The labia minora are the two flaps of tissue at the opening of the female genitalia
For most women, they are not visible, as they are hidden below the labia majora, which is the mound of tissue surrounding the opening of the female genitalia
Unfortunately for some women, the labia minora are excessively large. This can be due to being like this from an early age, or due to hormonal changes either in puberty or pregnancy.
Patients with large labia minora complain of functional issues about clothing and sitting on cycles or horses. They may have trouble when urinating and intimate relations. The most complaint however that they just don't like the look
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that involves reshaping or reducing the size of the labia minora, the inner lips of the female genitalia. It is a popular cosmetic surgery that can address a range of concerns related to the appearance and function of the labia. Dr. Faisal is an expert at producing a neat and natural result. Labiaplasty in Dubai is a safe and effective procedure that can have a positive impact on a woman's self-esteem and quality of life.
Labiaplasty is performed whilst you are awake and can be performed in the clinic or the hospital
Local anaesthetic cream is initially applied to the area for 30 minutes so it is nice and numb
You will then be taken to the procedure room and placed in a comfortable specially designed chair
Dr. Faisal will administer the local anaesthetic. This is painless and helps to make the procedure painless. It also reduces the amount of bleeding
Dr. Faisal will then perform the procedure. He will either use the wedge technique or the edge technique depending on the situation. The Labiaplasty surgery procedure normally takes 60 minutes. We advise you to bring some headphones so you can listen to some music during the procedure.
Sutures that dissolve are used to close the wound and a sanitary towel is applied to protect the wound and also absorb spotting of blood which is normal after the procedure
Following the procedure, you will be allowed to go home almost immediately
You will be given painkillers to help with the pain and swelling
It is vitally important that you rest in a laying down position for 3-4 days. This is to reduce the dependence on the operated area and reduce the swelling
Dr. Faisal highly recommends that you apply an ice pack every hour for 10 minutes for the first 3-4 days. This will also help to reduce swelling and discomfort
There will be moderate discomfort for 72 hours, but this is well controlled by the pain killers
When going to the toilet, use a water bottle to irrigate the area whilst you are urinating. This will help to clean the area and prevent bacteria from colonising
Dr. Faisal will see you at 1 week, 2 week and 6 weeks
You will be able to return to work by the start of the second week
You should refrain from intimate relationships for 6 weeks
You should also not engage in physical exercise for 6 weeks
Swelling can persist for up to 6 months after the procedure and is not something to be worried about
Dr. Faisal recommends taking 1-week leave from work
Arranging to have friends or family close by for the first 3-4 days is advisable
Blood-thinning medications such as aspirin, warfarin, and Plavix should be stopped 1 week before the procedure
If you develop thrush in the genital area you must inform Dr. Faisal, as this could complicate the recovery
Smoking harms wound healing and has to be stopped 3 weeks before the operation
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