Labia Minora Reduction or Labiaplasty is an operation to reduce the size of the inner lips of the vulva, the labia minora. During the procedure, the specialist surgeon trims away any excess tissue to leave the area neat, symmetrical, and contained within the outer labia.

The experienced surgeons at Bella Vou provide bespoke Intimate Rejuvenation. Labia Minor Reduction can be an effective stand-alone procedure. It can also be combined with a Clitoral Hood Reduction to remove excess folds of skin, rejuvenate the vulva and create a more harmonious and youthful genital appearance.

Sometimes individual anatomy, age, and the ravages of childbirth can make the labia uneven, dangly, and obtrusive. Asymmetric, wrinkly, or protruding labia are really common and completely normal. But some women feel self-conscious about their genitals or find that the excess labial tissue can catch in knickers, or is uncomfortable during intercourse and exercise.

Labia Minora Reduction can help if you are unhappy about the appearance of your vulva. If your labia are affecting your self-esteem, your sex life, and your ability to enjoy life to the full, surgery can create defined, neatly-shaped labia and restore your sexual confidence.

At Bella Vou, the surgeons perform Labia reduction under local anaesthetic as a day case, so you won't need to stay in hospital overnight.

Your surgeon will use a numbing cream, then a local anaesthetic injection, to ensure you are comfortable and pain-free. The consultant will make an incision in the natural folds and creases of the vulva. This ensures the scar is hidden even if you remove all the pubic hair.

They will carefully excise the excess tissue to make the size, shape, and colour of the vulva natural and symmetrical. The surgeon will then suture the incision closed with stitches that will dissolve naturally.

You'll be able to go home following surgery. Some swelling and bruising are standard with any surgery. In this sensitive area, it can feel a little sore and tender. Bella Vou will provide antibiotics to protect against infection, and safe, effective pain relief to keep you comfortable.

You should take time to relax and recover. Most women stay off work for a week; it's also important to avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting. You shouldn’t have sex for at least four weeks to allow the wounds to heal, but by six weeks, most women have returned to their usual routines.

Bella Vou offers clients a uniquely individual approach to cosmetic surgery, aesthetic treatments, and intimate health care. The state-of-the-art clinic provides the latest procedures in a discreet, comfortable, and welcoming environment in the heart of the beautiful historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Bella Vou’s surgeons are highly-skilled and experienced in Intimate Surgery. Bella Vou is dedicated to providing satisfaction, the highest standards of care, and a personal touch, throughout your treatment journey. The skilled staff is passionate about helping people achieve the results they want and making their experience pleasant and stress-free.

Bella Vou offers competitively priced packages of care, with no hidden extras. The clinic is approved and inspected regularly to ensure the highest standards of patient care and assured with exacting standards on cleanliness and infection control safeguards. The staff at Bella Vou are professional, highly qualified, and led by cosmetic surgeons recognised by the most reputable aesthetics and cosmetic surgery associations, including the UK Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (UKAAPS).

Bella Vou combines cutting-edge treatment and clinical excellence with the luxury, comfort, and discretion of a spa and the hospitality of a five-star hotel.