Obstetrics & Gynaecology Clinics Istanbul

Labia Majoraplasty Labia majoraplasty refers to surgical procedures performed to reduce the volume, tighten, or decrease the excess skin or size of the outer labia.Genital Outer Labia AestheticsIn women, the region observed as the outer part of the inner labia at the entrance of the vagina, covered with hair, is referred to as the "large genital lips" or "outer genital lips." In Latin languages, the outer labia are also known as "labia majora" or "labia externa." We call the excessive laxity and loss of elasticity in the skin of the labia majora, which is part of the outer structure known as the "vulva," "labia majora laxity" or "large labia sagging." In some cases, the labia majora may appear larger than normal without sagging or wrinkling, which can be aesthetically and psychologically discomforting. Although not as common as inner labia aesthetics, outer labia aesthetics have become a frequently chosen cosmetic procedure by patients in recent years. While only reduction is performed on the inner labia, genital aesthetic operations aimed at both enlarging, reducing, and tightening can be performed on the outer labia. This section will discuss the reduction and aesthetic surgeries of the outer genital lips, also known as "labia majoraplasty." Particularly in individuals who experience rapid weight fluctuations or lose weight quickly after gastric sleeve surgery, outer labia sagging can become a significant aesthetic concern. The outer genital lips are fleshy tissue protrusions covered with hair, located on the outer part of the inner labia. They form the largest part of the external genital area known as the "vulva" in women. Structurally, they are situated on both sides of the pelvis, usually extending from the pubic area to the perineum. The outer genital lips are considered a continuation of the "mons pubis," known as the "pubic mound."