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Dr. Brady is a specialist in cosmetic vaginal surgery with years of experience performing labiaplasties on a weekly basis. There are many surgeons in the area that do perform labiaplasties, but they are secondary procedures for them that they don’t often perform with their focus on procedures like facelifts and breast augmentation. Contributing to her […]

The most common complaints we hear form women include labial pain and irritation from rubbing against clothing (specifically while wearing jeans and workout clothes). Other concerns include interference with normal activities such as intercourse, urination, and tampon placement as well as physical activities like cycling or horseback riding. The appearance of a bulge may also

Risks of surgery are extremely rare and seen in less than 1% of cases. Complications may include infection, bleeding, scarring and nerve injury – the risks involved with pregnancy and delivery are significantly higher than any risks associated with labiaplasty with an experienced surgeon. For more information, contact our Dallas practice by calling 214-347-7234 or

General anesthesia and IV sedation (twilight anesthesia) are available. Your particular anesthetic will be determined according to your desire after a discussion with our anesthesiologist. If you have questions about the surgical process of labiaplasty, contact us today by calling 214-347-7234.

Most patients are able to be up and about the afternoon of the day of their surgery. During the first 24 – 48 hours post surgery, patients should place ice packs or other frozen items, such as frozen peas, on their incisions to minimize any swelling and bruising they may be experiencing. Patients are encouraged to return to routine tasks as long as they are not experiencing any irritation or pressure at the incision sites. Loose clothing and cotton underwear (“granny panties”) are mandatory. By 72 hours after your surgery, you may resume to regular activities while making sure there is minimal friction to the labia. Patients may drive the next day after their surgery, as long as they are not taking any prescription pain medications or muscle relaxers. Patients may return to work within 2-3 days as long as there is no rigorous physical activity involved. The stitches from the surgery usually dissolve by the 6 week follow-up appointment. During the 6 week recovery, patients are on pelvic rest (no intercourse or tampons) and should avoid bath tubs, hot tubs or any swimming. Rigorous exercise, cycling, horseback riding, jet skis, motorcycles and four wheelers should be avoided during the recovery period.

There is no such thing as “normal” labia, just as “normal” breast size is impossible to define. Every woman displays her own individualized anatomy – labia are thick or thin, dark or pink, and labia come in every variable size and shape. A woman’s labia are never considered abnormal. When women request labiaplasty of the