Labiaplasty in Houston, TX

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure to reduce the size or correct asymmetry of the female genital area. During the procedure inner, outer or both labias can be surgically corrected.

The ideal candidate for labiaplasty is a woman who has large or asymmetric labia she was born with or developed as a result of childbirth or changes with aging. Patients often experience physical discomfort with wearing tight clothing or performing certain physical activities and may be self-conscious about their appearance.

For a large excess of labial tissue, surgical labiaplasty is the best option. For laxity and minor excess of labia, nonsurgical techniques can be a good alternative to traditional labiaplasty surgery. One such nonsurgical modality is Ultra Femme 360 vaginal rejuvenation procedure which can help to tighten and improve the appearance of the female vaginal area without surgery.

The price for labiaplasty in Houston will depend on the technique used and the type of anesthesia required. Having procedures under general anesthesia in the operating room will cost more than having a labiaplasty in the office setting with a local anesthetic. So how much is labiaplasty surgery? The cost range one can expect to pay for labia reduction surgery is between $3,500 and $5,000.

Labiaplasty surgery is about one to two hours depending on complexity.

Dr. Bachilo prefers the wedge technique for labiaplasty procedure which helps to minimize the length of scar one has after surgery. The incision is placed away from the vaginal canal to prevent any potential discomfort with intercourse.

Discomforts after labiaplasty surgery are minimal and you will be given pain medications to keep you comfortable.

The main risks and potential complications with labiaplasty are bleeding, infection, hematoma, wound healing problems. A most common complication is not removing enough tissue, and patients may need an additional procedure to correct that. Surgeons take caution not to remove too much labia, as it is much more difficult to correct a problem when too much tissue has been removed.

Recovery after labiaplasty surgery is about a week. You will have some discomfort for two to three days, which will quickly improve. Labial tissue has a great blood supply and heals very rapidly, but you will still have to be careful and refrain from strenuous exercise and intercourse for 6 weeks.

Most women are able to return to work two to three days after their labiaplasty surgery, but it will depend on what type of work you do. Just in case, plan to stay home a week after your procedure.

Mild upper body exercise and walking can be resumed just a few days after labiaplasty. Any running and vigorous exercise needs to be postponed 4-6 weeks.

On occasion, when there is a medical necessity and significant patient discomfort with enlarged labia, insurance companies would cover the cost of labia reduction. You would need to call your specific insurance plan and ask if labiaplasty is a covered benefit.