We identify areas of discomfort
We distinguish how it looks when standing from where it rubs during movement. We check not only left–right length, but also thickness and how the folds around the clitoris connect.
Women's Aesthetic Care
labia minora surgery
Extra labia minora tissue is adjusted to address concerns about friction and shape.
At a labiaplasty consultation in Sasang, Busan, please describe your preferred appearance and discomfort in daily life separately.
What does this surgery involve?
Labiaplasty adjusts protruding or elongated labia minora tissue to change its length and contour. We plan the procedure by reviewing the areas that rub against clothing or fold inward, together with the shape you want.
- The area you want to change
- Thin skin folds on the inner vulva
- How we approach it
- Excision of excess tissue · contour adjustment · closure
- Goal of the change
- Adjusting protruding length and left–right balance
See how change is made.
The design is based on the tissue that will remain
Methods differ, such as reducing along the edge or excising a wedge-shaped portion. The appropriate extent is chosen with skin redundancy and sensation in mind.
We align the contour and close with sutures
Planned tissue is adjusted and then sutured. Independent of whether a laser is used, the extent of excision, suturing, and wound care affect the result.
What change are you aiming for?
Length and left–right difference
The goal is to adjust the length and contour of the protruding part; complete symmetry is not guaranteed.
Rubbing and inward rolling
The aim is to ease friction and pulling caused by labia minora tissue. Pain from other causes needs a separate evaluation.
We look together for ways to ease the discomfort.
The length, folds, and left–right difference of the labia minora vary from person to person. If everyday movement or clothing causes repeated irritation, we examine the cause and review both the possible help and the burdens of surgery to reduce tissue.
You can hear an explanation during your visit, review what you need to know, and then decide.
When and where does it feel uncomfortable?
Friction during movement
Please tell us which activities cause irritation, such as walking, exercise, or cycling.
Skin and mucosal symptoms
If itching or stinging is also present, inflammation or a skin problem may need to be checked first, separately from a surgery consultation.
Thoughts about appearance
You can describe the change you want without using someone else's appearance as a target. We look at what is possible for your own anatomy.
We explain the extent of surgery and the instruments used as separate points.
Surgery to adjust labia minora tissue
Resection and suturing are planned with the area of concern and the tissue to be preserved in mind. The clitoral hood and labia majora are separate areas, so the need to treat them is assessed independently.
When a laser is used
A laser is one type of tool used in surgery. It does not by itself determine the extent of tissue removal or recovery. Confirm the device and method during consultation.
We connect care from the examination through after you go home.
An examination to determine the treatment area
We compare the change you want with the actual tissue, and you will be told which areas would be operated on and which tissue should be left.
Confirm the schedule and preparation
Please share your medications, allergies, and previous surgery history. We will confirm fasting for anesthesia, whether you need someone to accompany you home, and how long you may need to adjust work.
What to watch during recovery
You will receive guidance on how to clean the wound, how to use prescribed medicines, and your next visit. Exercise and sexual activity are resumed after recovery is confirmed.
Changes during recovery and the limits of surgery
Your schedule needs some flexibility
Swelling and pain ease at different rates. We cannot promise full recovery by a specific date, or that no scar will remain.
Contact us if it worsens
If there are concerning changes such as increasing bleeding or pain, or a wound opening, contact the medical facility where you had surgery.
Side effects and precautions
The information below is general guidance about labia minora surgery. Whether these changes occur, and how marked they are, differs from person to person. The risks that apply to you are reviewed at a visit.
Risks that should be explained to you
Bleeding, infection, scarring, changes in sensation, or pain may occur. Ask also about cases where discomfort remains or further treatment is needed.
Bleeding
A small amount of blood may stain a pad right after surgery. If bleeding continues or the amount increases, contact the clinic where you had surgery even before the scheduled visit.
Swelling
Swelling can appear while you heal, and how quickly it goes down differs from person to person. While swelling remains, the two sides may look different, so appearance during that time is a poor basis for judging the result.
Infection
Fever, redness spreading around the wound, or pus or foul-smelling discharge may need to be checked for possible infection. Please be examined rather than changing medicines on your own.
Asymmetry and wound separation
Perfect symmetry is not a result everyone has, and the wound may separate. If it looks open or does not seem to be healing, contact the clinic instead of waiting for the next appointment.
Precautions before surgery
Tell us about medicines you take, allergies, and any previous surgery or anesthesia. Whether you need to fast, have someone go home with you, and adjust your schedule can differ with the anesthesia and the extent of surgery.
Precautions after surgery
Keep the wound clean and dry in the way you were instructed, and reduce pressure and friction. Resume exercise and sexual activity after healing is checked, and do not remove stitches yourself.
This is general medical information. Symptoms and recovery differ from person to person, and the specific way to care for the area is decided at a visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do both sides need to look the same to be considered normal?
Perfect symmetry is not a measure of health. Differences may remain after surgery, and actual discomfort and tissue function are considered together.
Do I have to decide on surgery right after consultation?
You can hear the explanation and take time to think. Confirm whether the change you hope for is possible and whether you can manage the recovery schedule before deciding.
Do labia minora reshaping and labiaplasty refer to the same surgery?
Both expressions can refer to surgery that adjusts the length and contour of labia minora tissue. Beyond the name, it is important to understand the extent of removal, suturing method, tissue to preserve, expected changes and demands of recovery.
In what situations can labia minora surgery be discussed?
You can seek a consultation when labia minora tissue is repeatedly caught or rubbed by clothing or movement and daily life is uncomfortable. Shape alone does not mean surgery is needed. If itching or redness suggests inflammation or a skin problem, that cause is looked at first. Whether surgery is suitable, and what change can be expected, differs from person to person and is judged after an examination.
What kind of anesthesia is used?
The anesthesia method can differ with the extent of surgery and your health. The visit explains which anesthesia will be used and how to prepare, including fasting, and checks medicines, allergies, and previous anesthesia. Reactions to anesthesia can also differ from person to person.
How long does recovery take?
How quickly swelling and pain settle differs from person to person. General guidance says pain, bruising, and swelling may continue for about 2 weeks, and the skin may take longer to heal. That period is only a reference. Your own schedule follows the instructions of the clinician who has seen the extent of surgery and the wound.
What side effects can occur?
Bleeding, swelling, infection, wound separation, asymmetry, scarring, a change in sensation, or pain can occur. Not all of them occur, and they do not occur to the same degree. There are individual differences. If bleeding increases, pain worsens, or you develop fever, pus, or an opening in the wound, contact the clinic where you had surgery even before the scheduled visit.
When can daily activities start again?
Start with lower-strain activities such as walking. Activities that press or pull on the wound, such as sitting for a long time, exercise, and sexual activity, are resumed after healing is checked. When daily life can resume depends on the extent of surgery and how you are healing. It cannot be said that everyone is back to usual by a specific date.
Feel free to bring your questions.
Please tell us what is bothering you and your previous examination and treatment history. Together we will confirm the care you need.
LILEAP WOMEN'S CLINIC, Sasang, Busan · Care from a female obstetrics and gynecology specialist
Unit 901, 200 Sasang-ro, Sasang-gu, Busan
Lileap Women's Clinic is conveniently accessible via Sasang Station on the light rail, Sasang Station on subway Line 2, and Sasang Bus Terminal.
Before your visit, confirm the clinic schedule and any preparation when booking or by phone.
This is general medical information. Individual care plans and what is offered at the clinic are confirmed during consultation.