Whether as the result of genetics, pregnancy, aging, or weight change, women may develop sagging in the labia: the skin around their vaginal opening. Labiaplasty is a common surgical procedure that reduces this skin and creates a more compact and youthful appearance.
Dr. Brady is an expert in labiaplasty and the only cosmetic gynecology specialist in Dallas. Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, she has helped thousands of women who wanted greater comfort and more confidence in their appearance.
What Is Labiaplasty?
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes or reduces the labia, the folds of skin that surround the vaginal opening. It can focus on the labia minora (the inner folds), the labia majora (the outer folds), or both, depending on each patient's anatomy and goals.
Some women choose labiaplasty for aesthetic reasons, such as excess, sagging, or uneven tissue. Others want relief from irritation, rubbing, or discomfort during exercise, intercourse, or everyday activities. Labiaplasty is often combined with clitoral hood reduction so the surrounding areas look balanced. Every procedure is tailored to the patient, and Dr. Brady will walk through the options during your consultation.
What Are the Benefits of Labiaplasty?
Labiaplasty offers both physical and aesthetic benefits. For many women, the most noticeable change is comfort. Reducing excess labial tissue can ease the rubbing and irritation that make everyday life less comfortable.
Labiaplasty is also a single procedure with long-lasting results. Most women return to work and their normal routines within 2 to 3 days, and for most patients, results last long-term once healing is complete.
Improved appearance is another key benefit. Labiaplasty can create a firmer, smoother, and more balanced look and correct asymmetry, helping many women feel more confident in their bodies. The procedure is often paired with clitoral hood reduction for a more cohesive result.
Why Do Women Choose Labiaplasty?
Many patients choose to have labiaplasty for aesthetic reasons. They aren’t happy with the way their loose labial skin looks, and they feel less confident in their appearance and in intimate situations. Labiaplasty offers a firmer, younger appearance.
About half of the patients who come to Women’s Wellness Institute of Dallas for labiaplasty decide to have the procedure to resolve their discomfort. Common examples:
- They may experience irritation or uncomfortable bulging when wearing certain clothes, like a thong or yoga pants.
- They might not be able to enjoy their favorite activities, like horseback riding or spin.
- Sagging labial skin may interfere with intercourse or personal hygiene. Patients may have to move this tissue out of the way during sex or adjust this skin when placing a tampon.
Labiaplasty Before and After*
Each patient will begin with an initial consultation at Women’s Wellness Institute of Dallas. During this visit, Dr. Brady will take the time to get to know each patient and learn about her goals. Below are before-and-after photos of labiaplasty of the labia minora and labia majora, so patients can see the kinds of results that may be possible.
Labiaplasty of the Minora
*Results may vary.
Labiaplasty of the Majora
*Results may vary.
What Dr. Brady Discusses During Your Consultation
Dr. Brady emphasizes education as part of patient care. Here are some of the details she often discusses with patients:
- In addition to creating a firmer appearance, Dr. Brady can tailor the procedure in a way that may give the labia a pinker, more even tone.
- Excess skin often affects the area around the clitoris. To make the labia match aesthetically with this area, labiaplasty is usually paired with a reduction of the clitoral hood, either by removing skin at the side (hood reduction) or by lifting the hood (clitoropexy).
- Labiaplasty does not affect a woman’s ability to deliver vaginally in the future. The surgery also does not affect the G-spot, and because Dr. Brady does not operate on the clitoris or its nerves directly, the procedure is designed to protect sexual sensation.
During a patient’s consultation, recovery, restrictions, and pricing will be discussed in detail. Dr. Brady will also take the time to answer any questions a patient may have so each patient can confidently make a fully informed decision involving her individualized treatment plan.
Comparing Labiaplasty to Non-Surgical Solutions
Because Women’s Wellness Institute of Dallas specializes in sexual health and cosmetic gynecology, we offer expertise in a variety of procedures and can recommend an approach matched to each woman’s needs. Dr. Brady spends significant time in consultation with patients discussing treatment options and setting expectations for the degree of improvement they can expect. As an alternative to labiaplasty surgery, Dr. Brady can also provide patients with Aviva® Scarless Labiaplasty treatment. This procedure:
- Tightens the labia minora, labia majora, clitoral hood, and mons pubis decreasing size by approximately 30%.
