(Labia Reduction Surgery, Vaginal Rejuvenation)
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At Appleby Plastic Surgery, we treat labiaplasty with care, sensitivity, and technical precision. You’ll be heard without judgment, and supported through every step of your experience.
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces the size or reshapes the inner labia (labia minora). It’s often done to relieve physical discomfort during activities like exercise or intimacy, to address changes after childbirth or aging, relieve pinching or chafing, and to restore confidence in your body.
such as the Mommy Makeover.
Combination with other procedures
removes excess tissue that covers the clitoris.
Clitoral hood reduction
removes a V-shaped section for a more natural contour.
Wedge technique
removes excess tissue along the edge of the labia.
Trim technique
The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, and takes approximately one hour.
In select patients, this procedure can be performed under local anesthesia alone, which will significantly reduce the cost of the operation.
Dissolvable sutures are used to avoid the need for suture removal.
how it
works—
Your surgical plan may involve:
Labiaplasty typically involves trimming or reshaping the labia minora so that they sit flush with, or just inside, the labia majora. The goal is to improve symmetry, reduce excess tissue, and relieve irritation caused by twisting, tugging, or friction.
Women have hormonal changes due to pregnancy, puberty, menopause, and age that can affect the size and color of these tissues, as well as result in atrophic changes and asymmetry.
what to
expect —
Your surgeon and nurse will walk you through your personalized recovery plan.
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Cold compresses and supportive undergarments help manage swelling.
Avoid tight clothing, cycling, or intercourse for several weeks.
Most patients return to desk work within 3 to 5 days.
In general, here’s what most labiaplasty patients experience:
Final results are visible in 2 to 3 months, once swelling fully subsides.
Full result
Resume exercise and intimacy once cleared. Scarring continues to mature.
4–6 weeks
Swelling, mild discomfort, limited movement. Most return to light activity within 5 days.
First week
A “day procedure” involving 1 to 1.5 hours under local anesthesia with sedation. Dissolvable sutures used.
Surgery
We’ll discuss your concerns and goals in a private setting.
Consultation
what to expect
stage
Labiaplasty
Procedure —
why choose
appleby—
Our clinic was designed to make your experience easier—from streamlined consults to overnight care, and everything in between.
Team of top-tier surgeons
collaborating to craft your ideal outcome.
Technical mastery
to handle complex cases and deliver results that restore confidence.
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A final result that meets our high standards and achieves your goal.
Precision-focused results
to ensure your entire experience, from consult to recovery, is positive.
Seamless care
FAQs ABOUT
Labiaplasty—
Many people opt for labiaplasty to reduce physical discomfort during exercise or intimacy, while others want to restore a more symmetrical or youthful appearance after childbirth or aging.
Will it affect sexual sensation?
Labiaplasty is generally considered cosmetic and is not covered by OHIP.
Is it covered by insurance or OHIP?
Yes. We often perform labiaplasty as part of a Mommy Makeover or on its own after postpartum recovery.
Can this be done after childbirth?
Scars are small, placed along natural folds, and fade significantly over time.
Are the scars visible?
Sensation is typically preserved. In some cases, patients report improved comfort and confidence during intimacy.