This is a complex of surgical procedures aimed at correcting the shape and size of the labia majora and labia minora.
Most often, these surgical procedures are performed for non-medical reasons and are purely aesthetic in nature, reflecting the patient's desire to improve the appearance of the intimate area.
However, in some cases, intimate plastic surgery is performed for medical reasons.
Women complain of “bending” and “pinching” of the labia minora in the vagina during sex. As a result, women experience discomfort and even pain.
Another indication for correction is a feeling of irritation, friction, and pain when wearing underwear or a swimsuit, walking, running, cycling, or even working in a sitting position.
Also, in some cases, women experience problems in their sex life due to complexes related to dissatisfaction with the aesthetic appearance of the labia minora or labia majora.
In addition to congenital hypertrophy and asymmetry of the labia minora, the causes of changes are:
- Age-related atrophy;
- Hormonal imbalance;
Childbirth and trauma during childbirth;
Deformities resulting from trauma, infections, and various inflammatory diseases;
Deformities resulting from significant weight loss;
Hyperpigmentation of the labia minora
Options for intimate plastic surgery
Depending on the indications and the patient's wishes, there are two main types of procedures to improve the appearance of the labia:
- Correction of the labia majora
- Correction of the labia minora
As a rule, these procedures are performed under general anesthesia.
Correction of the labia majora is usually performed in one of three ways:
Resection of excess skin in the area, most often indicated by changes associated with sudden weight loss or deformation after childbirth;
Liposuction of the labia majora – used when there is excess tissue on both sides or asymmetry in these areas;
Lipofilling of the labia majora involves the injection of fat cells to restore shape, improve tone, or achieve symmetry. It is usually used when there is a slight excess of skin. There are also studies that prove that this procedure can enhance sexual pleasure.
Correction of the labia minora involves two main types of intervention:
Marginal resection – removal of excess, protruding edges of the labia minora along their entire length;
Wedge resection – V-shaped removal of tissue in the center of the labia minora. The edges of the skin are then brought together. This technique allows for the most natural shape of the labia minora.
It should be noted that the plastic surgeon is limited in the amount of tissue that can be removed.
Excessive resection of skin in this area will prevent the labia minora from performing their function: protecting the vaginal opening.
As a result, the woman will experience dryness, pH imbalance, increased susceptibility to vaginal infections, and the possibility of foreign bodies entering the vagina.
Contraindications to intimate plastic surgery
- Acute inflammatory and infectious diseases;
- Herpes in the acute stage;
- Oncological diseases;
- Prolapse of the pelvic organs of the 3rd degree;
- Pregnancy
Preparation for surgery
After consulting with the surgeon and making a decision, you will receive a list of laboratory tests that must be taken. In some cases, consultation with other specialists (e.g., gynecologist, endocrinologist, etc.) may also be required. Based on the results of the examinations and the conclusions of the specialists, you will consult with an anesthesiologist and obtain permission for the operation.
Two weeks before the operation, we also recommend that you stop taking any medications that affect blood clotting, quit smoking, or reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke.
How does rehabilitation work?
Since the surgery is performed under general anesthesia, you will remain in the intensive care unit for some time after the surgery for additional monitoring. You may feel a little unsteady. You may also find it difficult to concentrate. This is completely normal, and your condition will return to normal within a few hours. After 2-3 hours, you will be transferred to your own room where you will stay until morning. The next day, after a doctor's examination, you will receive recommendations for wound care, a list of necessary medications, and information about the time of your next examination. We do not recommend driving during the first 24 hours after surgery, so please take this into account before the operation. In the first few days after surgery, you may experience pain, minor bleeding for 2-3 days, and numbness. Bruising and swelling will disappear completely within 2 weeks. One day after surgery, you will not be restricted in your movement and can take a shower.
How long does it take to return to work?
It depends on the type of work.
If your work involves physical labor, we recommend staying at home for a week. Otherwise, we recommend staying at home for two days after surgery. This is necessary to allow you to rest and recover completely. In any case, it is important to assess your condition individually and consult your doctor if necessary.
When can I resume sexual activity after the procedure?
We recommend waiting until the wounds have completely healed and any pain has subsided after the operation. On average, our patients resume sexual activity 2-3 weeks after the procedure.
When can I resume sports activities?
We recommend avoiding sports for two weeks. There is a risk of increased swelling and hematoma formation. After a month, you are not limited in any physical activity.
What else should I keep in mind?
After the operation, you should avoid using tampons for a month to prevent irritation of the wound and pain.
Also, for greater comfort, we recommend that you do not wear tight clothing or underwear after the operation.
When will I see the final result?
The preliminary results of intimate plastic surgery are visible immediately after the operation, but the final results are assessed after 6 months, when the residual swelling has completely disappeared.
It should be noted that the final formation of scars takes up to 1 year.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any changes in sensitivity after plastic surgery?
