Labiaplasty Surgery Sydney

YOUR SYDNEY LABIAPLASTY CONSULTATION WITH DR DONA

Your first visit to Dr Eddy Dona in Sydney will allow you to discuss any issues you have in relation to genital rejuvenation. Dr Dona will perform a physical examination to assess and advise you on your options taking into consideration your desires and expectations.

PREPARATION FOR LABIAPLASTY SURGERY

Your complete medical history should be made aware to Dr Dona, fully disclosing all health problems. All relevant details should be disclosed when you fill out your “Patient Registration Form” and during your initial consultation.

Do not take any blood thinning medications such as; aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin, large amounts of vitamins or anti inflammatory drugs.

You should cease smoking for at least 2 weeks prior to surgery, as it increases surgical and anesthetic risks and can lead to serious complications.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE LABIAPLASTY SURGICAL PROCEDURE?

Labiaplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis, with no overnight stay necessary. The incisions made during this procedure are extremely well concealed and are barely visible.

Labiaplasty usually takes about one to two hours and can be performed under a local or general anaesthetic. The excess and protruding skin is trimmed down to a more aesthetically and functionally pleasing state. All wounds are sutured using dissolving stitches therefore avoiding the need to have any stitches taken out.

OTHER GENITAL COSMETIC SURGERY PROCEDURES

There are other various procedures designed to enhance the vaginal region. Here is a brief listing of some of the more common vaginal rejuvenation procedures:

Clitoral hood reduction

Reducing the amount of skin draping or covering the clitoris

Vaginoplasty

A procedure designed to correct stretched vaginal muscles resulting from childbirth

Vulvar Lipoplasty

Removal of unwanted fatty tissue covering the pubic area

Labial enhancement

Restoring volume to the outer lips of the vagina (labia major)

Hymenoplasty

Reconstruction of the hymen to restore it to a “virginal” state

Pubic Lift

This procedure raises the entire area by surgically removing excess skin and fat from the region and then re-draping the skin to lift the pubic appearance

WHAT HAPPENS DURING LABIPLASTY RECOVERY?

It is natural for women to feel mild to moderate discomfort and swelling after undergoing labiaplasty. Routine post-operative prophylactic antibiotics are provided and pain relief is generally required for the first few days. Most discomfort should subside within several days but mild discomfort can continue for several weeks. Most of the swelling is gone by six weeks. Women usually return to work and normal activities within two to five days, while more strenuous activities will take about three weeks. Sexual intercourse should be avoided for the first four weeks.

WHEN CAN YOU EXPECT THE FINAL RESULTS?

You will immediately notice the loss of the protruding and enlarged labia minora. However, the genital area can become quite swollen and the final result usually takes six weeks to appreciate.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS?

Whenever someone is having an anaesthetic, no matter what it’s for, then things can potentially go wrong. That is why no surgery should be considered “minor”. Of course, whilst the chances of the following potential problems occurring are extremely small, you still need to know about then:

• Anaesthetic issues – which can affect heart, lungs or cause strokes
• Allergic reactions – This can be very mild to life threatening.
• Clots
  • Superficial vein clots, which is a complication of the cannula or drip that’s placed in your vein
  • Deep vein clots – these can potentially spread to the lung and be life threatening. We do several things during surgery and after surgery whilst you’re in hospital to minimise the risk of you developing these.
• Wound problems – such as infection and breakdown
• Bleeding – early or late
• Death – whilst the chances of this is exceeding rare, any of the previous issues can result in this devastating complication.

All these potential problems are standard for any operation, although some operations and some patients have an increased risk of developing them.

Specific potential complications include:

Asymmetry – mild asymmetry is not uncommon

Pigmentation – some minor changes in pigmentation and texture of the labial edge

Sensory changes – it is very uncommon for any significant sensory changes for a routine labiaplasty

WILL PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE COVER COSTS?

Insurance plans will only rarely cover genital cosmetic surgery. Dr Dona can advise you during your Sydney consultation.