Labioplasty/Labiaplasty Info and Photos

What is labioplasty?

Labioplasty, often spelled labiaplasty, is a vagina surgery, which involves reduction of the labia. The popularity of Vaginal Rejuvenation (vaginal surgery) has skyrocketed over the last few years. Public awareness of these procedures has increased because of the frequent articles in women's magazines such as Elle and New Woman.

Women request labioplasty(labiaplasty) surgery for two reasons. Some feel discomfort during sexual intercourse and desire a change. However, many women simply wish to change the appearance of the external sex organs: the Mons Pubis (fatty area under the pubic hair) or the external/ internal labia (lips of the vagina). Most patients have labioplasty to reduce the length of the genetalia.

Who is a candidate for the labioplasty (labiaplasty) procedure?

If you have long or hanging vaginal lips/genetalia, you can benefit from a labia reduction. Some women have always been this way, whereas others develop the problem after childbirth or as they get older. Those with full fatty mons (vaginal lips) can safely undergo liposuction of that area.

Will everything look and feel normal after my labioplasty procedure?

Yes. The scars are very fine and hidden within natural skin creases. It is very difficult to spot them even up close. Sensation is improved since there are no flaps of extra skin in the way.

Is Dr. Rodriguez experienced in the labioplasty procedure?

Yes, Dr. Rodriguez performs an average of 2-4 labioplasty procedures per month. In November 2006, Dr. Rodriguez was featured in an article about the labiaplasty proceudre in a plastic surgery publication. The labioplasty article appeared in PlasticSurgeryProductsOnline.com and was titled "Something to Talk About".

Dr. Rodriguez has also appeared on WBAL TV for his expertise on the labioplasty procedure.

Additionally, while teaching in the Yale Plastic Surgery Department Dr. Rodriguez performed vaginal reconstructions with surgical gynecologists. Similarly he published a chapter on "Vulvar Reconstruction with SEPA flaps" in Obstetrics & Gynecology, the scientific publication for gynecologists.

Can Dr. Rodriguez perform the labioplasty with local anesthesia?

No--being awake during this procedure would be uncomfortable for most patients. Thus, Dr. Rodriguez performs the labioplasty under twilight IV anesthesia, instead of local anesthesia. However, the procedure is out-patient and only takes 1-2 hours.

What is the labioplasty recovery like?

If you live near Baltimore you can go home right after the surgery. Out of town patients normally stay overnight in one of our recommended hotels and can drive home the next day. If you are traveling home by airplane, we recommend a two night stay so that you can more comfortably move around on the trip home.

In order to make sitting more comfortable, you will be given an inflatable donut cushion . Our office will also provide you with a sitz bath for therapeutic soaking in the immediate post operative period. You will have swelling in the first 3-4 days, and it will gradually disappear over the next couple of weeks. Most patients can resume sexual relations in 2-3 weeks.

How much does the labioplasty procedure cost?

The physician fee for the labioplasty procedure averages $2500. Other fees include the hospital and anesthesia fees. Thus, depending on the length of your surgery, your TOTAL surgical cost will typically range between $3200 and $3700. Financing is available. Please call the office at 410-494-8100 for more information.

Interested in More Labioplasty (labiaplasty) Information?

We would be happy to have you Contact Us to discuss your individual needs with you and answer any questions you may have about labiaplasty. You may want to also check our labioplasty before and after photos:

• Labioplasty Patient #1


• Labioplasty Patient #2