In some cases, women may experience numbness in the area during the early postoperative period. As a rule, these sensations are caused by swelling, excessive pressure on the nerve endings, and sensitivity disorders. These symptoms do not require additional treatment and disappear on their own.
Also, according to statistics, women who have undergone lipofilling of the labia majora have reported improved sensitivity during sexual intercourse.
How long does rehabilitation take?
This is an individual process that depends on the characteristics of the body and the extent of the surgical intervention. As a rule, the recovery process takes from 2 weeks to 1 month.
When can I resume sexual activity after the procedure?
It is recommended to wait until the wounds have completely healed and the pain has subsided after the operation. On average, our patients resume sexual activity 2-3 weeks after the surgery.
What are the possible complications of intimate plastic surgery?
The most common early postoperative complications are bleeding, hematoma, and wound infection. Hypertrophic or keloid scars may also form, causing discomfort during sexual intercourse. This condition requires additional treatment.
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Prices
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FAQ
In such an area as plastic surgery, prices depend on a number of factors: the level of the clinic, equipment, operations, and most importantly, the qualifications of the surgeon. One thing is for sure - this is not a case where you need to save money. After all, you can get to an unprofessional surgeon and get at least ugly scars and stitches, and at most a low-quality operation, which will then have to be redone by a professional.
Qualifications
Dr. Slosser Dmitry Vladimirovich is the only plastic surgeon in Kyiv and the CIS who received an academic education in this specialty at Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem and whose foreign experience spans 23 years. And his membership in ISAPS and EAFPS only emphasizes his high professional level as a plastic surgeon.
Unlike many other clinics, institutes and centers of plastic surgery located in Kyiv, Donetsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovs'k, Luhansk, Mariupol, Lviv and other cities of Ukraine, in our center all prices for plastic surgery in Ukraine are fixed and specified in the price list. All prices for services are indicated in UAH.
Our plastic surgery clinic in Kyiv allows you to perform any plastic surgery of any level of complexity. After all, Dr. Slosser was not in vain involved as an expert on the country's leading TV channels, where he performed the most complex reconstructive plastic surgery as part of television projects that everyone else refused.
The level of qualification of the staff, the presence of an intensive care unit, a plastic surgery center, and the first Karl Storz intelligent operating room in Ukraine allow us to successfully perform not only such popular plastic surgeries as nose surgery, face and neck lifting, breast augmentation, but also complex ones, including breast reconstruction and nose reconstruction. Plastic reconstructive surgery is at the highest level of performance.
We apply the most advanced techniques, use absolutely harmless anesthesia (which is used in pediatric cardiac surgery), which will allow us to be leaders in simultaneous operations. For example, when nose and breast surgery is performed simultaneously. At the same time, almost all of our patients are provided with an easy recovery from anesthesia, which allows them to be discharged from the clinic the very next day after surgery.
Our clinic performs both adult and pediatric plastic surgery in Ukraine, and the prices are affordable. On the before and after photo gallery page, you can see the results of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery of the breast (augmentation, reduction, lifting), nose, face, lips, ear(s), abdomen. Scars, keloid scars and their removal, otoplasty (ear reshaping), chin augmentation and reduction (chin reshaping).
A contract is concluded with each patient of the clinic, and after a detailed consultation, Dr. Slosser signs an informed consent for surgery (not a general one, but for a specific operation), and an informed consent for anesthesia. Before being discharged, each patient is provided with a certificate of completion and a statement. Payment is made in UAH at the clinic's cash desk. All medical records are kept in written and electronic form. All of these measures, including the professionalism of Dr. Slosser's team, provide the highest level of guarantees for the patient. We remind you that Plastic Surgery Kyiv performs all plastic surgeries only in Kyiv. In other cities of Ukraine - Odesa, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovs'k - we do not provide consultations or perform surgeries. However, in Lviv, we provide plastic surgery consultations on a monthly basis on a regular basis.
All operations are performed by the famous plastic surgeon Dr. Slosser Dmitry Vladimirovich, who is one of the leaders in his field and is rightfully included in the rating of “the best plastic surgeons in Ukraine”. He has more than 23 years of experience in plastic surgery (since 1997) and more than 10 thousand successfully performed plastic surgeries. His foreign experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery is
- 8 years of practice in Israel. Of these, 6 years - specialization (residency) in plastic surgery at Hadassah University Hospital.
- 11 years of work in Moscow as a leading specialist at the American Medical Center.
Nowadays, the level of plastic surgery in Ukraine is very high, and the plastic surgeries performed in Kyiv meet the highest international standards. That is why the flow of foreign patients seeking to improve their appearance is increasing every year. As of 2019, the clinic's plastic surgeons have successfully performed more than 480 plastic surgeries, the vast majority of which were performed under general anesthesia.
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