Labia Majoraplasty (Outer Lip Aesthetic Surgery)

There are many reasons why the labia majora (outer lips) appear loose and drooping. The leading cause is vaginal birth. In addition, old age, genetic structure, weight gain or loss also cause sagging and loose female genital outer lips.

Large and sagging outer lips cause difficulty in exercise, sexuality and some physical activities in many women. Since excess tissue can make cleaning difficult, it harbours bacteria that can lead to the development of urinary tract infections. Enlarged labia majora can also cause an unpleasant appearance when wearing tight clothes such as tights and swimwear. However, most commonly women with large or prolapsed outer lips (labia majora) express extreme embarrassment during sexual intercourse. Some even experience physical discomfort and irritation during sexual intercourse. Outer lips aesthetics provides a functional benefit by eliminating these problems. Cosmetic and psychological contributions of outer lip aesthetics are also very important. Sagging and loose outer lips make the woman look old. By correcting this appearance, the woman is provided with a younger appearance. Another problem is asymmetrical outer lips. In this case, a more aesthetic appearance is achieved by providing symmetry. The woman, who can wear clothes suitable for the body as she wants, feels happier and her self-confidence increases. In addition, during sexuality, sexual health is improved by increasing the sense of confidence in the woman who is comfortable with the appearance of the external genital area.

The hymen is never damaged during outer lip aesthetic surgery. Since the outer lips are a separate area from the vagina, it is an operation that can be easily applied to virgins.

After outer lip aesthetic surgery, ice application is performed at home for 20 minutes at 20-minute intervals for the first 3 days. Ice application is important for the resolution of bleeding, pain and swelling. It is generally recommended to dress regularly with antibiotic creams or solutions for 7-10 days. In addition, you should pay attention to your hygiene and do your toilet cleaning from front to back one time. There is no harm in washing the wound with water or recommended hygienic solutions.

To accelerate wound healing after outer lip aesthetic surgery, first of all, you should follow your physician’s recommendations. You should take antibiotics and painkillers as directed. At home, apply a cold pack of ice on your underwear for 20 minutes. Remove the cold pack for 20 minutes and then apply it again. Elevate your bottom with pillows when lying down. Keep showers short, do not bathe in the tub and gently dry the area containing the sore. After going to the toilet, wipe the external genital area dry; do not rub it. Also, wear loose-fitting clothing to avoid irritating the stitches. Do not have sexual intercourse or use tampons for 4-6 weeks.

You will feel some pain and swelling after outer lip aesthetic surgery. These are easily relieved with painkillers and ice application. In order to reduce pain and swelling, ice is applied to the operation area over a cloth underwear for 20 minutes and repeated after a 20 minute break.

You may have some bleeding for up to a week after outer lip aesthetic surgery. You can wear a mini pad to absorb this small bleeding.

You should inform your physician immediately if you develop conditions such as excessive swelling or worsening pain, increased bleeding, seeing clumps of blood, having colourless pus or discharge, feeling severe pain when urinating or defecating, having fever or if there is opening of the surgical site after outer lip aesthetic surgery.

Use only warm water or recommended hygienic solutions to wash your wound after outer lip aesthetic surgery; do not use soap. Gently dry the wound site before and after urination, but do not wipe; do not rub the surgical site. Your physician may ask you to take medication or follow a diet to prevent constipation, which can otherwise stretch your stitches and cause premature opening of sutures.

You can take a shower 4 days after outer lip cosmetics.

We use self-absorbing suture material in outer lip aesthetic surgeries. Therefore, there is no need to take stitches of.

You can start working one week after outer lip aesthetic surgery. Sports such as heavy exercise, swimming, horse riding, cycling, yoga, pilates, running are allowed one month after surgery.

You can have intercourse 4 weeks after outer lip aesthetic surgery.

When the correct surgical technique is applied, there is never any loss of sensation after outer lip aesthetic surgery. Since an aesthetically more pleasing external genital appearance increases self-confidence and concentration in the relationship, sexual satisfaction will be higher.

Yes, outer lip aesthetic surgery can be considered a type of vaginal rejuvenation because it improves the appearance and function of your genitalia.

Outer lip aesthetic surgery is not performed during menstruation. Preferably it is better to do it immediately after the end of menstruation, but it can be done in any menstrual period without bleeding.

We recommend you to have outer lip aesthetic surgery 2 months before your marriage date.

In cases where sagging and looseness in the outer lips are not excessive, an aesthetic appearance can be obtained with ‘outer lip augmentation’ (augmentation) by fat or filler injection.

Most of the time, there are no suture marks after the outer lip aesthetic surgery, because very thin, self-absorbable suture materials are used. The stitches fall off spontaneously 20 days after the operation.

You can give birth vaginally after outer lip aesthetic surgery. However, it is useful to know that there may be tears, especially on the underside of the lips.

There is no harm in having laser epilation 6 weeks after outer lip aesthetic surgery.

With advancing age, menopause, excessive weight gain or loss, and vaginal delivery, the unwanted appearance of the operated outer lips may be observed again to some extent.