Question: Is a Labiaplasty Safe?
Answer: There are risks with any form of surgery, and a labiaplasty, although considered relatively safe, is no different. Along with the usual surgical risks such as a reaction to anesthesia and infection, there are risks that are specific to having a labiaplasty. These include:
- Bleeding: Due to the large number of blood vessels within the labia
- Nerve Damage: Hypersensitivity (increased sensitivity) or loss of sensation that impairs sexual arousal and pleasure
- Tight Scars: Makes vaginal penetration painful
- Painful Scarring: Lasting pain in scars
- Incision Breakdown: Opening of an incision before it is fully healed
- Asymmetry: Labia do not appear equal in shape
- Unacceptable Cosmesis: Dissatisfaction with the final appearance
It is important that you ask your surgeon any questions that you might have regarding the risks of a labiaplasty.
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