Labiaplasty in Raleigh, NC- How much Does it Cost.?*

This 20-year-old woman developed enlarged labia minora which were noticeable through her bathing suits and yoga pants. She felt they were unsightly and uncomfortable. A central wedge technique achieved her goal of less protrusion. She now was much more comfortable in tight fitting clothes. The scars are imperceptible. Labioplasty has become a much more common procedure with many women seeking treatment for excessive or stretched out labia. Labial hypertrophy can occur after pregnancies but also even in women who have never had pregnancies. Hormonal changes during puberty can lead to excessive growth and resulting enlargement. At Lyle Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Center-Labioplasty is most frequently performed with local anesthesia only. Light oral sedatives can be used as long as someone is available to drive the patient home- using a lightly sedating gas, nitrous oxide-or Pronox is used during injection of the local anesthetic which is really the only part of the procedure that is uncomfortable. It takes only a minute to get things now and then the procedure is painless. Recovery from labioplasty is usually just a few days of discomfort followed by a period of some restricted activities such as vigorous exercise and avoidance of sexual intercourse. The cost of labioplasty is around $4500 if done with local anesthesia or if done with general anesthesia- upwards of $6000. Many women choose to have labioplasty performed during other cosmetic procedures.