Labiaplasty is the reduction of the labia minor (the inner skin folds around the vagina) and/or the labia major (the outer skin folds around the vagina) for cosmetic, comfort and/or functional reasons. Like all surgeries, the procedure carries the risk of several side effects, some minor and some more severe.

There are many treatments that can be combined with labiaplasty. The combination treatments will vary depending upon the locality in which you have your labiaplasty performed. However, the majority of facilities that specialize in labiaplasty will combine this treatment with body contouring surgeries. A labiaplasty is often combined with vaginoplasty and suction assisted lipectomy.

The labiaplasty procedure reduces the size of the labia minor (the inner folds of skin surrounding the vagina) and/or the labia major (the outer folds of skin around the labia minor). While usually not required for health purposes, there are a number of reasons for which you might choose to undergo the procedure, including: