Why Have a Labiaplasty?
Chicago Plastic Surgeon Dr. Placik at Associated Plastic Surgeons S.C. is one of the few cosmetic surgeons to offer labiaplasty. Although it is growing quickly in popularity, it is still relatively unknown. A labiaplasty is a surgical modification of the female labia. The labia are the folds of skin which surround the vulva, and there are two: labia minora (typically smaller and closer in) and labia majora (larger and more visible). For a brief review of the anatomy, see Dr. Placik’s video on Youtube, Labiaplasty: Understanding the Anatomy. Their sizes vary from woman to woman, and if a woman feels that they’re too large, they can be surgically reduced. Some women especially feel that their labia minora are too large. Sometimes the labia are asymmetrical which may seem undesirable. Labia size is usually hereditary, but it may be sometimes increased by childbirth, aging, or the taking of hormones. Some reasons why a woman might want to have a labiaplasty are: • Physical comfort, when ei
