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Labial Hypertrophy – How to Reduce Large Labia
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The physical appearance of the labia varies enormously from one woman to the other, just as people differ in their skin colour or facial characteristics. It is a common that normal labia to one type of . However, many women may wish to alter the size and shape of the labia either because of or because they are simply unhappy with their appearance. Labial affects many women in the UK.
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What is Labial Hypertrophy?
Labial hypertrophy is used to describe the common of labia, also known as vaginal lips. In many cases, there may be a significant degree of labia asymmetry. Although no woman has perfect labia symmetry, when one labium is more than the other side, it is often highly visible and can result in a loss of self-confidence. This type of labial hypertrophy is harmless it is not to an underlying medical condition.
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Causes of labial hypertrophy
Enlarged or hypertrophied labia can be caused by . In most cases, there may be no underlying cause. Just as the significantly change in size and shape over the course of a woman’s life, the change in size and shape of the labia can similarly change in response to hormonal fluctuations and the natural ageing .
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Many women may develop large labia with age. As levels decrease, the labial tissue may lengthen, as women menopause. This is a mechanism labial during . in the levels of can result in several biological changes, and the growth of the labia is one example of this. Labial can also be caused by pregnancy. The mechanism causing large labia in this situation is often due to increased blood flow to the vaginal area and this can result in engorgement of the vaginal tissues, and the area can often feel heavy.
Many cases of labial hypertrophy are related to genetics. Women may often find that their first-degree have also experienced labial enlargement, which has been present from birth. In those with a genetic to labial hypertrophy, it is possible to see enlarged labia before puberty develops.
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Symptoms of labial hypertrophy
The aesthetics of the labia is something very to the individual patient and a wide range of may prompt women to seek attention. Having said that, most cases of labial that result in symptoms can be easily by a visual examination of the labia. Labial can result in a loss of confidence, with the to form intimate relationships, and a reduction in emotional well-being for many affected women.
Enlarged labia may occur on one or both sides, and labial hypertrophy can affect the labia minora and the labia majora. These outer lips sit on either side of the labia minora. Labial is commonly to the enlargement of the labia minora or the inner lips. Women with big labia often have labial tissue with a appearance. This can result in the enlarged labia through everyday items, swimwear.
Besides cosmetic considerations, labial hypertrophy can result in significant from repeated of the labia minora. Women often describe tenderness and when the labia minora are touched, as the inner lips contain more nerve endings than the labia majora. labia can rub on clothing, resulting in continual friction and, eventually, sensitivity. Women may discomfort during sexual intercourse due to large labia undue pressure on the genitalia. This problem can also occur during exercise.
The presence of enlarged labial tissue and extra folds of skin may result in some women hygiene issues. Labial hypertrophy is linked with an of and fungal infections.
Labial hypertrophy treatment
It is important to bear in mind that the aesthetics of the is highly . What is normal in one woman may be considered in another. No specific diagnostic tests can confirm labial hypertrophy. There is no official system of measurement to confirm the degree of hypertrophy of the labia. Every woman is different, and there will always be a degree of asymmetry that can be considered a standard variant if this is barely noticeable.
Labial is not to overall health and . However, many women will wish to have to functional symptoms of pain and irritation or for cosmetic . Labial is diagnosed after a physical by an expert . Our surgeons treat many women each year suffering from labial with to alter the size and shape of the labia.
, which is also known as labia reduction, is suitable for women who consider their labia minora to be too big or uneven. A labia minora that is too large can cause during certain activities or while wearing certain . There is a range of causes for a large labia minora. This includes hormonal changes, childbirth, ageing or simply the shape when you were born.
Labia minora – these are the inner lips that are made up of 2 folds of tissue that extend backwards on each side of the vaginal opening (introitus). The labia minora can vary in the degree of and are .
Labia majora – these are the outer lips of tissue that extend backwards from the mons pubis. The labia majora contains hair, and its appearance can vary from full to looser and baggy . can tighten the labia majora by surgically removing loose skin.
Clitoris – The clitoris is and is an mass of tissue located the urethral opening and is to the mons pubis. It contains many nerve . A can reduce the size of the hood.
Mons pubis – the adipose tissue area in a triangular shape above the labia and covered by pubic hair. The size of the mons pubis can be with a .
There is considerable in the appearance of the female genitalia. However, most women who request a procedure typically have a very specific shape in which the labia minora or labia majora are overly prominent, whether in the front, middle or back part. It is not uncommon for there to be a amount of asymmetry between left and right labia minora and this can also be corrected with a labiaplasty procedure.
of the of the genitalia is helpful for a better of the different techniques.
Asymmetries can also exist in other areas such as the hood, thickness of labia minora or .
focuses on reducing, and contouring the labia minora and/or labia majora so you will no longer feel any physical discomfort. A clitoral hood reduction can also be performed if symptoms are experienced from too much tissue or asymmetry in this area to effectively balance the .
The labiaplasty consultation
At your consultation, you will undergo a full medical assessment. A medical history will be taken, and a thorough physical will be carried out. The rejuvenation technique will be fully explained. You will be able to express any concerns and have your questions about the procedure answered. A customised will then be prepared for you.
If you wish, your may be able to show you a of photographs of previous patients to show you what can be achieved with labia reduction .
The best way to treat labial hypertrophy is with . surgery the removal of excess labial tissue to achieve a appearance. There are two different types of . The first is the trim labiaplasty technique, which making a linear to reduce the size of the enlarged labia. This is particularly useful for removing labial edges that appear . The result is labia that have a more uniform colour and an shape.
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The second technique for a is a wedge . This technique removing tissue by making a cut in the central part of the labia. The results in two edges that will be stitched together to produce a labia. This type of often produces an transition from the clitoral hood area without any potential in the labial edges.
The type of labiaplasty chosen to treat labial hypertrophy will depend on the tissue characteristics of the labia as well as your needs and . Our surgeons have over ten years of experience helping women in London and areas. We are home to female gynaecologists experienced in treating all types of labial with . If you would like to learn more about treatment for labial and the , please us today and speak to one of our friendly and knowledgeable at .
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