The inner lips have important functional tasks in the female genital area. They act as the external barrier of the vagina and protect it from external factors. Their extensions cover the clitoris and balance the level of sexual pleasure.
The fact that the inner lips (labia minora) in the external genital area of women are larger than normal creates a cosmetically undesirable appearance. In normal anatomical structure, the inner lips do not exceed the outer lips in size. In terms of color, the inner lips are lighter in tone than the outer lips. The inner lips being larger than the outer lips and having a darker tone in color is a cosmetically undesirable situation. In addition to cosmetic concerns, this situation creates hygiene problems and a tendency to infections. When wearing clothes such as swimsuits and tights, a puffy appearance occurs and causes discomfort. These complaints reduce self-confidence and sexual pleasure, significantly reducing the quality of life.
When performing labiaplasty surgery, care should be taken to preserve the functional properties of the labia minora. It should not be viewed as merely an aesthetic surgery. Labiaplasty surgery can be performed under general or regional anesthesia. The surgery takes approximately one hour. In the technique we apply, we remove the excess tissue on the inner lip. Since the excess tissue on the clitoris is also removed during the surgery, sexual pleasure increases after the surgery.
In addition to the large inner lips, sometimes there is also a loss of volume in the outer lips. In this case, in addition to the labiaplasty surgery, fat injection can be added to the outer lips to add volume.
Dr. Celal Alioğlu is a European Board Certified (FEBOPRAS) plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon in Istanbul with more than 15 years of experience. He trained in plastic surgery at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital and is a member of ISAPS, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Aesthetic Society and the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe.
His main focus is rhinoplasty, including revision, ethnic and piezo rhinoplasty, along with breast surgery and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Alioğlu does every consultation and operation himself, and most of his patients travel to Istanbul from abroad.
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