Labia minora reduction surgery

Enlarged, darkened, or asymmetrical labia minora can cause significant discomfort, irritation, and a loss of confidence during intimacy. Labiaplasty at Dr Xuan Quan Clinic is a modern cosmetic procedure designed to reduce size, restore ideal proportions, and achieve a natural, healthy pink appearance. Learn more about this optimal method, the safety protocol, and detailed costs below.

What is labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty is a simple cosmetic procedure for the intimate area aimed at removing excess, enlarged, or darkened tissue, thereby reshaping the labia minora to be slender, symmetrical, and naturally pink.

Who should consider labiaplasty?

This procedure is recommended for the following cases:

• Enlarged or protruding labia minora: Excess tissue extends beyond the labia majora, affecting aesthetic appearance.
• Asymmetrical labia minora: A noticeable size difference between the two sides.
• Darkened or aged labia minora: Wrinkled, dark skin caused by genetics, childbirth, or frequent sexual activity.
• Daily discomfort: Frequent friction causing pain or irritation when wearing tight clothing, exercising, or engaging in sexual intercourse.

Benefits of Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty not only restores the aesthetic appeal of the intimate area but also offers significant practical benefits:

• Perfect aesthetic restoration: Reduces size and removes darkened tissue, resulting in labia that are neat, symmetrical, and naturally pink.
• Enhanced intimacy: Helps women overcome self-consciousness and inhibition, boosting confidence with their partner.
• Improved comfort: Minimizes friction, snagging, or irritation caused by tight clothing, physical activity, or exercise.
• Prevention of gynecological infections: A neat, dry, and clean intimate area facilitates easier hygiene and reduces the accumulation of harmful bacteria.

Common Labiaplasty Techniques

Depending on the shape, degree of hypertrophy, and skin elasticity of the labia minora, the doctor will recommend the optimal reshaping technique to achieve a natural and balanced appearance:

Labial Flap Technique

The flap technique involves trimming excess tissue in a V-shape or wedge shape (wedge resection), then rotating the skin flap to suture the edges together. This method preserves the natural edge of the labia minora and the existing pigmentation of the genital area.

• Advantages: Fully preserves the natural labial edge; the suture line is concealed, resulting in virtually no visible scarring; offers high aesthetic outcomes and minimizes the risk of sensory nerve damage.
• Disadvantages: The technique is highly complex and requires a surgeon with exceptional skill; recovery time is slightly longer than with direct excision, and there is a risk of wound dehiscence (sutures opening) if strenuous activity is resumed too soon.
• Suitable for: Women with moderate to severe hypertrophy who have healthy, naturally colored labial edges and wish to maintain the natural contour and sensitivity of the labia.
• Estimated cost: Ranges from 10,000,000 to 18,000,000 VND (depending on the complexity of the flap and the surgeon’s expertise).

Labia minora reduction surgery using the direct edge excision technique

This is a traditional and common technique in which the surgeon measures and directly removes the excess, darkened skin along the edge of the labia minora, then uses absorbable cosmetic sutures to reshape the area.

• Advantages: Quick to perform with a simple procedure; effectively removes darkened skin from the outer edges, resulting in an immediately neater appearance.
• Disadvantages: May alter the natural contour of the labia minora; excessive excision carries a risk of asymmetry or loss of sensitivity.
• Suitable for: Individuals with extensive labial hypertrophy, or those with outer edges that are severely darkened, wrinkled, or enlarged along their entire length.
• Estimated cost: Ranges from 7,000,000 to 12,000,000 VND (depending on the degree of hypertrophy and the medical facility).

A Safe Destination for Labiaplasty

Unlike facilities that offer mass-market services, Dr Xuan Quan Clinic delivers a comprehensive, private, and refined intimate aesthetic experience based on four “gold standards”:

Performed entirely by Dr. Xuan Quan: A specialist with over 10 years of experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and aesthetic surgery. The doctor personally takes measurements and designs the incision with millimeter-level precision, ensuring a natural-looking result free of visible scarring.

Micro-suture technique with hidden stitches: Utilizes modern, minimally invasive sculpting techniques to ensure precise incisions, a completely painless experience, and exceptionally rapid healing.

Private, secure 1-on-1 environment: Consultations and procedures are conducted within a self-contained, sterile operating suite, guaranteeing complete privacy and the confidentiality of personal information for every client.

Commitment to ongoing support & 6-month warranty: Customers receive a clear 6-month warranty card, attentive post-operative care, and a scheduled suture removal appointment – all at no extra cost.

How much does labiaplasty cost?

Currently, the all-inclusive labiaplasty package at Dr Xuan Quan Clinic is offered at a special listed price of 7,000,000 VND.

This pricing is transparent and fully inclusive, covering:

• Clinical consultation, proportion measurements, and labia design with Dr. Xuan Quan.
• All sterile medical supplies, anesthesia, and microsurgical techniques.
• Post-operative care and a follow-up appointment for suture removal after 7 – 14 days.
• An exclusive 6-month aesthetic warranty card for complete peace of mind.

Proper Post-Operative Care for Labiaplasty

To ensure rapid healing, a natural aesthetic outcome, and a reduced risk of infection following labiaplasty, patients should adhere to the following guidelines:

• Hygiene: Gently cleanse the area using normal saline or a specialized feminine hygiene solution as directed by your doctor; keep the intimate area clean and dry.
• Clothing: Opt for loose-fitting underwear made of soft, breathable cotton; avoid tight clothing that could cause friction against the surgical site.
• Sexual Activity: Refrain from sexual intercourse for 4 – 6 weeks to allow the tissues to fully heal and the shape to stabilize.
• Diet & Care: Limit strenuous physical activity and swimming during the initial weeks; avoid foods known to cause scarring or itching (such as water spinach, glutinous rice, and seafood); and attend your scheduled follow-up appointment for suture removal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Labiaplasty

Here are quick answers to common questions to help alleviate any anxiety before you decide to undergo this intimate rejuvenation procedure:

Is the procedure painful?

Local anesthesia is administered during the procedure, so you will feel no pain or burning sensation. Once the anesthesia wears off, you may experience slight stinging, but this symptom subsides quickly with prescribed medication.

Does the procedure affect sensation or fertility?

Not at all. The procedure involves removing only excess or enlarged external tissue without affecting sensory nerves or internal reproductive organs.

How long does healing take, and when are stitches removed?

The wound is usually ready for a follow-up visit and stitch removal after 7 – 14 days. The labia minora will fully recover, settling into a soft, natural shape after approximately 3 – 4 weeks.

This covers the essential details regarding labiaplasty – a solution that helps women regain confidence and comfort in their daily lives. If you would like an assessment of your labia or a direct consultation with Dr. Xuan Quan, please do not hesitate to contact us for dedicated and attentive support!