Labiaplasty Conveniently located to serve Pittsburgh, Bridgeville, and Mt Lebanon
At Radiance Plastic Surgery in Bridgeville, labiaplasty is frequently performed to address cosmetic concerns with the appearance of the vagina and to improve the patient’s sexual experience. Under the care of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lori Cherup, labiaplasty patients can enjoy natural-looking, long-lasting enhancement with this surgical procedure.
What Is Labiaplasty Surgery?
Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery procedure for altering the labia minora (inner labia) and the labia majora (outer labia), the folds of skin surrounding the human vulva. In general, the female perineum, which includes the vulva (labia majora and minora, and clitoris), perineal body (muscle between the vagina and anus), the vagina, and the anus should look normal to a woman.
Enlargement or stretching of any of these tissues can lead to sexual dysfunction, difficulties with hygiene, and a less-than-feminine appearance. With menopause, there is thinning and atrophy of the structures. Childbirth can also cause unwanted changes in this area.
Dr. Cherup’s trained eye allows her to preserve the natural contour and pigmentation of the labia with minimal scarring while maintaining sensation and producing the most natural results. As a female plastic surgeon, you can trust Dr. Cherup to be discreet and answer your questions with care and respect.
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Is Labiaplasty Right for Me?
Labiaplasty may be right for you if you experience physical irritation, chafing, or self-consciousness due to enlarged or asymmetrical labia. It may affect your comfort during exercise, sexual activity, or when wearing tight clothes. You may also consider labia reduction if your labia have changed in size or shape due to childbirth, aging, or genetics.
Women who pursue this labiaplasty procedure often seek a more balanced, aesthetic appearance or improved intimate comfort. If you live in Bridgeville, Mt. Lebanon, or the Pittsburgh area and are considering female genital rejuvenation, this may be the right time to explore your options.
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Why Choose A Plastic Surgeon?
On some level, the aesthetic appearance of the female genitalia deserves as much consideration as the aesthetic appearance of any other part of the body. Many textbooks have been published on the principles of breast, eyelid, and facial plastic surgery. Still, there are no textbooks on perineal (that which encompasses the labia, clitoris, and vagina) rejuvenation. It is a fairly new subject.
Most published research on labiaplasty comes from gynecology, with limited input from plastic surgery. While plastic surgeons are open to learning from GYN colleagues, their techniques often overlook important factors like sensation, blood supply, and tissue viability. As a result, many plastic surgeons prefer to rely on proven principles of tissue rearrangement and healing.
Patients who seek consultation for labiaplasty feel that their labia minora or majora are enlarged, droopy, asymmetric, or deflated. They want the perineal area to look and feel normal, feminine, and not aged. Sometimes, their labia get pinched, torn, or abraded by exercise activities or clothes.
Your labiaplasty consultation with board-certified and renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Cherup will be private and quiet. She will listen to your concerns. She will examine your external perineum and diagnose asymmetries and abnormalities of proportion. She will propose a plan to remove excess tissue or plump up tissues that need to be improved.
Labiaplasty Surgery
The labiaplasty surgery usually lasts 1-1.5 hours. Our anesthesiologist will use IV sedation anesthesia to put you to sleep before injections numb the perineal tissues. Dr. Cherup uses the trimming technique for the labia minora tissues and clitoral hood. She uses a central wedge excision technique for the labia majora tissues.
All sutures are absorbable, and only a few knots must be removed by day 10. Ointment, perineal gauze, and an ice pack will be used as dressings as you move to our comfortable recovery room.
Post Operative Recovery
Discomfort will last for two to five days. Lying horizontally with an ice pack on your perineum to keep swelling to a minimum is the most important maneuver you can do for the first two to five days after surgery. Sitting is terrible for the swelling. Your perineum must be washed each time you urinate or move your bowels.
The bruising resolves in one week. You may return to work in one week. The final size and shape will be apparent in about three weeks. Taking a week off work and lying in a horizontal position will significantly reduce the swelling and make your recovery much more tolerable.
Risks of Labiaplasty Surgery
Prolonged swelling is usually caused by too much activity in the five days immediately after surgery. The swelling will eventually go down. Those with a job where they sit likely take the longest to recover from the swelling. It is very important that ice packs are used, and snug-fitting underwear that almost acts like a girdle is used to help put compression on the tissues.
Irregularities along the suture line can occur because these tissues are very soft and floppy when one is suturing them. Any palpable or visible irregularities can be addressed at three or four months after surgery. It is usually unnecessary.
Resulting asymmetries, meaning one side being larger than the other, could happen. Frankly, a little bit of asymmetry looks normal. If the asymmetry is causing you problems, experienced plastic surgeon Dr. Cherup and you will discuss any revision surgery needed.
Decreased sensation in your labia will happen in the initial week after surgery. It eventually should return to normal. Dr. Cherup has never encountered decreased sensation in the clitoris as a post-op problem.
Benefits of Labiaplasty
- Reduces irritation, chafing, or pulling during movement
- Restores natural labial contours
- Enhances intimate comfort
- Makes hygiene and wearing tight clothing easier
- Supports overall intimate plastic surgery goals
- Can be combined with perineal rejuvenation for enhanced outcomes
Price for Labiaplasty Surgery in Bridgeville
The cost of labiaplasty in Bridgeville, PA will depend on your unique anatomy and treatment goals. After Dr. Cherup determines the best surgical approach for your needs, the cost of your procedure will be reviewed with you.
| Surgery | Surgeons Fee Range | Operating Room Fee Range $ |
Anesthesia Fee Range | Appx Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labiaplasty | 2500.00 – 3500.00 | 800.00 – 1000.00 | 950.00 – 1050.00 | 4250.00 – 5550.00 |
Why Choose Radiance Plastic Surgery for Your Labiaplasty?
At Radiance Plastic Surgery, labiaplasty is performed by Dr. Lori Cherup, a board-certified plastic surgeon known for her skill and dedication to patient comfort. With extensive experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, Dr. Cherup takes a personalized approach to every labiaplasty, tailoring the technique to your anatomy and goals.
What makes Radiance stand out is the supportive and discreet care environment. Our medical staff is trained to guide you through every step—from your initial consultation to post-operative care—ensuring your questions are answered and your privacy is respected. At Radiance, your intimate procedure is handled with compassion, expertise, and attention to detail.
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Schedule a Consultation
To determine if labiaplasty in Bridgeville is the best way to achieve your body goals, schedule your consultation with Dr. Lori Cherup. At Radiance Plastic Surgery, your care is personalized, discreet, and grounded in experience, serving Bridgeville, Mt Lebanon, and the greater Pittsburgh area. Explore more of our body plastic surgery procedures to see how we can support your full rejuvenation goals. Call us at (412) 220-8181 or use our online form below.
