Labiaplasty Surgery (Labia Minora Reduction)

At Bella Vou, the cosmetic surgeons perform labiaplasty using local anaesthetic. They will apply a cream to numb the sensitive area, then inject a local anaesthetic to ensure you are comfortable and pain-free. 

The surgeon will tailor the labiaplasty surgery to suit your anatomy and needs. They will either carefully trim any enlarged or uneven tissue or remove a small wedge-shaped section of the labia. They will then stitch the incision closed using fine sutures that dissolve over time and don’t need removal. 

Your consultant will place the scar in the vulva’s natural folds and creases so that it will be hidden even without pubic hair.

Labiaplasty surgery can benefit your appearance, confidence, self-esteem and comfort. 

Improved appearance: Uneven, enlarged, or dangling lips can make you feel self-conscious in tight clothing or swimwear. Surgery reduces the size of the labia, making them appear neat and even and restoring your body confidence. 

Reduced pain and discomfort: Enlarged labia can catch in underwear and cause pain during cycling, exercising or intercourse. Labiaplasty surgery can treat loose or sagging tissue to prevent painful pinching and chafing.

Sexual confidence: Worries about your genitals can make you feel anxious and self-conscious during sex. Large labia minora can also get caught or irritated during intercourse, causing pain. Surgery can improve your confidence so that you can relax and enjoy your sex life. 

Rejuvenation: Age and childbirth can affect the labia, causing irregularity and sagging. Labiaplasty can treat the changes restoring a youthful appearance.

Before labiaplasty, one or both labia may hang down, protruding below the large lips of the vulva. After labiaplasty, the labia will be smaller, more even and contained within the outer lips. Labiaplasty surgery is permanent, so the reduced size of the labia will be lasting.

Labiaplasty can treat uneven or large labia minora. Many women are born with more prominent or asymmetric labia; Others may notice that the inner vulval lips hang lower as they grow older or the following childbirth. This is normal, but cultural changes have made more women self-conscious about their labia. Labiaplasty surgery can address these body concerns and restore self-esteem.

During your labiaplasty recovery, you should expect some pain, swelling and bruising in this sensitive area. The tenderness and swelling can take a week or two to settle down. The team at Bella Vou will provide antibiotics to prevent infection, pain relief to keep you comfortable, and around-the-clock support during your recovery.

• Rest and recover: You will usually be able to go home on the day of your labiaplasty, but you should take time to rest. Relax and avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for up to two weeks. Most women stay off work for a week. 

• Keep clean: Keep the genitals clean to prevent infection. 
• Loose clothing: Choose loose, comfortable clothing to reduce the risk of rubbing and chafing.
• Avoid sex: While the wounds heal, it’s important not to have sex or use tampons. Avoid sex for at least four weeks - by six weeks, most women have returned to their usual routines.
• Relieve pressure: If the bruising makes it difficult to sit, try using a doughnut-shaped cushion to ease the pressure. 
• Cold compresses: Swelling and bruising are expected with any surgery. Regular cool compresses will decrease inflammation and swelling and help you stay comfortable.

All surgery has risks; however, labiaplasty surgery is generally safe with excellent aesthetic results. The risks of labiaplasty include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Scarring
• Reduced sensation

Complications of labiaplasty surgery are uncommon. The highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeons at Bella Vou work to reduce risks and support your healthy recovery.  

The labia must be fully developed to get the best results from labiaplasty surgery and reduce the risk of needing to repeat the procedure. For this reason, you need to be over 18 to have labiaplasty surgery.

Amazing labiaplasty reviews from previous patients truly reflect our quality care and unparalleled treatments. Many of our clients come because of a personal recommendation or because they have been satisfied with another surgical procedure at the clinic. 

Here you can listen to some of our patient’s stories and their experiences at Bella Vou. 

“From the initial consultation through to the procedure itself, Amir and the team at Bella Vou deserve nothing less than 5*. Amir explained and answered any questions I had without hesitation. All staff members go above and beyond for you as a patient, they are friendly, welcoming and went the extra mile to check I was ok after having the procedure done. I felt at ease and was comfortable throughout. I recommend Amir and the Bella Vou clinic 100%. I am glad I chose Amir to be my surgeon. Highly recommend both the clinic and the procedure!”

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.