Labiaplasty in Oklahoma City, OK
Bajaj Plastic Surgery
Insecurities are never easy to discuss or address, especially when they involve one of your most intimate areas. While not always openly talked about, more women struggle with the appearance of their vulvo-vaginal area than you might think. These insecurities can be purely cosmetic, arising from uncertainty about whether the appearance of the vulva is “normal,” or they can stem from discomfort during everyday activities.
At Bajaj Plastic Surgery in Oklahoma City, we offer labiaplasty options with your comfort and well-being in mind. Dr. Anureet Bajaj will discuss your goals and concerns to ensure the procedure aligns with your expectations.
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What Is Labiaplasty?
A labiaplasty is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the labia minora, although other parts of the vulva may also be addressed. The labia majora is the outer layer, which appears like skin and is the hair-bearing part of the vulva. The labia minora is the inner layer that surrounds the vaginal opening and the urethra. The primary goal of labiaplasty is to change the size or shape of the labia minora.
Occasionally, some women may also choose to have a clitoral hood reduction, a labia majora reduction, or other procedures such as fat grafting to the labia majora in addition to labiaplasty of the labia minora.
What Are the Benefits of a Labiaplasty?
There are several functional benefits to a labiaplasty. While the procedure helps to improve the appearance of the labia, it can also improve comfort, hygiene, and confidence while performing everyday activities.
Some reasons that women may consider a labiaplasty include:
- General comfort
- Hygiene
- Sexual confidence
- Increased sexual pleasure
- Increased comfort in fitted clothing like yoga pants
- Improved appearance
Why Choose Dr. Bajaj for Your Labiaplasty?
Dr. Anureet Bajaj has founded her illustrious career on finding lasting solutions that fit her patients goals and lifestyles. Her honesty with her patients helps guide them toward making decisions without pressure. Her passion for aesthetic care stems from a deep desire to help patients make life-changing decisions that affect how they see and feel about themselves and how they present themselves to the world.
We are an office of women who understand the insecurities and importance surrounding the appearance of your body. When undergoing any procedure, we believe in preparing our patients for their surgery to help ensure safety, optimize their recovery, and lend to loved and lasting results. To help prepare patients, a nutritional plan will be created both before and after their surgery, a proactive pain and nausea management schedule will be carefully implemented, as well as our own personal testimonials from undergoing body procedures.
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Preparing for Surgery
Prior to the surgery date, you will be provided with a checklist of items to complete. Some of these may include: if you smoke, you should quit at least three weeks before the surgery date, stop taking anti-inflammatory drugs, including aspirin and ibuprofen, two weeks before surgery, pick up any medications that Dr. Bajaj prescribes in a timely manner, make arrangements for somebody else to give you a ride home following the procedure, and shave or wax the pubic area 2-4 days before surgery.
Labiaplasty Procedure
At Bajaj Plastic Surgery, Dr. Bajaj performs labiaplasty in one of two ways: the trim or wedge technique. After your examination, she will discuss both options and determine which may be the right option for you. Both methods can be performed under local or general anesthesia.
A trim technique involves Dr. Bajaj removing excess skin from the labia minora to prevent hanging or sagging past the labia majora. Dissolvable sutures are placed to close the edges of the labia minora.
A wedge technique removes a segment of labia minora tissue. The remaining tissue is stitched back together. Both techniques result in a scar that is essentially imperceptible.
To learn how Dr. Bajaj performs labiaplasty, consider watching the provided videos, where she goes into greater detail about the process and benefits of labiaplasty.
Recovery Process After a Labiaplasty Procedure
The labiaplasty procedure will take about 1-2 hours, and most patients can return to work within 24-48 hours after surgery. If your job requires a significant amount of physical activity or heavy lifting, you may need to take some additional time off. Typically, most patients are able to take ibuprofen and/or Tylenol for any discomfort. An important component of the healing process is to apply ice to the area to help minimize swelling and bruising.
Labiaplasty patients will need to avoid strenuous activity like working out or heavy lifting for 10-14 days. However, you will not be able to have sex, ride a bike, or engage in other activities that may result in increased friction on the labia for six weeks.
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Labiaplasty in Oklahoma FAQs
Can a labiaplasty be combined with other procedures?
It is common for a labiaplasty to be combined with a treatment plan known as a “mommy makeover.” A mommy makeover is a customized surgical plan that is tailored to target the areas where women see the most change after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Having several procedures done simultaneously can allow Dr. Bajaj to better sculpt your desired appearance while also saving you the expense of paying the operating room and anesthesia costs multiple times. The decision to combine procedures will depend on which surgeries you’re interested in, the extent of each surgery, the operating time, and your overall health. Ultimately, Dr. Bajaj will help you decide whether or not it is safe to include more than one procedure in your surgical plan.
A mommy makeover can include labiaplasty, liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast augmentation or breast lift.
When interested in a labiaplasty, does It matter what age I am?
The ideal candidate for labiaplasty should be 18 years of age or older. In rare cases, a labiaplasty can be performed on a patient younger than 18, but this is rare.. The reason surgeons prefer to wait until a patient is over the age of 18 is that adolescents are still physically and emotionally developing.
Will I have a scar after my labiaplasty?
As this procedure focuses on an intimate area of the body, we want to ease any anxiety regarding possible scarring. Scarring varies from patient to patient, as each procedure is customized according to the needs of each patient. One of the many benefits of having a labiaplasty is that scars are easily hidden within the folds of the labia. Dr. Bajaj strives to provide the highest quality of care to her patients and ensures that any potential scarring remains as unnoticeable as possible. While there may be some discoloration around the treatment site, this should improve after a few months.
Should I have a labiaplasty if I still plan on having children?
Because labiaplasty is designed to reduce the size of a woman’s labia tissue, patients often wonder if they should wait until after they are finished having children to have this procedure. Patients who undergo labiaplasty are often in varying stages of their life. Since labiaplasty is mainly externally focused and doesn’t involve the birth canal, any improvements patients receive from their labiaplasty should not change due to a future vaginal birth. For this reason, Dr. Bajaj generally encourages patients who are experiencing intimate concerns or discomfort that is affecting their quality of life to not hesitate to pursue labiaplasty.
When can I resume sexual activity after my labiaplasty?
Following their labiaplasty, patients should waitsix weeks after their procedure before engaging in physical activities such as sex. The biggest concern with labiaplasty and sexual activity is damaging or impairing the healing wound. The area will be swollen, tender, and potentially painful during the first few weeks of your recovery, so it’s important to avoid all sexual activities until these issues have passed and the area has completely healed.
Ready to Get Started?
Time to start shopping for a stylish new wardrobe to show off your new figure. Schedule your personalized consultation with Dr. Bajaj to learn more about what labiaplasty can do for you. Call (405) 810-8448 or complete our email contact form to reach our Oklahoma City office.