Many women who feel unhappy with how their intimate area looks assume they need vaginal tightening. But if the concern is a bulky, puffy or prominent outer area, especially one that shows through clothing, tightening won’t change it. The procedure designed for that is vulvar lipoplasty. In this video, Dr. Ashutosh Shah explains the difference so you can understand which option actually matches your concern.
Vulvar lipoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that removes excess fat from the labia majora (the outer lips) and, if needed, the mons pubis (the area above the pubic bone). It uses fine liposuction through tiny incisions to create a flatter, smoother contour.]
| Your Concern | Right Treatment |
|---|---|
| Puffy or bulging outer labia | Vulvar lipoplasty |
| Visible bulge in leggings, swimwear or jeans | Vulvar lipoplasty or mons liposuction |
| Excess or sagging outer skin | Labia majora reduction |
| Feeling loose inside, reduced sensation, vaginal wind | Vaginal tightening |
The two procedures treat completely different areas. Vulvar lipoplasty reshapes the outside. Vaginal tightening repairs the vaginal canal on the inside. Some women need one, some need both, and a proper examination is the only way to know.
The procedure usually takes about an hour, and most women go home the same day.
Swelling and bruising are normal for the first one to two weeks, and a compression garment helps the area settle. Most women return to desk work within a few days. Exercise and intimacy are usually avoided for about four weeks. The final contour shows once the swelling fully settles, usually within two to three months.
Possible risks include swelling, bruising, minor contour irregularities, and asymmetry. Careful, conservative fat removal by an experienced surgeon keeps these risks low.
Dr. Ashutosh Shah performs vulvar lipoplasty and intimate contouring at Elegance Clinic’s Adajan and Vesu centres, with complete privacy and no-cost EMI options.
If you’d like clitoral hood reduction explained in more detail for your own situation, book a consultation at Elegance Intimate Wellness, Surat.
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