Labiaplasty, Vaginoplasty, Hymen Repair

Vaginal surgery has many associated procedures: Labiaplasty Minora, Labiaplasty Majora, Clitoral Hood Reduction, Vaginoplasty, Hymen Repair, Mons Reduction.

woman after labiaplasty At Aesthetica, our surgeons have been performing these very personal procedures for more than 15 years. We understand and work with you to help you gain a better understanding of the range and types of procedures and if any are suitable for you. This only happens after careful and discreet consultation with our surgeons and practice manager. Many women suffer from emotional and physical concerns regarding their female genitalia. We understand that this can be a very sensitive subject that is not easily talked about even amongst friends and partners.

If you are reading this page then you may share some of the concerns above in relation to your own body.
Your concerns are a private matter so we would like to offer you as much information as you need to make an informed decision regarding the available procedures.

Our highly experienced and caring practice manager Julie Dean has worked with our past and present patients for more than 12 years, arranging appropriate vaginal surgery and caring for more than 1000 vaginal surgery patients at Aesthetica. She works with you, so that you gain a better understanding of this very personal procedure. Julie leads our team with the profession's best pre and post operative care plan. Quite often the surgery is the simplest part of this procedure, the emotional turmoil and decision making process is where our patients rely heavily on Julie and her team, to help them through this highly personal, elective procedure.

Approximately 30 percent of women have excess genital tissue that they are unhappy with. They may have had the problem since adolescence and been too embarrassed to talk about it. The problem can also occur due to the effects of childbirth, ageing or trauma, resulting in labial enlargement, unevenness, or traumatic tears that can also affect the labia in a way that makes it look unappealing. This can also result in discomfort with intimate contact, chronic rubbing, a pulling sensation, vulvar pain, and an inability to wear certain types of clothes such as tight jeans or swimsuits. Most women simply live with these symptoms because they aren’t aware that there are options available to help them.

Feel free to contact our practice manager Julie Dean via email or over the phone if you have further concerns or queries, we will treat your privacy with the utmost respect.

If you would like to see some before and after photographs please use the treatment enquiry form on the left hand side of this page to request them.

What gynaecological rejuvenation procedures are available?

Labiaplasty Minora (labia reduction)

This labiaplasty procedure (also known as labioplasty) is for the removal of excess, floppy, or uneven labia minora (smaller interior vaginal lips) that can often cause chronic irritation or rubbing.

Labioplasty reduces the size or changes the shape of the small lips on the outside of the vagina (labia minora). It is a basic procedure designed to help women feel more confident about the way they look.

It is not uncommon for women to worry about the shape or size of their labia. Some women are born with large or irregular labia while others experience change after childbirth. As mentioned above it can result in discomfort and irritation when wearing tight clothing or playing sport or even embarrassment during sex.

Many women request this surgery to eliminate the appearance of a bulge with certain clothing such as wet swimsuits or leotards.

Labiaplasty Majora

The broader outer lips of the vulva can be enlarged with excess skin and tissue. This enlargement can cause an embarrassing bulge in pants, swimsuits, or tights. It can also increase the discomfort of sweating in the vulva.

The labia majora may be enlarged from birth, secondary to childbirth, or due to ageing. Many women can also have a large and droopy labia majora after major weight loss such as post bariatric surgery.
Our doctors have refined this labiaplasty majora technique over the years to safely reduce the size of the labia majora by exicing a crescent shaped portion of the inner portion of the labia majora. The scar is hidden in the crease between the inner and outer labia.

Clitoral Hood Reduction

Clitoral hood reduction involves removing excess skin on the sides of the clitoris often causes the clitoris to look enlarged or uneven. Genetics, estrogen, and testosterone exposure can make significant changes in the way the clitoral area appears. Labiaplasty surgery itself may result in the appearance of a relatively larger clitoral area since the excess labia have been removed drawing the eyes to the clitoral region.

Aesthetica offers an exceptionally precise clitoral surgery for women seeking to improve the aesthetic appearance of their genital area by excising the extra folds of skin lateral to the clitoris. The clitoris itself and its nerves are never touched. Clitoral hood reduction is not clitoral mutilation or clitoral un-hooding.

Vaginoplasty (vaginal rejuvenation / vaginal tightening)

Aesthetica aesthetic vaginal surgery aims to tighten lax muscles and tissues and remove excess vaginal skin to narrow the diameter of the vagina resulting in a smaller and tighter opening and vaginal canal. With Aesthetica vaginoplasty the vaginal tightening is done in the entire length of the vagina and not merely the opening few centimeters.

Hymenoplasty (hymen repair)

The hymen repair procedure involves the reconstruction of the hymen. Cultural, religious, or social reasons are usually why hymen repair surgery is contemplated. Hymenoplasty is performed to make the patient appear virginal. It works for women who have not had vaginal deliveries, and preferably, in those who have never been pregnant. Once a hymenoplasty has been completed and healed, the act of sexual intercourse can result in bleeding when the hymen is torn or stretched.

Mons Reduction

The mons reduction procedure can be performed as part of a larger liposuction procedure, or as a procedure on it's own. Careful sculpturing of the Mons ( Mound of Venus - which is the fatty tissue that covers the front of the pubic bone ) can reduce any excessive bulkiness, that may sometimes interfere with clothes.

Is gynaecological rejuvenation right for me?

Any surgical procedure must be fully understood by you, the patient, so that informed consent can be given. Your privacy is respected, you can be assured that your consultation will be discreet. Comprehensive information about the procedures, risks, and recovery process will be provided to you during your obligation-free consultation and again during your pre-op visit. Our caring practice manager Julie Dean has worked with our past and present patients for more than 12 years, arranging appropriate procedures and caring for more than 1000 vaginal surgery patients at Aesthetica. She works with you, so that you gain a better understanding of this very personal procedure. Only then will you meet the appropriate surgeon for your procedure. At this point your consultation is completey obligation free.

The Aesthetica consultation process.

During your medical consultation an Aesthetica Doctor or qualified nurse will discuss your requirements and the likely results. After an examination with your chosen Aesthetica surgeon, we work with you to decide what vaginal surgery procedures will achieve the results you desire.

How long does the procedure take and how will I feel afterwards?

All vaginal rejuvenation procedures are done as a day procedure. It takes less than 2 hours for a labiaplasty to around 5 hours for complete vaginal rejuvenation.
The procedure is pain-free, and there is minimal discomfort afterwards, with a return to normal activities within a few weeks. The tissues heal almost invisibly.

What risks are associated with these surgical procedures?

There are inherent risks and possible complications with vaginal surgery as there are with any procedure. Your Aesthetica Doctor will discuss these risks with you during your consultation, you will be fully informed before any procedure is performed.

How much does the procedure cost?

Every case is different and every patient has their own specific requirements and expectations, therefore it is hard to give an exacting price for every procedure.
You are most welcome to book a no-obligation consultation with one of our Doctors where your requirements will be discussed and we can make recommendations on whether vaginal surgery is the most suitable procedure for you.