Aesthetic Genital Plastic Surgery

Adding a clitoral hood reduction to your labiaplasty procedure

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD | Santa Monica, CA Monday, April 8, 2024

A labiaplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that reduces the size and proportions of the labia minora, or inner vaginal lips. During a labiaplasty, your plastic surgeon may also recommend a clitoral hood reduction, which reduces excess skin around the clitoris.

Getting ready for the summer we've all been waiting for

Ashley Amalfi, MD | Rochester, NY Tuesday, June 8, 2021

It's finally here! The long-awaited summer of 2021. With vaccine rollout underway and restrictions loosening, there is so much to look forward to! There are celebrations, date nights and even vacations on the schedule, and people are more excited than ever to look their best for their big post-quarantine reveal.

What is a labiaplasty and what does it involve?

Kimberly Singh, MD | Atlanta, GA Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Even though plastic surgery is very common, very few people have heard about labiaplasty. The labiaplasty procedure aims to decrease the size of the labia minora so that it is flush with the labia majora.

Five questions to ask at your aesthetic genital plastic surgery consultation

Jennifer Harrington, MD | Minneapolis, MN Friday, January 11, 2019

The term "aesthetic genital plastic surgery" can cover a wide variety of procedures both surgical and nonsurgical. These types of procedures can help tighten the vaginal canal as well as reshape the vulva area.

What's the difference a trim labiaplasty and a wedge labiaplasty?

Jennifer Harrington, MD | Minneapolis, MN Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces enlarged labia to achieve a smoother, more comfortable look and feel. There are two common approaches to labiaplasty surgery – the trim technique and the wedge technique.

The added benefit of nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedures

Jennifer Harrington, MD | Minneapolis, MN Friday, June 29, 2018

Nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedures can reduce or eliminate urinary stress incontinence, a very common problem that affects a number of women at various stages of life.

Four common questions women have about recovery after labiaplasty

Shruti Tannan, MD | Raleigh, NC Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Excess tissue in the labia minora can be difficult for women, causing pain, discomfort, irritation and self-consciousness. A labiaplasty procedure targets that extra tissue to address all of these concerns.

How can laser treatments be used for nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedures?

Ewa Komorowska-Timek, MD | Grand Rapids, MI Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Laser treatments have been shown to be effective and safe in treating the troublesome vaginal and urinary conditions of menopause, increasing sexual function and improving the quality of life.

A nonsurgical option for aesthetic genital plastic surgery

Dean Johnston, MD | Lake Mary, FL Wednesday, May 31, 2017

As women age, they may become bothered with vaginal dryness or looseness due to past pregnancy and menopause. ThermiVa is a great alternative for individuals seeking a nonsurgical procedure with minimal downtime.

Stats show labiaplasty is becoming more popular

Karen Horton, MD, FACS, FRCSC | San Francisco, CA Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Statistics on labiaplasty have been collected since 2015 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The 2016 ASPS statistics report showed that labiaplasty is more popular than ever, with over 12,000 procedures performed by ASPS members last year – a 39% increase.

Understanding aesthetic genital plastic surgery

Heather Furnas, MD | Santa Rosa, CA Thursday, March 30, 2017

The number of labiaplasty procedures done in the United States jumped 400% between 2011 and 2015. One of the biggest reasons for that growth may be that people are finally talking and writing about aesthetic genital plastic surgery.