Labia come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, all of which are normal. However, some women feel self-conscious or physically uncomfortable if their inner labia extend beyond the outer labia or if there is a lot of extra tissue in the area. Sometimes, more tissue can cause irritation during exercise or intimacy, and it can be visible in tight clothing.

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces excess skin and reshapes the labia minora. Some women seek this surgery after childbirth or weight changes, which can stretch or alter the labial tissues. Others naturally have more tissue here and decide to pursue the surgery for a more balanced look.

Labiaplasty can be performed in our office under local anesthesia in many cases. Using local instead of general anesthesia makes your recovery time faster and easier. There are two different techniques that surgeons use for labiaplasty. The first is called a trim technique, which involves removing excess tissue along the edge of the labia minora to create the desired contour. The second method is known as a wedge technique, during which surgeons remove a V-shaped section of tissue from the thickest part of the labia, preserving the natural edge. Dr. May can use both methods.