With age, childbirth, menopause or weight loss, the labia majora can lose fullness and start to look deflated, wrinkled or loose. Labia majora fat grafting restores that volume using your own body fat instead of an implant or a synthetic filler. In this video, Dr. Ashutosh Shah explains how the procedure works and who it is best suited for.
The outer labia are naturally padded with fat. That padding can thin out because of:
The result can be sagging, visible wrinkling, or the inner labia showing more prominently. For some women, it also causes discomfort during exercise or intimacy, or simply a loss of confidence.
The procedure is usually done under local anaesthesia with sedation. Some patients choose it as part of broader vaginal rejuvenation or intimate reshaping plans.
| Fat Grafting | Hyaluronic Acid Fillers | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Your own fat | Synthetic gel |
| How long it lasts | Long-lasting once the fat settles | Temporary, needs repeat sessions |
| Downtime | A few days to 2 weeks | Minimal |
| Bonus | Slims the area the fat was taken from | None |
Fillers suit women who want a quick, low-downtime option. Fat grafting suits those who want a more lasting result using their own tissue.
If the main problem is excess or sagging skin rather than lost volume, a reduction or lift may be a better choice.
Swelling and mild discomfort are normal for the first one to two weeks. Most women return to desk work within a few days. Your surgeon will advise when to resume exercise and intimacy, usually after several weeks. Some of the transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed, so the final result shows after about three months. A small touch-up session is sometimes needed.
Dr. Ashutosh Shah performs labia majora augmentation at Elegance Clinic’s Adajan and Vesu centres. Every consultation is private and confidential.
