Refining Comfort & Confidence
Labiaplasty reshapes the labia minora—and when appropriate, the labia majora—to relieve irritation and achieve balanced, natural-looking contours. At Desert Bloom Plastic Surgery, Dr. Anthony Franklyn Colon customizes each procedure for your anatomy, comfort, and goals.
What Is Labiaplasty?
Labiaplasty is an outpatient surgical procedure that reduces and reshapes the inner vaginal lips (labia minora) and, when indicated, refines the outer lips (labia majora). Patients choose labiaplasty to alleviate pinching with clothing or exercise, minimize irritation, improve symmetry, or simply feel more confident in how they look and feel.
Benefits at a Glance
- Relief from pain and irritation: Eliminates rubbing, chafing, or pinching during exercise, intimacy, or when wearing tight clothing.
- Improved comfort in clothing: Helps leggings, swimsuits, and fitted garments feel more natural.
- Natural and balanced appearance: Creates symmetry while preserving the natural contour and pigmentation.
- Boosted confidence: Many patients feel more at ease in both daily life and intimate settings.
Who Is an Ideal Candidate?
You may be a candidate if you are in good health, have stable expectations, and are bothered by the size, shape, or symmetry of your labia—or experience irritation during daily activities or intimacy. Non-smokers or those able to pause nicotine products before and after surgery generally heal more predictably.
Techniques & Customization
Dr. Colon tailors technique to your anatomy and goals:
Trim (Edge) Resection
- Removes a slender strip along the free edge to reduce length and smooth contour—helpful for darker-edge prominence or uneven borders.
Wedge Resection
- Removes a V-shaped wedge from the central labia to reduce projection while preserving the natural edge and color transition.
Clitoral Hood Refinement (When Indicated)
- Selective reduction of excess prepuce tissue for balance. Neurovascular structures are protected to maintain sensation.
- Anesthesia: Local with oral sedation or general anesthesia.
- Typical time: 60–90 minutes
Recovery Timeline
- Days 1–3: Rest, cool compresses as directed; swelling and tenderness are expected.
- Days 3–5: Many return to desk work and light walking; continue gentle cleansing.
- Weeks 2–3: Most bruising resolves; resume low-impact activities.
- Weeks 4–6: Avoid sexual activity, tampon use, and high-impact exercise until cleared.
- 6–8+ weeks: Swelling refines and results settle; scars continue to mature for several months.
Risks & Considerations
All surgery involves some risk. Potential concerns include bleeding, infection, asymmetric healing, delayed wound healing, changes in sensation, or need for revision. Choosing an experienced surgeon and following aftercare instructions help minimize these risks.
Techniques are designed to preserve neurovascular structures. Many patients report improved comfort, which can positively affect intimacy.
Incisions are placed in natural contours. With proper healing, scars are typically subtle.
Discomfort is usually well-controlled with prescribed medications and cool compresses.
Yes. It’s frequently combined with body contouring or breast procedures for a comprehensive plan, when medically appropriate. Combining Labiaplasty with Other Procedures.
For more comprehensive results, labiaplasty may be combined with:
- Clitoral hood reduction for improved definition.
- Labia majora reshaping or fat grafting for better contour.
- Monsplasty to reduce fullness above the pubic region.
You may also explore our Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, or Mommy Makeover pages for additional body-enhancing options.
Results are long-lasting. Natural aging, weight changes, and childbirth can alter tissues over time.
Why Choose Desert Bloom Plastic Surgery
- Fellowship-trained aesthetic plastic surgeon focused on natural, functional outcomes
- Private, discreet environment with patient-first comfort
- Comprehensive counseling and personalized recovery plan
- State-of-the-art safety protocols
Why Choose Desert Bloom Plastic Surgery
- Fellowship-trained aesthetic plastic surgeon focused on natural, functional outcomes
- Private, discreet environment with patient-first comfort
- Comprehensive counseling and personalized recovery plan
- State-of-the-art safety protocols
Schedule Your Labiaplasty Consultation in St. George
If you are considering labiaplasty in St. George, Utah, Dr. Anthony Colon and the team at Desert Bloom Plastic Surgery are here to guide you with expertise, compassion, and discretion. Schedule your confidential consultation today and take the first step toward restored comfort, balance, and self-confidence.
Call us at (435) 627-8150 or request an appointment online.