The plastic surgery trend includes Labiaplasty is considered as the latest trend and is chosen by most of the women for a number of reasons. Women prefer to undergo the procedure for a variety of reasons that includes twisting and tugging of the labia when riding a bike or during intercourse, itching, irritation, and self-consciousness.

Labiaplasty is a term that refers to a procedure which involves reducing the length of the labia minora. This is one of the most common female genital plastic surgery procedure that can relieve some serious symptoms that women may experience. The main aim of labiaplasty procedure is to reduce the labia minora so that they don’t hang below the hair bearing labia majora. A labiaplasty is also performed to reduce the asymmetry when one lip is longer than the other one. Reducing the length of both labia makes life easy and comfortable for each woman.

The procedure is for all those women who have enlarged inner and outer vaginal lips that may cause pain or make any women feel conscious. An enlarged labia may cause pain during the sexual intercourse or during exercise or even when wearing tight jeans. However, women who choose to undergo the procedure must be in a good health without including any serious health issues. In fact, transgender may also be considered appropriate for the procedure.

The surgery is not just designed to improve the sexual pleasure or satisfaction of women but it is also aimed to alleviate some issues related to the vagina. Vaginal rejuvenation also involves the tightening of the vaginal and the perineal areas which may be stretched during pregnancy.

The labiaplasty is usually performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. The entire procedure may take about two hours to complete the procedure. During the surgery, the larger or the uneven inner vaginal lips are trimmed and made short using a scalpel or a laser. The position of the incisions may vary from person to person depending on the configuration, texture, and size of the labia.

The labia majora that is the outside of the body may also be reduced either by performing surgery or liposuction if required. However, at the end of the procedure, the incisions are sutured and closed with stitches.

After following the Labiaplasty surgery the candidates are instructed to avoid intercourse for about a month since the genital will be tender and swollen for several weeks. In fact, the labia and the surrounding area may also be slightly bruised and painful. The surgeon will provide medications for pain and antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection.

The post-op instructions that are avoided with any heavy, strenuous exercise for three or more weeks after undergoing the surgery. The use of tampons may be resumed after ten days. The candidates will need to wear pads for at least one week due to post-surgical bleeding.

After following any cosmetic procedures there is always a chance that the potential risks and complications may appear. But it is said that if the patients follow the instructions provided by the surgeons then the complications and risks be easily avoided. However the possible risks and complications related to the procedure are an infection, bleeding, temporary numbness, the asymmetry between the two labia lips, decreased feeling in that area, pain, hematoma, sexual dysfunction. If any of these complications are visible then a consult with your surgeon may be required urgently.

The procedure includes three costs like the local anesthesia fees, charges for various facilities and finally the experience and reputation of the surgeon. Undergoing both the labia minora and labia majora procedures may really reduce the overall cost. The labia minora or majora reduction fees may range from $5000 to $10,000.