Houston Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery procedure designed to remove excess skin from the opening of the vagina which often results from childbirth. This is a wonderful procedure for rejuvenating the vaginal area and can help to restore a woman's confidence. Labiaplasty may be combined with internal vaginoplasty. Good candidates for labiaplasty include women who are self-conscious about the appearance of the vagina.

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Dr. Vitenas performs labiaplasty in his office operating suite and at the adjacent Day Surgery Center, an outpatient facility at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital.

The procedure takes about one hour to complete and is performed with either local anesthesia or general anesthesia. The incisions are made on the labia minora, which are the two small folds situated between the labia majora. This is followed by excision of the excess skin folds.

The recovery after labiaplasty takes one to two weeks.

Any discomfort that patients experience can be managed with medication. Because dissolvable sutures are used, there are no stitches that need to be removed. Some slight bruising and swelling can be expected around the labia and surrounding tissue.  Most patients are able to return to work on the day after surgery, though more strenuous activities will need to be postponed for four to six weeks.

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Q - What is labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery procedure which involves the removal of excess skin from the opening of the vagina in order to rejuvenate the vaginal area. Excess skin may occur after childbirth, and its removal can help to restore a woman's confidence.

Q - Who is a candidate for labiaplasty?

Women who are self-conscious about the appearance of the vagina may be good candidates for labiaplasty.

Q - What should I expect during a consultation for labiaplasty?

During the consultation for labiaplasty, Dr. Vitenas will go over your complete medical history, take the time to understand your goals, and answer all of your questions. He will discuss reasonable and expected outcomes, and explain the details of the procedure including the technique, the recovery, the risks, the costs, and financing options.

Q - Where is the surgery for labiaplasty performed?

Dr. Vitenas performs labiaplasty procedures in his office operating suite and at the adjacent Day Surgery Center, an outpatient facility at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital.

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