Labiaplasty in Turkey

There are two main techniques. In the trim (edge) technique the surgeon removes the excess along the outer edge of the inner lips. It is simple and predictable, and it removes darker edge tissue if that bothers you. In the wedge technique a V-shaped piece is taken from the middle of each lip and the edges are joined, which keeps the natural edge. It needs more precise planning and has a slightly higher risk of the wound opening.

Many women also have extra skin on the clitoral hood. Reducing it at the same time (clitoral hood reduction) can give a more balanced result - your surgeon will say whether it makes sense for you. Reducing the outer lips (labia majora) is a different operation.

• Adults (18+) whose inner lips cause rubbing, pain or irritation in daily life, sport or sex
• Women who feel self-conscious about how their labia look or feel in clothes
• Changes after childbirth, weight change or ageing
• In good general health, not smoking - or able to stop for some weeks around surgery
• Realistic expectations: the aim is comfort and a natural look, not a “standard” shape

Wait until you have finished having children if you can, as birth can change the area again. If you are unsure whether your labia are “normal”, they almost certainly are - talking it through with a GP or gynaecologist first is a good idea, and an honest surgeon will tell you if surgery is not needed.

The operation takes about 1–2 hours. It is done under local anaesthesia with sedation, or under general anaesthesia - your surgeon will explain the options. Fine dissolvable stitches close the wound. Most women go back to the hotel the same day or after one night in hospital.

• First days: swelling, soreness and some bruising - painkillers, cold packs and rest help
• Week 1: most women are back at a desk job; wear loose cotton underwear and avoid long periods of sitting
• Weeks 2–3: stitches dissolve; swelling goes down day by day
• Weeks 4–6: back to sex, tampons, swimming, cycling and the gym once your surgeon says so
• 3–6 months: the final shape and softness settle

Flying home after about 5–7 days is usually fine - wear loose clothes, drink water and walk around on the plane.

• Bleeding or a collection of blood (haematoma)
• Infection
• The wound opening up, more common with the wedge technique
• Asymmetry or an uneven edge
• Removing too much tissue - this is very hard to correct, so a conservative surgeon is a good sign
• Scarring, tenderness or changes in sensation
• Pain during sex, which is uncommon

Most women in published studies are satisfied with the result, but a small number need a touch-up. Ask your surgeon how often that happens in their practice and what a revision would cost.

The aim is inner lips that no longer catch, twist or rub, and a shape that looks natural for you. Scars sit along natural folds and usually fade well. Labiaplasty does not tighten the vagina and is not meant to improve sexual pleasure - it can make sex more comfortable if the labia were in the way. Results are long-lasting, though childbirth and ageing can change the area again.

Labiaplasty is done by plastic surgeons and by gynaecologists. Look for someone who does it regularly, shows you a range of possible results, explains the trim and wedge options and does not push you to remove more. On &NewMe you can compare the surgeons we list, their hospital and their package before you pay anything.