As with other plastic surgery procedures, like a nose job (rhinoplasty), labiaplasty may be undertaken for functional reasons, aesthetic reasons, or a combination of the two. In most cases it is an elective procedure unless the doctor determines that you need it for medical reasons.  In the latter, unlike almost all plastic surgery procedures, you may be able to get your insurance company to pay for it (Note:  For more information on this, you must speak to your surgeon and your health insurance provider).

At this time, there is actually very little information available on labiaplasty. In fact, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, does not even mention it on its website. Most plastic surgeons do not even offer this procedure. Very little academic literature is available on the subject and many doctors tend not to talk too much about their expertise in this surgery for competitive reasons. Having said that, some surgeons are now offering labiaplasty as is obvious from the amount of advertising by them and the results for women who have had it are remarkable. These surgeons appear to have mastered the technique on their own applying the basic principles of plastic surgery.  Essentially, the surgeon will take the additional excess tissue and skin away or add it wherever if it is needed.

Cost

It is a fairly straightforward procedure with practically no chance of a complication. Depending on which plastic surgeon you pick and where she or he is based, expect to spend a few thousand dollars on the procedure. Our research indicates that you must budget between $3,000 to $5,000 for the procedure. 

Recovery period

You can go home the very same day and be able to be intimate with your partner in about six to eight weeks.