- Improves clitoral stimulation.
- Decreases the incidence of recurrent vaginitis.
Best of all, the whole procedure takes just 60 minutes, meaning women can get back to their day in no time.
Patients who have more severely sagging skin should consider labiaplasty instead of Aviva.
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Here is a breakdown of what you can expect at each stage of your labiaplasty.
Before the Procedure
Once a patient decides they’re ready for labiaplasty, we will have them come in for a pre-operative appointment and provide them with prescriptions and resources to make their recovery more comfortable. For patients from outside of Dallas, Women’s Wellness Institute can schedule appointments in a way that decreases the amount of travel.
During the Procedure
Procedures will take place in an accredited outpatient surgical center. Most patients will have a labiaplasty under local anesthesia, though Dr. Brady can also perform the surgery with IV sedation or general anesthesia. The specific techniques that she will use will depend in part on whether the surgery focuses on the labia majora, the labia minora, or both.
Dr. Brady uses an Ellman® scalpel for labiaplasty procedures to give patients a more aesthetically appealing outcome and faster recovery. This device applies radiofrequency energy, revising the sagging skin while preventing damage to surrounding tissue. She will close the site with dissolvable stitches that should go away within 4-6 weeks.
"Dr. Brady is wonderful! She is so caring and willing to spend as much time needed answering questions & explaining procedures. My results are great & I can’t imagine going through this with anyone but her."
Recovery After Labiaplasty
Following surgery, patients will have a short rest at the outpatient center before getting a ride home with a friend or family member. Dr. Brady will provide them with her mobile phone number so that she be is available to answer their questions as soon as possible.
The morning after labiaplasty, we will ask patients to come in for an examination to make sure they are healing well and to begin a regimen of antibiotics. Most women take 2-3 days off from work and their normal routines. During recovery, follow these guidelines:
- Treat the surgical site with ice packs for the first three days: 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off.
- Use a stool softener to prevent constipation.
- Don’t exercise for at least two weeks and then only with medical approval.
- Wear loose clothing, avoid using tampons, and do not participate in oral sex, anal sex, or intercourse, for six weeks or until Dr. Brady clears you.
- Do not soak in water including bubble baths and hot tubs.
Most of our patients describe the pain related to recovery as manageable, and many ease post-operative pain merely with over-the-counter medications. As the nerves heal and the stitches dissolve, patients may feel itching, which they can treat with Benadryl® as well as with the lidocaine ointment our practice provides. These symptoms usually subside after 7-10 days.
Patients will have mostly healed six weeks after labiaplasty, though it will take 4-6 months to see the final results of surgery. Around this time, we invite patients back to Women’s Wellness Institute of Dallas to make sure that they are completely happy with the improvement they’ve enjoyed from their procedure.
Pricing and Financial Options for Labiaplasty
As with any surgical or non-surgical procedure, the cost for labiaplasty varies from patient to patient. Usually fees range from $3,500 to $8,500 which includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee, facility fee, and all pre and post-operative appointments. A quote based on your specific medical history, physical exam and desired goals will be provided at the end of your initial consultation.
Schedule Your Labiaplasty in Dallas Today
Genetics, aging and weight changes can prevent women from looking the way they want, taking part in the activities they love, and enjoying intimacy to the fullest. To learn more about labiaplasty, contact Women’s Wellness Institute of Dallas online or by phone at +1 469-966-8799
Labiaplasty FAQs
What about financing for my labiaplasty procedure?
Women’s Wellness Institute of Dallas has made arrangements with CareCredit to offer financing plans including six months of no interest.
May I personally speak with other patients who have had labiaplasty performed by Dr. Brady?
Yes. Many of our previous patients have offered to speak with other women who are considering labiaplasty.
How many labiaplasties has Dr. Brady performed?
Labiaplasty has been a core part of Dr. Brady's practice since she founded Women's Wellness Institute of Dallas in 2006. Over that time, she has helped thousands of women with a wide range of cosmetic gynecologic concerns.
