Nymphoplasty (or labia minora reduction surgery)

Procedure steps

• He will listen to you in order to understand your discomfort, its impact on your intimate life, and your specific requests relating to the labia minora.
• In the presence of his assistant, he will carry out a clinical examination of the labia majora, the extent of the hypertrophy and a possible asymmetry between your labia minora in order to suggest the most appropriate strategy of treatment corresponding to your anatomy and to your request.
• Dr. Petit will provide information on the scar positioning, treatment process and procedure limits, post-operative recoveries as well as main risks, so as to make an informed decision.

Good candidates for the nymphoplasty operation are those

• With a hypertrophy of one or both vaginal lips.
• With aesthetic and/or functional discomfort, causing sexual and psychological disorders.

General pre-operative instructions relating to aesthetic surgery

• Smoking cessation 1 month before and after the procedure.
• Discontinuation of medicines which increase bleeding 10 days before and after the procedure: aspirin, anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant medicines, vitamin E.

What to expect after surgery

An oedema (swelling) is classical and of variable duration, gradually subsiding within a fortnight.

The shower is authorized the day after the procedure and careful personal hygiene is recommended after urination.

The wearing of loose clothing is advised until healing is achieved.

The resumption of daily activities is possible the day following the procedure.

The resumption of professional activities is possible a few days following the procedure.

The resumption of sexual intercourse is possible 3 to 4 weeks following the procedure.

The resumption of sports activities can be done within 4 weeks following the operation.

Procedure risks

The complications of a nymphoplasty are weak and will be mentioned by Dr. Petit during the consultation. Pains are well soothed by analgesics.

Main risks are the following

In the first hours following the surgery:

• A haematoma.

In the post-operative month:

• A scarring disunity (opening of the scar).
• Transitory troubles of the labia minora sensitivity.
• An infection (prevented by careful genital hygiene).

Long-term result

The final result of labia minora reduction surgery is obtained between 3 to 6 months after the procedure, when the post-operative oedema has disappeared. The scars in the labia minora are virtually invisible. The result is stable and long-lasting.

The labia minora reduction surgery is a reliable and efficient procedure with significant aesthetic, functional and psychological benefits in patients wishing the operation.