Labiaplasty is a female genitalia plastic surgery designed to irreversibly reshape the labia for cosmetic or functional concerns. Typically, the operation involves reducing the size or improving the shape of the skin folds around the vaginal opening- the inner lips (labia minora) or the outer lips (the labia majora). This is done by removing the extra labia tissues via scalpel or laser and then suturing the wounds.

• Labiaplasty Surgery in Mumbai is rapidly growing in popularity amongst women. Here are the signs that indicate a woman might need a labiaplasty:

• Pain or discomfort- Women may daily feel pain or discomfort during physical activities including exercising or sexual intercourse or when wearing tight bottom wear because of enlarged or asymmetrical labia.

• Poor hygiene of intimate area- Women with excess labia tissue experience itching, irritation, or potential infections due to difficulty in maintaining personal hygiene.

• Chronic urinary tract infections- Women having extra labia tissue may be at higher risk of urinary tract infections as their tissues may trap urine and vaginal secretions.

• Asymmetrical or irregular labia appearance- The size and shape of the labia are not up to the mark, having an aesthetically unappealing appearance. In such cases, the women feel conscious or uncomfortable with their labia appearance because of their belief that a “designer vagina” is only accepted as aesthetic.

• Trauma to the labia- Labiaplasty may be required as a reconstructive surgery following normal delivery of the child or due to an injury/trauma to the intimate area that has affected the labia.

• A medical necessity- There could be abnormalities or damage to the labia, which can be addressed by a labiaplasty.

Although labiaplasty is an elective surgery, good candidates for labiaplasty are those women who have a desire for physical improvement or a desire to boost confidence and esteem; hold realistic expectations regarding the surgery outcomes, healing time, and potential complications; and have no underlying medical conditions that could interfere with the surgery outcome. To determine if labiaplasty is a suitable option, it's advised to consult with a qualified and experienced Gynaecologist in Mumbai like Dr. Chaitali Mahajan Trivedi.

She and her team of experts perform labiaplasty surgery and help many women to achieve the rejuvenated intimate health. Consult her to learn more!