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Am I A Candidate For Labiaplasty?

If your inner vaginal lips are enlarged, elongated, or unevenly sized, you may want to consider labiaplasty. Labiaplasty reduces and reshapes the inner lips of the vulva. It has become a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure, and is sometimes chosen as part of a Mommy Makeover. Enlarged labia can make you feel self-conscious with sexual partners, limit your clothing options, and in severe cases, cause physical pain.

How the Labia Become Enlarged

Enlarged labia are often congenital. It can also be caused by:

• Hormonal changes during pregnancy
• Trauma to the labia, including trauma during childbirth or intercourse
• Aging

Who Can Benefit From Labiaplasty

Depending on the severity, enlarged or unevenly-sized labia can cause psychological, emotional, and physical pain and discomfort. You may benefit from labiaplasty if elongated labia cause problems for you such as:

• Self-consciousness or embarrassment during intimacy
• Fear or avoidance of intimate situations
• Physical pain during intercourse
• Inability to wear clothing such as bathing suits, lingerie, short skirts, or short, due to visibility of the labia
• Inability to wear tight-fitting jeans or pants due to visibility and/or physical pain
• Inability to participate in activities such as horseback riding, motorcycle riding, or bicycling due to physical pain
• Rashes, irritation, or infection due to trapped moisture

Ideal Candidate for Labiaplasty

The ideal candidate for labiaplasty experiences one or more of the above problems, or simply wants to enhance the appearance of her labia, and is:

• 18 years old or older
• In good overall health

There are certain circumstances under which labiaplasty is not appropriate including:

• While pregnant
• While menstruating
• During a herpes outbreak
• During yeast infection
• If you have bladder incontinence
• If you have prolapsed uterus

Choosing Labiaplasty

Your cosmetic surgeon can help you decide if labiaplasty is right for you. You can choose labiaplasty alone or as a part of a Mommy Makeover. When you are planning for labiaplasty you should allow yourself about five to 10 days for initial recovery, and be aware that you must refrain from sexual activity for up to two months. Some women can return to work within a few days of their surgery, but you must avoid any strenuous activity for about three weeks.

About the Author

If you are considering labiaplasty please visit the website of the Dallas, Texas Cosmetic Surgical Center and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Vasdev Rai, to learn more today.