Labiaplasty is an aesthetic operation that provides for the surgical shaping of the vaginal inner lips (labia minora) when these tissues are overly large, sagging, or asymmetrical.

Congenitally large inner lips, childbirth, aging, hormonal changes, or deformations due to friction can cause both physical discomfort and aesthetic concerns.

Labiaplasty procedures performed at ClinicHaus target both functional and aesthetic improvement. The goal is not only to correct the external appearance but also to increase the patient’s daily life comfort and restore their self-confidence.

Therefore, each operation is planned specifically according to the structure of the genital area and the patient’s expectations.

Who is it Suitable For? (Indications)

• Significant size, sagging, and/or asymmetry in the inner lips

• Friction–irritation during sports (running, cycling, horse riding) or in tight clothing

• Difficulty with hygiene, frequently recurring irritation

• Pain/discomfort due to pulling–pinching during sexual intercourse

• Visual discomfort in swimsuits–underwear

• Loss of contour after childbirth or weight change

Situations for postponement/unsuitability: active infection, recent surgery/injury in the area, uncontrolled systemic diseases, pregnancy–early breastfeeding period (planned for later if the physician deems appropriate).

Which Techniques Are Used?

ClinicHaus surgeons prioritize tissue safety and a natural edge line:

• Wedge Resection: Wedge removal from the central part; advantage of preserving the natural edge tissue. Frequently preferred for asymmetry and sagging.

• Edge/Trim Resection: Thin removal from the edge line; effective for homogenizing a distinctly curved, pigmented edge.

• De-epithelialization (Superficial Tissue Reduction): A superficial method aiming to reduce volume while preserving vascularity and sensation.

• Composite Approaches: Combined planning according to asymmetry, sagging, and fold structure (e.g., wedge + edge leveling).

Parameters such as lip thickness, edge curvature/pigmentation, level of asymmetry, target size, and scar location determine which technique is chosen.

Clitoral Hoodoplasty

In some patients, the reduction of the inner lips is planned together with excess skin over the clitoris (clitoral hood). The goal is to reduce the upper folding, provide aesthetic balance, and preserve the natural contour. Hoodoplasty is performed with controlled removal, preserving sensory structures.

How is the Procedure Performed?

• Anesthesia: Local anesthesia + sedation or general anesthesia

• Duration: Average 30–45 minutes (may be longer in combinations)

• Technique: Surgery that minimizes bleeding with laser-assisted incision or advanced cutting–cauterizing technologies

• Suture: Thin aesthetic self-dissolving sutures; does not require suture removal

• Discharge: Most patients return home the same day

The ClinicHaus difference: Precise incision that reduces bleeding, tissue-respectful dissection, preservation of nerve/sensory structures, and symmetrical contouring.

Recovery Timeline (Realistic Timeline)

• First 24–72 hours: Edema/mild oozing is normal. Cold compress, elevation, regional hygiene recommended.

• 1st week: Walking, returning to desk work is mostly possible. Sutures dissolve on their own.

• 2nd–3rd week: Edema decreases; mild tension and sensitivity lessen.

• 4th–6th week: Return to sports and sexual activity with physician approval.

• 3rd month: Tissue maturation process is largely complete; scars soften, contour appears natural.

To avoid: Tight clothing, intense friction, pool/sauna for the first 2–3 weeks; sexual intercourse and intense sports for the first 4–6 weeks. A personal protocol is given for each stage.

Advantages of Labiaplasty

• Symmetry and natural contour

• Reduction of friction–irritation, ease of hygiene

• Comfort in tight clothing–sports–daily activities

• Increase in self-confidence and quality of life

• Scars are minimal and generally not noticeable

• Sexual function and sensory sensitivity are preserved

• Less bleeding and faster recovery with laser-assisted incision

Possible Risks and Clinical Precautions

As with any surgical procedure; edema, bruising, temporary numbness, asymmetry, individual differences in wound healing may rarely be seen.

ClinicHaus protocol:

• Techniques that reduce bleeding, tissue-preserving dissection

• Personalized antibiotic/analgesic and scar management recommendations

• Close follow-up with control appointments

• Targeted mini-corrections if revision is rarely needed (with objective indication)

Common Combinations

• Clitoral hoodoplasty: Aesthetic balance in those with excess upper folding

• Majora volume adjustment: Fat injection or filler for depressions/volume loss in the outer lips

• Vaginoplasty / Laser vaginal tightening: Holistic rejuvenation after childbirth

• Abdomen/buttock contour procedures: Proportional balance in postpartum aesthetic plans

Combination plans are determined for each patient, considering safety, duration, and recovery factors.

Frequently Asked Questions About Labiaplasty

Is it painful? In the first few days, soreness/tension is mild-moderate; managed with prescription painkillers. Will there be scars? Incisions overlap with anatomical lines; in most patients, they become indistinct. Will there be a loss of sexual sensation? No. Sensory structures are preserved; the target is aesthetic correction. How is hygiene managed? Gentle cleaning with warm water, physician-recommended ointments–barrier products, cotton underwear. Are the results permanent? Tissue removal is permanent; aging/hormonal processes continue their natural course. When will it take its final form? Usually, the contour looks natural within 8–12 weeks.

At the first consultation at ClinicHaus; measurement–asymmetry analysis, skin thickness/blood supply, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals are evaluated together. Realistic goals, scar locations, possible edema process, and combination options are discussed transparently. If necessary, expectation matching is done in the logic of before–after simulation.

Meet the ClinicHaus Experience in Inner Lip Aesthetics

Labiaplasty is a functional–aesthetic application that aims not only to “correct the appearance” but to simultaneously provide comfort, hygiene, and self-confidence. With the right technique and meticulous planning, the result is a natural, symmetrical, and balanced form.

ClinicHaus provides services at international standards in the field of women’s health and genital aesthetics in Istanbul, prioritizing patient comfort. Labiaplasty operations are performed with safe and minimally invasive surgical principles that respect the female anatomy.

Personalized planning is done for each patient by analyzing the genital area structure, skin thickness, and aesthetic goals. ClinicHaus surgeons provide a natural appearance with suture techniques that preserve aesthetic integrity.

Throughout the recovery process, patients are followed step-by-step with special care protocols. The goal is to achieve both physical comfort and aesthetic satisfaction at the same time.

Experience the expertise of ClinicHaus for a change that offers naturalness and aesthetics together with a holistic approach to women’s health.

Why ClinicHaus?

• An approach that respects female anatomy and prioritizes the function–aesthetic balance

• Laser-assisted and atraumatic surgical techniques

• Personalized technique selection (wedge, trim, de-epithelialization, composite)

• Dissolving aesthetic sutures, hidden scar principle

• Structured recovery–care protocol and close follow-up

• Holistic genital rejuvenation with combined plans if necessary