Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces or reshapes the labia minora, the inner lips of the vulva. Women choose it for physical comfort, for hygiene, or to feel more confident. In this video, Dr. Ashutosh Shah explains what the procedure involves, who it is for, and what to expect during recovery.
The labia naturally vary in size and shape, and that variation is normal. For some women, though, enlarged or uneven labia cause real day-to-day problems:
The surgery typically takes one to two hours, and most women go home the same day. If the skin folds above the clitoris are also prominent, a clitoral hood reduction can be done at the same time.
Swelling and mild soreness are normal for the first one to two weeks. Most women return to desk work within a week. Exercise, tampons and intercourse are usually avoided for about four to six weeks, until your surgeon confirms healing is complete. The final result shows once the swelling fully settles, usually around three months.
Possible risks include bleeding, infection, the wound reopening, and asymmetry. Removing too much tissue is a rare but serious complication, which is why choosing an experienced cosmetic gynecology surgeon matters.
Dr. Ashutosh Shah performs labiaplasty and labia minora reduction at Elegance Clinic’s Adajan and Vesu centres, with complete privacy and no-cost EMI options.
