Labiaplasty
Our team at the office of John M. Compoginis understands and appreciates the vulnerability that every labiaplasty patient takes on when they come to us for a solution. We’re here to honor your choice to trust us for your labiaplasty with compassionate, discreet, and highly professional care.
If you’re considering labiaplasty in Newport Beach, Orange County, or Palmdale, Dr. John Compoginis is here to provide a targeted approach that delivers permanent results.
What Is Labiaplasty?
The procedure involves carefully removing excess tissue and reshaping the remaining tissue to create a more proportional, comfortable contour that makes exercise, intimacy, and simply going about your daily life much more tolerable. Dr. Compoginis uses refined surgical techniques that preserve sensitivity and natural function while delivering the results you need to feel comfortable and confident.
Standard Labiaplasty Techniques
Trim Technique
Wedge Technique
Dr. Compoginis carefully evaluates your anatomy and listens to your specific goals and concerns during your consultation to determine which approach is best for you.
Who Is Labiaplasty For?
The most common concerns that potential labiaplasty patients present to treatment with include:
Physical Discomfort
Enlarged labia can cause irritation during exercise (especially repetitive cardiovascular exercise like cycling or running) or other physical activities. The constant friction against clothing or rubbing during movement is a steady annoyance that can affect your overall quality of life over time.
Intimacy Concerns
Some women experience discomfort during sexual activity due to enlarged labia. The excess tissue can become pulled or twisted during intimacy, creating pain or self-consciousness that could affect your experience and your relationships.
Clothing Restrictions
If you avoid fitted pants, swimsuits or athletic wear because of visible bulging or discomfort, labiaplasty may be able to provide the relief you’re looking for.
Asymmetry Issues
Significant differences in size or shape between the left and right labia can create both physical and emotional concerns. Labiaplasty creates balanced proportions that look and feel more comfortable.
Hygiene Challenges
Enlarged labia can make daily hygiene more difficult, potentially leading to increased infections or irritation. Reducing excess tissue takes time and hassle out of your routine, minimizing these risks.
How Overall Health and Expectations Affect Your Candidacy
Strong candidates for labiaplasty are in good overall health, have realistic expectations about the outcomes this surgery can provide, and have completed childbearing or are willing to wait until after future pregnancies. Women should be at least 18 years old, as the labia continue developing throughout adolescence.
You should be a non-smoker or willing to quit several weeks before and after surgery, as tobacco use compromises the healing process. If you have active infections, certain bleeding disorders or uncontrolled medical conditions, surgery may need to be postponed until these issues are resolved.
The Treatment Process
Consultation and Planning
Your treatment begins with a confidential consultation in a private, judgment-free environment. Dr. Compoginis will examine the treatment area, listen to your concerns and questions, and evaluate your medical history to confirm whether you’re a candidate for this procedure.
Dr. Compoginis explains which surgical technique will work best for your anatomy and goals. He sets realistic expectations about what labiaplasty can accomplish, how the procedure will be performed, and what your recovery will involve.
Preparation for Surgery
Leading up to your procedure, we will provide you with clear and detailed instructions about medications to avoid, when to stop eating and drinking, and what to arrange for the day of surgery. Plan to have someone drive you home afterward and stay with you for at least the first 24 hours.
On surgery day, you’ll meet with Dr. Compoginis and his team to review the surgical plan one final time. The anesthesiologist will discuss your anesthesia options, which typically include general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the extent of your procedure and your comfort preferences.
The Labiaplasty Procedure
Dr. Compoginis begins by carefully marking the tissue to be removed. He then makes precise incisions using the technique discussed during consultation, whether that’s the trim or wedge method.
Working with meticulous attention to detail, he removes the predetermined amount of tissue while taking great care to preserve nerve endings and blood supply. The remaining tissue is sculpted and shaped to create natural-looking contours that address your concerns while maintaining function.
Dr. Compoginis closes the incisions with fine, absorbable sutures that dissolve on their own during the healing process. The entire procedure typically takes one to two hours, depending on complexity and whether other procedures are performed simultaneously.
Recovery and Aftercare
You’ll feel some swelling, tenderness and bruising in the treatment area during the first few days after surgery. Dr. Compoginis prescribes pain medication to keep you comfortable, and most patients find that any post-op discomfort they have is well-managed with these medications and cold compresses.
Expect to rest for the first 48 to 72 hours, keeping physical activity minimal. You can return to desk work within three to five days, though jobs requiring prolonged standing or physical labor may need an additional week of recovery time.
During the first two weeks, avoid tight clothing that puts pressure on the surgical site. Wear loose-fitting pants, skirts or dresses that allow the area to heal without friction. Keep the area clean and dry, following Dr. Compoginis’s specific hygiene instructions to prevent infection.
Refrain from sexual activity, tampon use and strenuous exercise for four to six weeks. Light walking is encouraged to promote circulation, but avoid anything that causes sweating or puts direct pressure on the surgical site.
Swelling gradually subsides over the first two to three weeks, though minor swelling can persist for several months. Most patients see their final results emerge around three months post-surgery, once all swelling has resolved and tissues have fully settled into their new shape.