Labioplasty (labiaplasty)

Associated procedures: mons reduction, clitoral hood reduction and vaginoplasty.

Most women are happy with the appearance and shape of their genital area, but like other parts of the body, sometimes there are personal issues with the size of the inner and outer lips (labia), and with the fullness of the "Mound of Venus" (Mons) which is the fatty tissue that covers the front of the pubic bone.
These are some of the most frequently treated areas. There are now, a number of increasingly performed procedures that can enhance the appearance and function of this sensitive area.

Aesthetic vaginal surgery.

Highly specialized surgery is available at Face Body & Soul to restore and enhance the appearance of the vaginal area. This is frequently referred to as ‘Vaginal Rejuvenation’ and ‘Aesthetic Vaginal Surgery.’

At Face Body & Soul, Lasers are used to incise and resurface the skin and to tighten and restore the youthful appearance and function of the vulvar and vaginal area. In ordinary terms, the procedure is esssentially a “face lift” for the vulva and vagina.

Our lead surgeon, Dr Les Blackstock has trained overseas and is one of the leading practitioners in this field, His mentor, Dr. Alinsod in the USA has developed and pioneered many innovative techniques in this newly evolving field of cosmetic vaginal surgery.

The labioplasty procedure.

Sometimes, the inner labia are too large, and protrude well past the outer lips. This can cause problems with sexual activity, and with wearing certain clothes. Now, using lasers or electronic instruments, the labia minora can be adjusted in size to be exactly what the patient wants.

The procedure is pain-free, and there is minimal discomfort afterwards, with a return to normal activities within a few weeks. The tissues heal almost invisibly. Face Body & Soul offers the widest range of female genital surgery procedures with our surgeons trained in Australia and overseas.

Our range of procedures is outlined briefly below...

Labiaplasty Minora (Labial Reduction)

This surgery is for the removal of excess, floppy, or uneven labia minora (smaller interior vaginal lips) that can often cause chronic irritation, rubbing, or discomfort during sexual intercourse. Many women request this surgery to eliminate the appearance of a bulge with certain clothing such as wet swimsuits or leotards. The term ‘Labiaplasty’ can also relate to the cosmetic surgery of the labia majora (larger outer lips) to make it less prominent and saggy. Labias can grow large with estrogen stimulation at puberty and pregnancy and with the effects of gravity with ageing. Labiaplasty procedures are performed in the day surgery operating theatre or in the Face Body & Soul treatment rooms under local anesthesia.

Labiaplasty Majora

The broader outer lips of the vulva can be enlarged with excess skin and tissue. This enlargement can cause an embarrassing bulge in pants, swimsuits, or tights. It can also increase the discomfort of sweating in the vulva. The labia majora may be enlarged from birth, secondary to childbirth, or due to ageing. Many women can also have a large and droopy labia majora after major weight loss such as post bariatric surgery.

Our doctors have refined this technique over the years to safely reduce the size of the labia majora by exicing a crescent shaped portion of the inner portion of the labia majora. The scar is hidden in the crease between the inner and outer labia. Labiaplasty is done in the operating theatre.

Mons Reduction

As part of a larger liposuction procedure, or as a procedure on it's own, a careful sculpturing of the Mons can reduce any excessive bulkiness, that may sometimes interfere with clothes.

Clitoral hood Reduction

Excess skin on the sides of the clitoris often causes the clitoris to look enlarged or uneven. Genetics, estrogen, and testosterone exposure can make significant changes in the way the clitoral area appears. A labiaplasty itself may result in the appearance of a relatively larger clitoral area since the excess labia have been removed drawing the eyes to the clitoral region. Dr. Blackstock offers an exceptionally precise surgery for women seeking to improve the aesthetic appearance of their genital area by excising the extra folds of skin lateral to the clitoris. The clitoris itself and its nerves are never touched. This is NOT clitoral mutilation or clitoral un-hooding. Clitoral Hood Reduction is performed at Face Body & Soul under local anesthesia.

Vaginoplasty (vaginal rejuvenation)

This Face Body & Soul aesthetic vaginal surgery aims to tighten lax muscles and tissues and remove excess vaginal skin to narrow the diameter of the vagina resulting in a smaller and tighter opening and vaginal canal. The tightening is done in the entire length of the vagina and not merely the opening few centimeters.

Dr. Blackstock treatments include full depth repairs unlike the superficial perineoplasty repairs done by most plastic surgeons and gynecologists. The procedure can be done in our accredited day surgery centre under general or spinal anesthesia or under local anesthetic with some sedation. However, Dr. Blackstock has refined the in-office vaginal rejuvenation surgery that does not require an IV and is done under mild sedation and local anesthesia.

He use the Ellman Surgitron Radiofrequency device to make exceptionally precise and minimally traumatic incisions. Many advertise this procedure for the ‘Enhancement of Sexual Gratification’ as well as a cosmetic procedure. Every year, thousands of patients undergo successful cosmetic surgery, with very pleasing results. If you consider that your appearance can be improved with this type of surgery, our practice manager can help you to progress to the next step.

Any surgical procedure must be fully understood by you, the patient, so that informed consent can be given. Your privacy is respected, you can be assured that your consultation will be discreet. Comprehensive information about the procedures, risks, and recovery process will be provided to you during your consultation, and again during your pre-op visit.