What is Labiaplasty Turkey?
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the vaginal lips aesthetically and functionally. When excess, asymmetry or sagging tissue in the inner (labia minora) or outer (labia majora) lips causes aesthetic discomfort, it is an intervention in which the surgeon excises the excess skin and mucosal tissue using fine surgical suture techniques; the lip contour is restored to a balanced, symmetrical and anatomically natural appearance. The aim is to both reduce friction and irritation in the area and to restore aesthetic integrity.
Why is Labiaplasty Performed?
Many women constantly feel discomfort due to the protrusion of the inner labia tissue during bikinis, tight clothing or sports activities. The compression of the inner labia tissue during activities such as long-term cycling, motorcycle or horseback riding can cause pain and irritation. In addition, congenital asymmetric development, loosening due to aging or loss of elasticity after birth trigger aesthetic concerns. Labiaplasty eliminates these complaints, both increasing comfort and strengthening the patient’s self-confidence.
In Which Cases Is Labiaplasty Necessary?
Labiaplasty is recommended for women who have serious asymmetry, sagging or excess volume in the inner or outer labia. Excess labia tissue that causes pain due to friction during sexual intercourse or a feeling of being caught and pulled by underwear in tight clothing can be easily eliminated with labiaplasty. In addition, recurring health problems such as hygienic difficulties, chronic fungal or bacterial infections also indicate the need for labiaplasty. Some women may also choose this procedure in search of aesthetic perfection alone.
How is Labiaplasty Performed?
The patient is laid down in the appropriate position on the gynecological table under local anesthesia or light sedation. The surgeon plans the excess tissue by marking it in the form of a triangle or button hole. The most commonly used “trim” or “wedge” method for reducing the inner lip involves cutting and removing a thin tissue on the skin or mucosal surface and combining the edges with dissolvable stitches. The stitch line is made parallel to the natural lip contour and as invisible as possible, ensuring the longevity of the aesthetic result.
How Long Does Labiaplasty Surgery Take?
Labiaplasty surgery is usually completed in 45 minutes to an hour. If local anesthesia is preferred, patients can return home the same day; if it is performed under sedation or general anesthesia, they are discharged after a few hours of observation. The duration of the operation may be slightly longer depending on the scope of the surgical plan and if additional procedures (such as hoodoplasty or clitoral hood correction) are performed in the same session.
What Is The Recovery Process Like After Labiaplasty?
After the surgery, regional edema, mild bruising and tenderness may be observed for the first 24–48 hours; these symptoms decrease rapidly with cold compress applications and rest. Tight clothing and exercise should be avoided for the first week, and keeping the area dry with sanitary pads minimizes the risk of infection. Dissolvable stitches usually disappear on their own within two to four weeks. Sexual intercourse, tampon use and intense physical activity should be postponed for at least four to six weeks until the tissue matures. A six-week follow-up examination is performed to evaluate the final results and confirm the patient’s comfort. After recovery, as the outer and inner lip contours gain a balanced, symmetrical and aesthetic appearance, daily life, sports and sexual life are continued with increasing comfort.
Who is Labiaplasty Suitable For?
Labiaplasty is suitable for all adult women whose inner lips are congenitally large, asymmetrical, or sagging and excessive as a result of birth, aging and hormonal changes; and who experience constant discomfort, irritation or pain due to sports, cycling, tight clothing, sexual intercourse or hygienic reasons.
Advantages of Having Labiaplasty:
With labiaplasty, excess tissue is removed and the inner and outer lip contour is corrected, friction and irritation are eliminated, hygienic comfort is increased, self-confidence increases in tight clothing and swimsuit use, comfort is provided during sexual intercourse and the psychological satisfaction of women increases significantly due to aesthetic integrity.
Labiaplasty Prices 2025
As of 2025, labiaplasty prices in Turkey vary between 2,4000 $ and 2,800 $ depending on the operation technique, location of the clinic and surgeon experience, with basic packages under local anesthesia being priced at 2,4000 $ and 2,800 $, and extended packages including sedation or combined genital aesthetic applications being priced at 2,4000 $ and 2,800 $.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is labiaplasty a painful procedure?
Since local anesthesia or light sedation is used during labiaplasty, patients usually describe only a slight pressure or tension sensation; the perception of pain during surgery is almost zero. In the first 24–48 hours after the procedure, there may be slight swelling, tenderness and occasionally minimal pain in the labia tissue, but these complaints can be easily controlled with prescription mild painkillers. Therefore, labiaplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that offers a comfortable recovery process.
Will there be any scars after labiaplasty?
The incisions made during inner lip aesthetics are planned as thin lines parallel to the natural lip folds and creases. These incisions, which are closed with thin, dissolvable stitches, blend in with the skin tone and texture over time, leaving a scar that is difficult to see. In the first few months, a slight pinking or thin line-shaped scar may be noticeable; however, by six months, the scar tissue matures, color harmony is achieved, and it blends with the surrounding tissue.
When will sexual life return to normal?
After labiaplasty, penetrative activities such as sexual intercourse, tampons or vaginal douches should be postponed for at least four to six weeks for the suture line to heal completely. If the wound line is completely closed and the edema has decreased in the control examination starting from the fourth week, intercourse can be safely resumed with the approval of the physician. By the sixth week, most patients are completely comfortable both physically and psychologically.
Is labiaplasty a permanent procedure?
Once the inner labia tissue is removed by surgical excision, it is extremely rare for it to regain volume or sag. A very slight sagging due to aging may be observed, but the surgical correction is permanent; the effect of labiaplasty is preserved in the long term within the normal skin elasticity and durability of the tissue in the following years.
What should be taken into consideration after surgery?
It is important to keep the area clean and dry in the first 48 hours, and to avoid tight clothing, sports activities and heavy lifting. Applying warm water to the area instead of hot water when bathing and choosing hygienic cotton underwear reduces the risk of infection. Dressing should be done with soothing creams and antibacterial lotions recommended by the doctor; if the stitches are dissolvable, they do not need to be removed, and the instructions given for wound care should be followed meticulously.
Does sagging inner labia reduce pleasure?
Excessively large or sagging inner labia tissue can negatively affect arousal by increasing friction and pain during sexual intercourse. This excess can suppress pleasure mechanisms by causing a feeling of tension and loss of comfort. When the labia contour is brought to an ideal level with labiaplasty, friction is reduced, penetration is more comfortable and the intensity of pleasure increases.
How many days does it take for vaginal inner lip aesthetics to heal?
Swelling and bruising decrease rapidly in the first week after the procedure; basic healing is completed within 10–14 days. By the second week, edema has largely decreased. It takes 4–6 weeks for the suture line to fully settle and for the skin barrier to regain its former strength.
Is it normal for inner lips to sag in virgins?
Yes, the size and sagging of the inner lip tissue can be seen at any age depending on congenital genetic factors, connective tissue structure and hormonal differences. Since it is not directly related to sexual activity, it is also considered normal as an anatomical variation in virgin women.