VAGINAL REJUVENATION – LABIAPLASTY – FLEMING ISLAND, FL*

Fleming Island double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. William Wallace, works with hundreds of women each year to correct deformed vaginal lips. Labial hypertrophy is the medical term for enlarged labia minora, or the folds of skin overlying the vagina. Enlarged labia minora can cause emotional distress when unclothed, or can even be visible as fullness can be seen in underwear or swimwear. A labia deformity can be the result of excessive stretching from pregnancy, childbirth, and weight loss. At Fleming Island Plastic Surgery, labia rejuvenation (labiaplasty) is performed to correct the skin deformity so that the symptoms caused by enlarged labia, such as chronic irritations, or discomfort during sexual activity, diminish. Dr. Wallace uses the most successful methods to achieve the client’s desired results.

Before aesthetic surgeons improved the labiaplasty procedure, the approach was to amputate the excess skin and fold deformity. This approach led to numerous complications including scarring and sensory nerve damage. It is important to find a skilled labiaplasty surgeon who understands that this cosmetic surgery requires some reconstructive processes. Qualified surgeons will be able to incorporate the latest reshaping techniques so that it not only reduces the size, but also preserves most of the natural contour, color and sensitivity of the labia with minimal scarring.

This is an outpatient procedure and is usually performed under general anesthesia at an accredited surgical facility. However, during your consultation with Dr. Wallace you can also inquire about IV sedation. The entire surgery typically takes 1-2 hours to complete. Following this surgery, women should rest and avoid any activities that will result in additional swelling and discomfort. Vigorous exercise, vaginal intercourse, the use of tampons and douching should be avoided for 4-6 weeks. The incisions made during surgery are minimal. In most cases, the scarring will be almost undetectable.