Labia Majora Remodeling

Labia majora remodeling is a female genital surgery to reduce the size of enlarged outer lips of the vagina.

Labia major remodeling surgery is a relatively minor procedure and is not painful. Your labia major remodeling will be performed in Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Gary J. Alter, MD's fully accredited surgical center in either Beverly Hills, California or Manhattan, New York.

General anesthesia is usually used, but sedation with local anesthesia is possible if the patient elects. The complication rate is extremely low with labia majora remodeling. Most patients return to work within 5 days.

You can resume sexual relations in about 4 weeks. None of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Gary J. Alter, MD's patients have complained of any loss of sensation or any decline in the ability to have orgasms.

Labia majora remodeling is performed when the outer lips of the vagina are enlarged with excess skin and tissue. This enlargement may causes  embarrassment and insecurity. Sometimes,  the labia majora may be enlarged from birth, secondary to childbirth, or due to aging. Dr. Alter developed a new technique to reduce their size by removing a crescent shaped portion of each inner labium. The scar is hidden in the concavity between the inner and outer labia. This surgery is also minor and takes about one and a half hours.

Example of Labia Major Remodeling

39 year old female who complained of large redundant labia majora (outer lips) and a large pubic fat pad. Her labia majora stretched during childbirth.

A) Preoperation.  The pubic fat pad is circled.

B) Postoperation after labia majora reduction by removal of an inner crescent on each side and liposuction of the pubic fat.

If you have any questions about labia majora remodeling, vaginal rejuvenation, or labiaplasty please feel free to contact Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Gary Alter at his Manhattan, New York or Beverly Hills, California office.