Vulvoplasty

Surgical interventions for aesthetic purposes performed on the vulva are called vulvoplasty, that is, outer lip aesthetics. 

The aesthetic appearance of the genitals in women affects their self-confidence and sexual life. In the structure of the sexual organ; There are inner lip, outer lip, clitoris, urethra and vagina entrance. This structure is called the vulva.The most important structure of the genitals of women is the outer lips.

The outer lip is the structure that extends from the front to the back on both sides and is thicker and fuller than the inner lip. The structural length of the outer lip is 7 or 9 cm from the front to the back, and its width is between 2 and 4 cm. The shapes, sizes, colors and fullness of the outer lips in the genital area vary from person to person. 

The appearance of the outer lip can also change according to the characteristics such as the geography of the women, the races of the women, and the ages of the women. The outer lip structure of young women appears fuller and more alive, while the outer lip structure of older women appears more drooping.

What is Outer Lip Sagging?

The size and fullness of the outer lip of the genitals of women determine the shape of their vulva. The outer lips may be larger and fuller in some women, and weaker in some women. In some women, both outer lips may be asymmetrical. Due to the genetic structure, the outer lips of people can be much fuller than normal. 

Aesthetically, this can cause unsightly appearances. The fact that the outer lips are too full can cause not only aesthetics, but also the formation of bad odor and bacteria with the accumulation of sweat and body fluids. For this reason, women’s health and sexual life can be affected.

Who is a Good Candidate for Vulvoplasty?

The patient who will undergo vulvoplasty should not have any health problems and this operation is not suitable for patients with blood coagulation problems. This operation is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Every woman over the age of 18 can have a vulvoplasty. If the outer lip area in women is deformed, sagging occurs, or if the outer lips are larger or smaller than they should be, they are suitable candidates for vulvoplasty.

What is Vulvoplasty Operation?

Vulvoplasty operation is performed for people who are disturbed by the overdevelopment of the outer lip structures. It does not matter whether the woman had sexual intercourse or not had sexual intercourse for the vulvoplasty operation. Since the area where the vulvoplasty surgery is performed and the area where the hymen is located are very far from each other, it does not harm the hymen. However, a woman who has a vaginismus problem overcomes the vaginismus problem she has experienced with outer lip surgery and can enjoy sexual intercourse.

What is Outer Lip Reduction;Vulvoplasty?

The full outer lips in the vaginal area can be reduced by liposuction. If the woman has too much outer lip fullness, liposuction alone is not enough and a surgical procedure is performed to reduce the outer lip. In this case, part of the outer lip is cut and removed. The outer lip reduction operation is performed with local anesthesia. However, if the patient is going to have another procedure together with this operation, general anesthesia should be applied.

What is Outer Lip Augmentation Vulvoplasty?

In some women, the outer lips are weaker and thinner than they should be. The outer lips that do not have sufficient fullness cause the inner lips to appear more prominent. The vulva is given a fuller form by injection of fat. For example, from various regions in the woman’s body; Fat tissue is taken from regions such as hips, abdomen and legs and transferred to the outer lips. Some of these transferred fats can be absorbed from their bodies, however, the rest is sufficient for the structure of the outer lips. If necessary, the process can be repeated. Fat transfer is performed with general anesthesia to the patient.

What is the Recovery Process After Vulvoplasty?

The vulvoplasty operation generally takes 60 minutes. After the operation, the person can get some rest and return home after a short time. Vulvoplasty is not a painful operation. Therefore, the recovery process is fast. The patient can take a shower 3 days after the operation. In vulvoplasty, stitches that disappear on their own are used, so dressing is not done. During this period, the patient should pay attention to genital hygiene. Sensitivity in this area continues for about 3 weeks and the patient can have sexual intercourse after the 3rd week.

How Much does Vulvoplasty Cost?

The subject that womens are most curious about is the cost of vulvoplasty. The reason for this is that what kind of procedure will be applied to the woman, which technique will be used in the woman’s operation, and the experience of the doctor who performs the operation affects the price of vulvoplasty. To give an example, vulvoplasty prices may be lower if the patient is given fullness to the lips by showering only with fat injection. However, vulvoplasty operation costs may be higher if the drooping skin is removed with an incision. In general, vulvoplasty prices are not very high. It is possible to have vulvoplasty with a not very high budget. 

Vulvoplasty price varies according to the experience of the doctor. Choosing a doctor is very important in vulvoplasty surgery to get good results. In order to get more detailed information about the vulvoplasty and to get information about the technique suitable for you, you should be examined by our doctor. 

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