Labia reduction is becoming more popular as acceptance of cosmetic and reconstructive vaginal plastic surgery becomes mainstream thought. Labia reduction surgery and vaginal tightening or vaginal rejuvenation are becoming as nearly as common today as other cosmetic surgeries, including breast implants and rhinoplasty. New advances in labioplasty and vaginoplasty have lessened the pain, scarring and recovery time and can correct vaginal abnormalities or restore the vagina to a more youthful tightness. Understanding Labiaplasty and Vaginal Rejuvenation Labia reduction is performed for women who have problems with large labias, uneven labias or other female genital issues. Labiaplasty allows the reduction of large labia (labia majora and labia minora) to reduce the size and appearance and correct unevenness or irregularities. Many women are uncomfortable because they have a large protuberance of their labia minora or labia majora. This may cause embarrassment during sexual activity, can result in lowered self-esteem, and in some cases causes pain and discomfort because the protruding labia may catch and rub on clothing. Labiaplasty can be done for two reasons: medical reasons and aesthetic or beautification reasons. Medical Reasons for Labia Reduction Surgery Medical reasons for labia reduction (labiaplasty surgery) include the removal of excess tissue from large or thick labias that can result in uncomfortable irritation in tight clothing and may cause discomfort when participating in sports or other types of physical activities. In some of these circumstances, the women were born with large labias but other women may develop this condition after stretching of the vaginal tissues from childbirth or simply from aging. Plastic surgery of the labia provides a safe solution to most medical...
