Dr Jayson Oates performs labiaplasty surgery at the Academy Day Hospital with patients under either twilight sedation or local anaesthetic. In addition to this, a pudendal block will also be given for pain relief over the next 24 hours.
The surgery takes around 1 hour with a total time at the hospital of 3-4 hours.
A “free edge trimming” technique is employed by Dr Oates for labiaplasty as it is the most reliable way to deliver symmetrical and neat results without disturbing the remaining labia minora. By not touching the remaining labia minora, a natural sensation is achieved post-recovery.
Radiofrequency surgery is used, resulting in a quicker recovery and healing period. The edge is gently and securely closed with sutures that will dissolve.
There are other techniques for carrying out labiaplasty surgery. Techniques such as wedge extensions or de-epithelialization involve higher risk of unnatural results. These results can include a crease of the labia minora or be more invasive with lower levels of reduction.