Vaginal rejuvenation is a broad term for treatments intended to address intimate functional or aesthetic concerns. At Illuminate Plastic Surgery in Palo Alto and San Jose, this page focuses on labiaplasty, a surgical procedure that reduces or reshapes external labial tissue. It may help address discomfort, irritation or self-consciousness related to enlarged or elongated labia arising from natural anatomy, aging, childbirth or other factors.
Changes related to childbirth, aging, natural anatomy or trauma can affect external genital tissue and contribute to irritation or discomfort. Labiaplasty reduces or reshapes the labia and may improve comfort when excess tissue is the source of symptoms. It is not designed to treat internal vaginal laxity, dryness or urinary incontinence.
During a labiaplasty, a doctor reduces or reshapes the labia minora and stitches the incised area with dissolving sutures. Once this surgical procedure is complete, the remaining tissue could stretch again under certain conditions such as childbirth. Because this surgery is relatively short, some patients take this opportunity to combine labiaplasty with other procedures such as breast augmentation, breast lift or liposuction.
Palo Alto and San Jose patients may notice an initial change after labiaplasty. Soreness and swelling can temporarily affect the appearance, and results will become clearer as swelling fades and the sutures dissolve over the following weeks. Incisions are placed carefully, but healing and scarring vary by patient.
Illuminate Plastic Surgery offers surgical services to support the health and well-being of the San Jose and Palo Alto communities. If you’re struggling with enlarged labia and the concerns that accompany it, consider contacting Illuminate Plastic Surgery for a private labiaplasty consultation. Make an appointment by calling (650) 433-8621 or submitting your information via the form below.
At Illuminate we’re with you during every step of your journey toward greater self-confidence. Schedule a consultation with us today and let Illuminate’s expert team listen to your concerns and guide you through treatments and procedures to help you reach your individual goals. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating your renewed appearance and realized potential.