Maybe it never occurred to you, but the ultimate success of your labiaplasty might depend at least to a small degree on what you're eating and drinking--both before and after the operation. Nutrition plays an important part in decreasing the bruising and swelling in and on your body, while also maximizing its ability to heal itself. By eating a proper diet rich in antioxidants, you can improve your body's … [Read more...]
Preparing Through Use of a Labiaplasty Notebook
I once knew of a woman who was, frankly, the best-prepared patient I've ever known when she went to see her plastic surgeon for a labiaplasty. Many women meet with their surgeons, not knowing what questions to ask, not even knowing what makes a good surgeon. Others are a bit more prepared, and come in with a list of handwritten questions. Lori, though, went to see her doctor with a notebook she had prepared, … [Read more...]
The Male’s Guide to Labiaplasty Recovery
The title on this article is not a typo; I want to discuss labiaplasty with men. Specifically, the recovery. And more specifically, I want to discuss with you the part you can play in helping your wife or sexual partner have a successful, stress-free recovery following her labiaplasty surgery. … [Read more...]
Labia: So Just What’s Normal?
Since much of labiaplasty surgery is concerned with modifying a woman's labia to become closer to what is considered "normal," it seems reasonable to discuss what is normal. But before we do so, let me say that my take on labiaplasty is somewhat different than even most patients. I don't think the purpose should be to become "normal," whatever that means. I think the goal should be what makes the patient … [Read more...]
Orgasm After Your Vaginoplasty
Quite naturally, I get a lot of questions about sex and orgasm, especially from women wondering what life will be like after their vaginoplasty operation. It's ironic that, because women often have this procedure done to enhance their sex lives, some actually report they have difficulty reaching an orgasm following the procedure. This is normally only the case in the weeks and months immediately following the … [Read more...]
Anethesiologists and Labiaplasty
Whether you're seeking labiaplasty, vaginoplasty or other forms of plastic surgery, it's likely that you're going to need anesthesia. Who wants to go under the knife without it, right? So let's discuss the important considerations you need to keep in mind. … [Read more...]
Labiaplasty: For Adults Only
Labiaplasty is a procedure for an adult female who is able to make adult decisions about her own body. Most people care about the way they look. This is especially true of teen-agers, and many of them look for plastic surgery to make themselves look better. Thus, plastic surgery is becoming more and more common among teens. This is OK-as long as by "teen" we're referring to adult teens. For instance, sometimes … [Read more...]
Media Does Not Prevent People From Having Plastic Surgery
Whether it's labiaplasty or breast reduction or a face lift, sometimes it seems like the media are working overtime to try to scare people away from plastic surgery. Horror stories are exploited everywhere: on daytime talk shows, in tabloids, and on late-night news programs. In fact, if you do a Yahoo search on “botched plastic surgery,” you'll gets lists of the worst plastic surgery operations and links to news … [Read more...]
Stress Incontinence: Is there Insurance Coverage
Insurance companies do not cover labiaplasty procedures. Hymenoplasties and most vaginoplasty procedures are also considered elective. However large vaginal wall defects and some severe stress incontinence cases may be covered. Therefore, you should always discuss with your doctor whether the particular procedure you need is severe enough, and medically necessary enough to be covered. Stress incontinence can be … [Read more...]
My Gynecologist is my Son’s age
An interesting comment by a woman I was talking with. We were chatting about vaginoplasty after 60yo. After menopause some dryness occurs and the laxity of tissues is also prevalent in the vaginal and labial tissues. No woman likes that laxity in feel or look. This laxity also reduces libido or complete satisfaction from sexual intercourse. We were chatting about how lucky women are who live in the west part of … [Read more...]
