Nymphoplasty

Enlarged labia minora protruding beyond the labia majora are a source of discomfort. Not only are they irritated by rubbing against lingerie, especially when playing sports, but they can also make wearing tight-fitting clothes such as swimsuits or jeans unsightly. What's more, they can sometimes interfere painfully with intimacy.The procedure, called reduction nymphoplasty, involves surgically reducing the width of the labia minora to that of the labia majora. Excess mucosa is removed and sutured with absorbable sutures to avoid painful thread removal. The operation is generally performed on an outpatient basis under vigorous anaesthesia, but can also be performed under general anaesthesia. The treatment of enlarged labia minora has become a frequent request to plastic surgeons because of the physical and aesthetic discomfort they cause.

How is nymphoplasty performed?

Labiaplasty" involves reducing the size of the genital labia minora in cases of hypertrophy. There are several surgical techniques for reducing the size of the labia minora, but the two main ones are the longitudinal technique and the V-plasty technique.

Longitudinal technique :

This is the most commonly used technique in France, and allows the excess part of the labia minora to be removed longitudinally from the skin and mucosa. In rare cases, dyspareunia may occur with this technique (pain during intercourse), but this is generally transient. Despite this, the satisfaction rate after this type of surgery is very high.

The V-plasty technique:

This more recent technique has the advantage of hiding the scar internally to reduce the risk of scar disunion. This technique can be used for medium to small reductions. In cases of major hypertrophy of the labia minora, this technique is not indicated.

Is this a frequent procedure?

Yes, these days patients no longer hesitate to resort to surgery to treat a deep-seated problem affecting their intimacy. Often it's friends who recommend a surgeon who has already successfully operated on them. The latest figures show that this procedure has been on the increase over the last ten years.

Is the nymphoplasty procedure painful?

Labia minora reduction surgery is not painful, although there may be some discomfort due to postoperative edema.

NB: If the pain is intense, you should contact your surgeon as soon as possible to check that there are no post-operative complications, which is rare in this type of surgery.

Does smoking slow down healing?

Smoking slows down post-operative healing, as nicotine has a vasoconstrictive effect on blood vessels. Smoking also increases the risk of scar disunion. That's why it's advisable to stop smoking before this type of surgery.

Operating suites :

Labia minora reduction surgery (nymphoplasty) is generally painless, although walking may be uncomfortable for the first few days.
Sutures are made with absorbable sutures, so there is no need to remove the sutures. A post-operative visit with your surgeon is recommended to check that healing is proceeding smoothly.
Sexual activity is possible after one month.

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