Labiaplasty in Atlanta, performed by Dr. Teri N. Moak, addresses concerns about the appearance and discomfort of your labia. This procedure treats issues such as enlarged or asymmetrical labia, changes from aging, weight loss, or pregnancy, and discomfort during activities or sex.
The effects of age, weight, and childbirth on your labia
As you age, experience weight fluctuations, or go through childbirth, your labia can stretch and change in size and shape. These natural processes can lead to enlarged or asymmetrical labia, causing both aesthetic concerns and physical discomfort. You might feel self-conscious in certain clothing or experience irritation during physical activities and intimate activities. Surgical procedures like labiaplasty can help you reclaim confidence in your sexuality and body.
What is labiaplasty?
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the labia minora, the inner vaginal lips, to address aesthetic and functional concerns. This surgery can also be combined with vulvaplasty, which focuses on the labia majora, the outer vaginal lips. Labiaplasty in Atlanta aims to reduce the size and protrusion of the labia, creating symmetry and alleviating discomfort caused by enlarged or uneven labia. It is often sought by women experiencing physical discomfort during activities or intimacy or those who are self-conscious about the appearance of their genital area.
You may be a candidate for labiaplasty if:
- You want to improve the symmetry of your labia
- You want to reduce the size of your labia
- You experience physical discomfort due to the size or shape of your labia
- You are in good general health
- You are a nonsmoker or willing to quit smoking before the procedure
- You have realistic expectations about the outcomes of the surgery
- You feel self-conscious or unhappy with the appearance of your labia
- You experience irritation or chafing from enlarged labia
- You face difficulties with personal hygiene due to excess labial tissue
- You want to restore the appearance of your labia after significant weight loss or childbirth
Labiaplasty can treat the following:
- Dissatisfaction with the external appearance of the vagina
- Labia that have stretched or changed due to aging, weight loss, or pregnancies
- Labia that are too large or cause self-consciousness in bathing suits or tight clothing
- Physical discomfort during exercise, sports, or sexual activities due to the shape of the labia
- Asymmetry between the labia minora
- Irritation and chafing caused by enlarged labia
- Issues with personal hygiene related to excess labial tissue
What happens during your labiaplasty procedure?
During your labiaplasty in Atlanta, Dr. Moak will ensure you are comfortable by using either local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. She will make precise incisions along the natural folds of your labia minora to minimize visible scarring. Excess tissue is carefully trimmed, and the edges are sutured with dissolvable stitches. If needed, a vulvaplasty can also be performed to reshape the labia majora. After the procedure, you will be placed in dressings and a compression garment to support healing.
What is the recovery following labiaplasty?
Following your labiaplasty, you should plan to rest and take it easy. You may experience some discomfort and swelling, but you should be up and walking the next day. Most patients return to work within 7 to 10 days but avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and sexual intercourse for about six weeks. Wearing a compression garment is recommended during this period. Sensation loss is usually temporary, and the scars will fade over time. The final results of labiaplasty in Atlanta are typically visible within 6 to 10 weeks.
Labiaplasty FAQs
Should I lose weight first?
If you are planning significant weight loss, it’s best to stabilize your weight before undergoing labiaplasty. Weight fluctuations can affect the results and longevity of the procedure.
Will there be visible scars?
Incisions made during labiaplasty are placed in natural folds to minimize visible scarring. Initially, the scars will be red or pink but will fade over time, often becoming virtually undetectable.
How long before I can resume normal activities?
You should avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and sexual intercourse for about six weeks. Most patients can return to work within 7 to 10 days and gradually resume other activities.
Be beautiful, thoughtfully
Dr. Teri N. Moak is dedicated to helping you embrace your unique beauty with thoughtful, personalized care. She understands that confidence comes from feeling comfortable in your own skin and offers labiaplasty in Atlanta to address both aesthetic and functional concerns. With her meticulous approach and compassionate care, Dr. Moak ensures natural-looking results that enhance your confidence. Schedule a consultation today to experience the empowerment that comes from feeling truly beautiful inside and out.