What symptoms are typical among women who elect to have labiaplasty?
Common complaints include labial pain and irritation from rubbing against clothing, especially jeans and workout clothes. Some women also experience interference with intercourse, tampon placement, urination, cycling or horseback riding, or notice a bulge when wearing certain clothes. For some women elongated or asymmetrical labia may cause embarrassment or interfere with a sexual relationship. A significant percentage of our patients simply do not like the appearance of their labia and request subtle sculpting.
What is the patient satisfaction rate for labiaplasty?
Labiaplasty has a high patient satisfaction rate of over 90%.
Most women are very happy with the results of their procedure and are glad they opted for it. Whether your concerns are aesthetic, functional, or both, labiaplasty can be an effective solution.
Does labiaplasty affect sensitivity?
Labiaplasty usually does not affect sensitivity. This is especially true when an experienced surgeon like Dr. Brady performs the procedure.
The surgery removes excess tissue from the labia minora and is designed to avoid the nerves responible for sensation.
Some patients experience temporary changes during the healing process, such as numbness or heightened sensitivity. These effects typically resolve as the tissues heal. Permanent changes are rare.
How soon after childbirth can I consider labiaplasty?
It's generally recommended that patients wait at least six months after childbirth before undergoing labiaplasty. This waiting period gives your body time to heal and allows any natural changes to the labia to stabilize.
Breastfeeding mothers might also want to wait until they have finished breastfeeding since hormonal fluctuations can affect tissue healing and sensitivity. A consultation with Dr. Brady can help determine the best timing for your procedure.
Can labiaplasty correct asymmetry of the labia?
Yes, labiaplasty is often performed to correct labia asymmetry. If one side is larger, longer, or differently shaped than the other, this procedure can help.
Correcting asymmetry is not just about looks. Asymmetry can also cause physical discomfort and irritation. During a labiaplasty, Dr. Brady can reshape and resize the labia to create more balance and symmetry.
The surgical technique will be tailored to your specific needs and aesthetic goals. Whether the asymmetry is due to genetics, aging, or childbirth, labiaplasty can help enhance the function and appearance of the labia.
How will labiaplasty affect my ability to engage in physical activities like cycling or running?
Engaging in activities like cycling or running too soon after surgery can cause discomfort and slow the healing process. Most patients avoid exercise for at least two weeks and resume only once Dr. Brady clears them.
Once healed, labiaplasty should not hinder your ability to exercise. In fact, many women find that the procedure alleviates discomfort during exercise. This is because excess or uneven labial tissue can cause irritation and pain.
Why Choose the Women's Wellness Institute of Dallas?
Labiaplasty is a personal decision, and the provider you choose matters. You deserve a team that takes the time to understand your concerns, explains your options clearly, and has the experience to help you feel confident in your results.
Women's Wellness Institute of Dallas is an all-female practice led by Dr. Wesley Anne Brady, a board-certified gynecologist with advanced training in cosmetic gynecology. Dr. Brady trained with two pioneers in the field and has since performed thousands of cosmetic gynecology procedures, helping women feel more comfortable in their bodies and more confident in everyday life.
What Sets Us Apart?
- Specialized Experience: Cosmetic gynecology and intimate wellness are central to Dr. Brady's practice, not an add-on.
- Thousands of Procedures: Dr. Brady's extensive surgical experience helps her plan each labiaplasty with precision and care.
- Surgical and Nonsurgical Options: From surgical labiaplasty to Aviva Scarless Labiaplasty, we can recommend the approach that best fits your anatomy and goals.
- All-Female Team: Our practice offers a private, supportive environment designed around women's comfort.
- Tailored to You: We plan every labiaplasty around your anatomy, concerns, and desired outcome.
- Judgment-Free Conversations: We want every patient to feel at ease discussing intimate concerns and asking questions.
- Personal Insight: Dr. Brady has undergone many of the treatments offered at the practice, giving her firsthand insight into what patients experience.
From your first consultation through your final follow-up, our team supports you every step of the way. Our goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident in your body, with results that look and feel natural.