Does Labiaplasty Affect Sensation?

Will I lose sensation with labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty does not cause loss of sensation. It is common for patients to worry whether the surgery will affect pleasurable sex sensations. It is important to note that labiaplasty does not adversely affect sexual sensations or libido because it only removes excess tissue, not nerve endings. In fact, it can even enhance a woman’s sex life by alleviating pain caused by low-hanging labia minora.

How does the surgery affect sex?

Aswith most surgeries, patients can expect to refrain from strenuous physicalactivity while they recover. This includes sex. Every woman heals at her ownpace. In general, however, most women can expect to refrain from sex for atleast four weeks and up to six weeks. Note that your surgeon may providedifferent instructions based on your unique health status and situation. Alwaysdefer to their post-operative guidance.

What’s involved with a labiaplasty procedure?

Theprimary goal of a labiaplasty is to reduce the size of the labia minora. Insome cases, patients may also benefit from an adjustment to the shape of thetissue. While every woman is a little different, the average size of the innervaginal lips is about 0.7 to 0.5 centimeters. This is measured from the lowestedge of the hanging labia minora to the upper skin fold. A typical labiaplasty willaim to reduce the tissue so that it falls within that average size range.

Thereare two main techniques a surgeon may use. The first is the simple trimprocedure. Just as the name implies, the surgeon trims away the excess tissueand applies sutures. In the wedge technique, the surgeon removes a partialthickness from the inner vaginal lips. This technique leaves the submucosatissue intact, allowing for a more natural post-surgery look.

Schedule aconfidential consult in Manhattan

Areyou fed up with painful friction and uncomfortable sex due to enlarged labiaminora? Take back control of your sex life by exploring whether a labiaplasty in NYCmight be right for you. You can schedule a confidential consultation with Dr.Thomas Loeb at his Manhattan office. Dr. Loeb is a board-certified plasticsurgeon with a long track record of success. Contact us today to request anappointment.