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Labial Hypertrophy – How to Reduce Large Labia
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The appearance of the labia varies from one woman to the other, just as people differ in their skin colour or facial . It is a common that normal labia to one particular type of . However, many women may wish to alter the size and shape of the labia either because of discomfort or because they are simply unhappy with their appearance. Labial hypertrophy affects many women in the UK.
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What is Labial Hypertrophy?
Labial is used to the common condition of labia, also known as lips. In many cases, there may be a degree of labia asymmetry. no woman has labia symmetry, when one labium is more than the other side, it is often highly visible and can result in a loss of . This type of labial hypertrophy is harmless it is not to an serious condition.
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Causes of labial hypertrophy
or labia can be caused by several factors. In most cases, there may be no underlying cause. Just as the breasts change in size and shape over the course of a woman’s life, the change in size and shape of the labia can change in to hormonal fluctuations and the natural ageing .
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Many women may develop large labia with age. As oestrogen levels decrease, the labial tissue may lengthen, particularly as women approach . This is a mechanism labial hypertrophy during puberty. in the levels of oestrogen can result in several biological changes, and the growth of the labia is one example of this. Labial hypertrophy can also be caused by . The mechanism large labia in this situation is often due to increased blood flow to the vaginal area and this can result in engorgement of the tissues, and the area can often feel heavy.
Many cases of labial hypertrophy are to . Women may often find that their have also experienced labial enlargement, which has been present from birth. In those with a genetic predisposition to labial hypertrophy, it is possible to see enlarged labia before develops.
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Symptoms of labial hypertrophy
The aesthetics of the labia is something very personalised to the individual and a wide range of symptoms may prompt women to seek medical . Having said that, most cases of labial hypertrophy that result in can be easily confirmed by a visual of the labia. Labial hypertrophy 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 can affect the labia minora and the labia majora. These outer lips sit on either side of the labia minora. Labial is to the enlargement of the labia minora or the inner lips. Women with big labia often have labial tissue with a stretched appearance. This can result in the labia bulging through everyday items, including .
Besides considerations, labial can result in significant discomfort from repeated irritation of the labia minora. Women often describe and when the labia minora are touched, as the inner lips contain more nerve endings than the labia majora. Enlarged labia can rub on clothing, resulting in continual and, eventually, . Women may develop discomfort during sexual intercourse due to large labia exerting undue pressure on the genitalia. This problem can also occur during exercise.
The 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 .
Labial hypertrophy treatment
It is important to bear in mind that the aesthetics of the is highly subjective. What is normal in one woman may be considered unsightly in another. No diagnostic tests can labial hypertrophy. There is no official system of to confirm the degree of hypertrophy of the labia. Every woman is different, and there will always be a degree of that can be considered a standard if this is barely noticeable.
Labial hypertrophy is not detrimental to overall health and well-being. However, many women will wish to have to symptoms of pain and or for cosmetic . Labial is after a physical examination by an expert gynaecologist. Our treat many women each year suffering from labial hypertrophy with surgery to alter the size and shape of the labia.
, which is also known as labia reduction, is 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 certain clothing. There is a range of causes for a large labia minora. This includes 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 from the mons pubis. The labia majora contains hair, and its appearance can vary from full to looser and baggy . can the labia majora by surgically removing loose skin.
Clitoris – The clitoris is oval-shaped and is an erectile mass of tissue beneath the urethral opening and is connected to the mons pubis. It contains many nerve . A can reduce the size of the clitoral hood.
Mons pubis – the tissue area in a triangular shape above the labia and covered by pubic hair. The size of the mons pubis can be reduced with a .
There is considerable in the appearance of the female . However, most women who request a 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 considerable amount of between left and right labia minora and this can also be corrected with a procedure.
of the anatomy of the external is helpful for gaining a better appreciation of the different labiaplasty .
Asymmetries can also exist in other areas such as the clitoral hood, thickness of labia minora or pigmentation.
Labiaplasty focuses on reducing, and contouring the labia minora and/or labia majora so you will no longer feel any physical discomfort. A clitoral hood can also be performed if are experienced from too much tissue or in this area to effectively balance the appearance.
The labiaplasty consultation
At your consultation, you will a full medical . A medical history will be taken, and a thorough examination will be out. The vaginal rejuvenation technique will be fully explained. You will be able to express any and have your questions about the answered. A treatment will then be for you.
If you wish, your surgeon may be able to show you a selection of before-and-after of previous to show you what can be achieved with labia reduction .
The best way to treat labial is with . Labiaplasty involves the removal of excess labial tissue to achieve a appearance. There are two different types of labiaplasty procedures. The first is the trim technique, which involves surgically making a linear to reduce the size of the enlarged labia. This technique is particularly useful for labial edges that appear excessively pigmented. The desired result is labia that have a more colour and an enhanced shape.
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The second for a labiaplasty is a wedge . This involves removing tissue by making a triangular-shaped cut in the part of the labia. The results in two edges that will be stitched together to produce a smaller-sized labia. This type of often produces an excellent transition from the hood area without causing any potential in the labial edges.
The type of labiaplasty chosen to treat labial will depend on the tissue of the labia as well as your needs and . Our surgeons have over ten years of women in London and surrounding areas. We are home to female gynaecologists experienced in all types of labial hypertrophy with labiaplasty surgery. If you would like to learn more about treatment for labial hypertrophy and the , please contact us today and speak to one of our and knowledgeable at .
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