LABIA MAJORA REDUCTION
On the other hand, labia majora literally means outer lips or large lips. The labia majora enclose and protect the other internal reproductive organs. The labia majora contains sweat and oil-secreting glands. After puberty, the labia majora are covered with hair.
The term ‘Labiaplasty’ can also relate to the cosmetic surgery of the labia majora (larger outer lips) to make it less prominent and saggy. This is often called as labia majora reduction.
Labia can grow large with estrogen stimulation at puberty. This enlargement can cause an embarrassing bulge in pants, or swimsuits. The labia majora may be enlarged from birth, secondary to childbirth, or due to ageing.
Many women can also have a large or droopy labia majora after major weight loss. It can also increase the discomfort of sweating in the vulva.
Our doctors have refined labiaplasty surgery over the years to safely reduce the size of the labia majora by excising 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.
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 procedure 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.