Labial Hypertrophy – How to Reduce Large Labia

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The of the labia varies from one woman to the other, just as people differ in their skin colour or facial characteristics. It is a common misconception that normal labia conform to one type of . However, many women may wish to alter the size and shape of the labia either because of or because they are simply unhappy with their . Labial hypertrophy affects many women in the UK.

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What is Labial Hypertrophy?

Labial is used to the common condition of enlarged labia, also known as vaginal lips. In many cases, there may be a significant degree of labia asymmetry. Although no woman has labia symmetry, when one labium is more than the other side, it is often highly and can result in a loss of . This type of labial is harmless because it is not to an medical condition.

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Causes of labial hypertrophy

Enlarged or hypertrophied labia can be caused by factors. In most cases, there may be no underlying cause. Just as the change in size and shape over the course of a woman’s life, the change in size and shape of the labia can change in response to hormonal fluctuations and the natural ageing process.

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Many women may develop large labia with age. As oestrogen levels decrease, the labial tissue may lengthen, as women approach menopause. This is a similar mechanism causing labial during . Changes in the levels of oestrogen can result in biological changes, and the growth of the labia is one example of this. Labial hypertrophy can also be caused by . The large labia in this situation is often due to blood flow to the vaginal area and this can result in of the tissues, and the area can often feel heavy.

Many cases of labial are related to genetics. Women may often find that their first-degree have also experienced labial enlargement, which has been present from birth. In those with a genetic predisposition to labial hypertrophy, it is possible to see labia before puberty develops.

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Symptoms of labial hypertrophy

The aesthetics of the labia is something very personalised to the individual and a wide range of may prompt women to seek attention. Having said that, most cases of labial that result in can be easily by a visual of the labia. Labial hypertrophy can result in a loss of confidence, with the inability to form relationships, and a reduction in for many affected women.

labia may occur on one or both sides, and labial hypertrophy can affect the labia minora and the labia majora. These outer lips sit on either side of the labia minora. Labial hypertrophy is to the enlargement of the labia minora or the inner lips. Women with big labia often have thickened labial tissue with a . This can result in the labia through clothing items, .

Besides considerations, labial can result in significant discomfort from irritation of the labia minora. Women often describe and when the labia minora are touched, as the inner lips contain more nerve than the labia majora. Enlarged labia can rub on clothing, resulting in and, eventually, . Women may during sexual intercourse due to large labia undue pressure on the genitalia. This problem can also occur during physical .

The of labial tissue and extra folds of skin may result in some women developing issues. Labial hypertrophy is linked with an incidence of bacterial and fungal infections.

Labial hypertrophy treatment

It is important to bear in mind that the of the is highly subjective. What is normal in one woman may be considered unsightly in another. No diagnostic tests can confirm labial hypertrophy. There is no official system of to the degree of hypertrophy of the labia. Every woman is different, and there will always be a degree of that can be considered a standard variant if this is barely noticeable.

Labial hypertrophy is not to overall health and . However, many women will wish to have treatment to alleviate functional of pain and irritation or for cosmetic . Labial is diagnosed after a physical examination by an expert . Our surgeons treat many women each year suffering from labial hypertrophy with to alter the size and shape of the labia.

, which is also known as labia reduction, is for women who consider their labia minora to be too big or uneven. A labia minora that is too large can cause during certain activities or while certain . There is a range of causes for a large labia minora. This includes hormonal changes, childbirth, ageing or simply the shape when you were born.

Labia minora – these are the inner lips that are made up of 2 folds of tissue that extend on each side of the vaginal opening (introitus). The labia minora can vary in the degree of pigmentation and are typically hairless.

Labia majora – these are the outer lips of tissue that extend backwards from the mons pubis. The labia majora contains hair, and its appearance can vary from full to looser and baggy appearance. can the labia majora by surgically loose skin.

Clitoris – The clitoris is oval-shaped and is an erectile mass of tissue located the urethral opening and is to the mons pubis. It contains many sensory nerve endings. A can reduce the size of the hood.

Mons pubis – the adipose tissue area in a shape above the labia and by pubic hair. The size of the mons pubis can be with a .

There is considerable variation in the appearance of the female genitalia. However, most women who request a labiaplasty typically have a very specific shape in which the labia minora or labia majora are overly prominent, whether in the front, middle or back part. It is not uncommon for there to be a amount of asymmetry between left and right labia minora and this can also be with a labiaplasty procedure.

Knowledge of the anatomy of the external is helpful for a better appreciation of the different .

Asymmetries can also exist in other areas such as the clitoral hood, thickness of labia minora or .

focuses on reducing, and contouring the labia minora and/or labia majora so you will no longer feel any discomfort. A hood reduction can also be if symptoms are experienced from too much tissue or in this area to effectively balance the appearance.

The labiaplasty consultation

At your consultation, you will undergo a full medical . A medical will be taken, and a thorough physical examination will be carried out. The will be fully explained. You will be able to express any concerns and have your about the answered. A customised treatment will then be prepared for you.

If you wish, your surgeon may be able to show you a selection of before-and-after of previous to show you what can be achieved with labia reduction surgery.

The best way to treat labial hypertrophy is with . the removal of excess labial tissue to achieve a appearance. There are two different types of . The first is the trim technique, which involves surgically making a linear to reduce the size of the enlarged labia. This technique is particularly useful for removing labial edges that appear pigmented. The desired result is smaller-sized labia that have a more uniform colour and an enhanced shape.

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The second for a labiaplasty is a wedge labiaplasty. This technique involves removing tissue by making a triangular-shaped cut in the part of the labia. The incision results in two edges that will be together to produce a labia. This type of often an excellent from the clitoral hood area without any potential irregularities in the labial edges.

The type of chosen to treat labial hypertrophy will depend on the tissue of the labia as well as your individual needs and . Our surgeons have over ten years of women in London and surrounding areas. We are home to female in all types of labial hypertrophy with surgery. If you would like to learn more about for labial hypertrophy and the , please us today and speak to one of our friendly and patient coordinators at .

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