Labiaplasty
(also: stage 2 of a vaginoplasty)
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Introduction
Labiaplasty, a surgery to resize the labia, is considered somewhat controversial among cisgender women. That being said, this page will not be discussing labiaplasty in the context of cisgender women. Instead, this will be focused on the role that labiaplasty has as a gender-affirming surgery for transgender women looking to have their genitalia reshaped into a manner that causes gender euphoria as opposed to gender dysphoria.
General Information
Every transgender woman has her own goals regarding transition and what kind of results that she is looking for. This surgery can sometimes be performed on its own, or after having vaginoplasty.
Labiaplasty is an outpatient procedure typically preformed by a gynecological surgeon.
Note that there is overlap between this surgery and vaginoplasty as they are often performed alongside one another.
Types of Surgery
On Its Own
This surgery is sometimes performed on its own for women uninterested in vaginal intercourse, as it does not involve the creation of a vaginal canal, just the external genitalia.
Skin from the scrotum is used to create the inner and outer labia, while clitoroplasty (creation of the clitoris) is done using the glans of the penis.
As Stage Two of Vaginoplasty
Having a planned labiaplasty reduces the potential need for a revision surgery after vaginoplasty. Typically it is performed 5 months after vaginoplasty.
This surgery is used to refine the aesthetics of the visible external genitalia to better suit the patient's needs/preferences. When done as a stage 2 surgery, this allows the surgeon to currect any potential functional issues, asymmetry or aesthetic concerns. The labia minora and clitoral hood will be made primarily from skin grafts from the labia majora, which allows the surgeon to tighten any potential loose skin that may have occured during the first stage.
Additional Resources
American Society of Plastic Surgeons - What is a labiaplasty?
Cleveland Clinic - Labiaplasty
Cranects - Transfeminine Bottom Surgery
dr christine mcginn
Gender Confirmation Center: Ellie Zara Ley, MD: 12/16/2024: The Ultimate Guide to Vaginoplasty, Vulvaplasty and Labiaplasty
IM Gender Clinic - MTF labiaplasty
Labiaplasty Center NYC
Labiaplasty Surgeon
Marci Bowers - Labiaplasty
Reddit - r/LabiaplastySurgery
Transgender Map - Transgender labiaplasty
TransHealthCare - Labiaplasty Surgeons
Ultra Aesthetics - Transgender Labiaplasty
Wikipedia - Labiaplasty
YouTube Video: Dr Ashwini's Derma Touch India AKA Dr Cyst: 09/08/2020: Gender change Surgery male to female with Labiaplasty.
