Cosmetic surgery of the vulva and the female sex

Vulva surgery is part of women’s intimate surgery.

Intimate surgery is becoming more and more important in cosmetic surgery and intimate aesthetic medicine. Patients want to feel better about their bodies and live their sexuality to the fullest. Vulva surgery can rejuvenate and beautify the female sexual organs.

Vulva surgery allows for the treatment of the external area of the female genitalia through nymphoplasty and augmentation of the labia majora, as well as the internal part of the female genitalia through hyaluronic acid injections and fat injections (lipofilling) to improve lubrication and tone.

This information sheet was written in June 2020 by Dr ABBOU and Dr PESSIS who are aesthetic surgeons in Paris and are specialized in intimate aesthetic surgery. They regularly perform vulvar surgery, both in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

What is vulva surgery?

Vulva surgery refers to cosmetic and plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine operations that aim to improve the aesthetic appearance of the vulva, i.e. the external female sexual organs: the labia minora and majora vaginalis.

What are the objectives?

Remodel and beautify the vulva
Rejuvenate the vulva by reducing the labia minora (nymphoplasty or labiaplasty) and increasing the labia majora.
Treat chronic irritation of the vulva by friction.
Improve the quality of sexual life
Allow the practice of certain sports (horseback riding, cycling, etc.)

Who is it for?

Vulva surgery is intended for all patients who wish to reduce the labia minora by nymphoplasty, to increase the labia majora with or without surgery, to improve their comfort during sexual relations and during sports.

What is the procedure?

Before the intervention

Medical consultations with your plastic surgeon to define the strategy adapted to your case.
Anesthesia consultation in case of surgery
Smoking cessation
Biological pre-operative check-up

Course of the intervention

The surgery of the vulva takes place in the operating room under general anesthesia most often with an outpatient stay (exit the same day)

If the treatment is non-surgical with hyaluronic acid injections, it takes place at the doctor’s office.

Post-operative care

The aftermath is not very painful with the presence of bruises and swelling for about ten days. Sexual intercourse can be resumed 3 weeks after the surgery.

Before and after pictures

What are the prices ?

From 1500 €

The price depends on the complexity of your case and the associated procedures during surgery, the cost of anesthesia and the type of hospitalization at the clinic.

The questions most often asked by patients

What is a labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty or nymphoplasty consists of reducing the vaginal labia minora that are too protuberant. Labiaplasty is very often performed for aesthetic or functional reasons (friction, irritation)

How long does the hospital stay for a nymphoplasty?

The hospitalization lasts a few hours on an outpatient basis with an entry and exit the same day if the conditions are met. The procedure lasts about 45 minutes.

Is nymphoplasty painful?

This procedure is more uncomfortable than painful, the discomfort being linked to the edema or swelling of the labia minora in the three days following the procedure.

What are the possible complications of a nymphoplasty?

risk of disunion which may require a small surgical revision under local anesthesia.
decrease in sensitivity for a few weeks but always transitory.