How to Choose a Surgeon for Labiaplasty

Women of all ages and walks of life get labiaplasty. The procedure reduces and reshapes the labia minora. Some women are born with a large labia, others develop it after childbirth or with age. The condition often causes embarrassment with their sexual partner. Some women may feel unattractive and intercourse can be painful. Not every surgeon performs labiaplasty so it's important to do your homework before selecting your doctor.

Instructions

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  Examine the doctor's credentials. The surgeon should be board certified in either gynecology or plastic/cosmetic surgery. You must find out how many procedures he has done in the last month and last year. The key is to find someone who performs labiaplasty once a week. The more often they do it, the better they'll be.

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  Meet with the surgeon. Make sure her personality meshes well with yours. Make sure she has the experience, knowledge and sensitivity you're looking for. Labiaplasty is a sculpting process. The tissue that's removed cannot be replaced and that should be very important to your surgeon.

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  Visit the facility. Verify that it is clean. See if the post-op recovery room is comfortable. If you're traveling for the surgery, ask about overnight recovery options. Make sure the facility is state certified.

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  Ask for examples. See pre and post-operative photos. Have him explain the pre-op problem and show the solution. Make sure he shows you digitally what your expectations should be.