Suitable candidates for labia reduction
If you feel less attractive or suffer from pain because of the size of your labia, you might be a good candidate for a labia reduction.
The most common operation in cosmetic genital surgery is a labia reduction. If you think that your labia are too big and as a result feel less attractive or feel it causes functional problems, then a plastic surgical procedure can offer the solution. Labia reductions are often performed at the Wellness Kliniek, you can rest assured that we have the best surgeons in house to offer you the best care.
If you feel less attractive or suffer from pain because of the size of your labia, you might be a good candidate for a labia reduction.
You can choose the size of your labia yourself. However, it is important to remember the biological function of the labia minora. They protect the vaginal orifice when we spread our legs. Therefore overcorrection is best avoided. During the procedure, the inner lips of the vulva are reduced or made to look more symmetrical. Although the procedure is usually aesthetic to improve vaginal self-image, it may also be advised because of pain during intercourse, cycling or sport.
Sometimes abnormalities need to be corrected such as severe overgrowth, asymmetry or scarring. We focus on the patient's wishes. Scars are minimal and normally not visible. Sensitivity is normally not affected. Remember: psychological and relational components of dysfunctional vaginal experience can neither be caused nor treated by surgery.
Most patients feel fine immediately after surgery. However, the most common complication is postoperative bleeding in the first few hours after surgery. Therefore we urge you to stay at our clinic for one night following surgery. The sutures dissolve by themselves so there is no need for physical removal. Normal activity can be recommenced after 2 weeks.
During your consultation, you will meet the surgeon who will perform your surgery. The consultation will start with you expressing your desired result.
Your surgeon will then perform a medical examination to assess whether you are a suitable candidate.
During your consultation you can expect:
Depending on the type of treatment, your surgery will be performed under intravenous sleep sedation, local or general anaesthesia. More information about all types of anesthesia can be found on this page.
Your anaesthetist will insert a needle into your arm through which the medication will be injected. It takes about 10 seconds to take effect.
After surgery, incisions are closed with dissoluble sutures and necessary plasters and bandages are applied. When general anaesthesia or intravenous sleep sedation is applied, the anaesthetist will start the wake up process and you will be transferred to the recovery area where you will be closely monitored.
After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery area where you will be closely monitored by our medical staff. If the surgery took place under general anaesthesia or intravenous sleep sedation, your bodily functions will routinely be monitored whilst you start to awake.
Once you are fully conscious, you will be taken to your room where you can continue resting until you feel fit to go home.
Some surgeries require patients to stay overnight.
For optimal healing and aesthetic outcome, it is important to strictly follow your surgeon’s post-operative guidelines. These guidelines may vary from patient to patient.
All stitches are dissoluble so you don't need to visit your family doctor or a nurse to remove them. Depending on the type of surgery you might be expected to return for a follow-up consultation. You will be informed accordingly by our team members.
We are there to support you day and night. Our doctors and staff will advise and assist you until you are fully recovered.
Our team of aesthetic surgeons are amongst the most experienced and qualified in their field. They will make sure that you are well-informed, offered honest advice, assured, comfortable and safe during every stage of your procedure.
Quality care is central to the Wellness Kliniek. This is just as important before, during and after your treatment. This is why the Wellness Kliniek adheres to a formal quality system. Our medical and surgical procedures and infrastructure are awarded with an official, internationally recognized quality system.
We make sure we put safety, expertise and patient satisfaction at the core of what we do. We consider it to be extremely important for you to be able to balance the risks and the expected results as well as possible. This is why you are always entitled to free preoperative consultations.