Any woman over 18 who is not satisfied with the appearance of her genitals or is bothered by the excessive size of her labia minora, due to predisposition or post-pregnancy size increase.
This condition often makes women feel self-conscious, affecting their sexual and love relationships, and may also cause them to experience difficulties and pain during sexual intercourses.
The choices of which procedure to undergo and which technique to use will be discussed with the surgeon during the first visit in order to clarify every possible doubt.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURE

This procedure can be performed either in ambulatory care facilities or in operating rooms under local anaesthesia, and involves the removal of labial excess mucous membrane through traditional incision and reabsorbable stitches or laser incision.

POST-OPERATIVE PHASE AND CONVALESCENCE

This procedure does NOT require overnight hospitalization, unless the patient asks for it or the surgeon finds it necessary.
During the post-operative phase the labia minora will look edematose (swollen) and often ecchymotic (bruised), and this condition will end in the space of 15-30 days, depending on the patient's predisposition. During this time sexual intercourses might be painful or even impossible to have.
The patient usually feels no or very little post-operative pain, which can be easily managed with painkillers.
During the first 7-15 days after the procedure the patient has to take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, or even other types of drugs if the surgeon or the anaesthetist find it necessary.
Intense physical activities and exercises must be suspended for about 15 days.

RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS

As after every surgical procedure some bleeding might occur, but it can be easily managed with local pressure dressing.
Considering the quick recovery and post-operative phase, this procedure gives excellent results at very low costs and with very a short convalescence time.
If the procedure is performed in a safe environment (Hospital operating rooms, Clinics and accredited Extended Care Facilities) and by qualified surgeons, there is no risk of major complications, as long as the patient follows thoroughly all the post-operative instructions given by the medical staff.

COSTS

Considering the wide range of prices of the substance used, the expenses to manage an adequate facility and of course the fee for the surgeon, this treatment can cost from 1.500€ up to 3.000€.