, and take a 10-minute sitz bath morning and evening for 2 weeks.
- After each sitz bath, wash your hands thoroughly and apply Vaseline ointment to the surgical wound for 10 days.
- You will be prescribed medication for 5–7 days. If you have heartburn, retching or nausea, stop taking it at once and call us.
- Once you have finished the prescribed painkillers, you may also take Tylenol or the period pain medication you usually take.
- Use an ice pack for 3 days, and wear loose, breathable clothing for 2 weeks.
2–3 days
Itching in the surgical area is normal.
Some itching in the surgical area 2–3 days after surgery is normal and a sign that it is healing well. If it is very uncomfortable, please come in to be seen.
1–3 weeks
You may have some discharge and bleeding.
- Wear a sanitary pad when you go out. At home, let the area air as much as possible.
- If bleeding is heavy, press on the area with gauze or a dry towel. Keep the pad, take a photo of it and send it to us on KakaoTalk.
Weeks 3 and 6
Come in to have your stitches removed.
- How stitches heal varies from person to person depending on skin type, but please 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.
- After the stitches are removed, apply regenerating cream to the surgical area if you have had surgery on the clitoris, labia minora, perineum, accessory folds or labia majora.
- After the stitches are removed, the labia minora and accessory folds may look slightly open or feel itchy. This is caused by skin regeneration and heals naturally as you apply the regenerating ointment, so never pull the area apart to look at it or touch it.
4–6 weeks
You can have sex 4–6 weeks after surgery, once the doctor has checked your condition.
Use a lubricant the first time you have sex.
3–4 months
Swelling takes at least 3–4 months to go down.
This may vary depending on your condition.
Daily life
Please follow these guidelines in daily life.
- Avoid alcohol, smoking, public baths and saunas for 4 weeks. You may shower from the next day.
- While you recover, avoid rubbing the surgical area, wearing tight underwear or trousers, exercising strenuously, squatting, lifting heavy objects, crossing your legs and cycling. Take care not to put downward pressure on the area.
- After a shower or sitz bath, dry the area with cool air, and after passing urine, gently pat the area dry.
When to call us
Call the clinic if you have a strong feeling of heat, 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 reply in a one-to-one chat.
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