Labiaplasty in Santa Barbara, CA

Having uneven or overly large labia can create discomfort and self-consciousness. Labiaplasty, or the surgical treatment of the inner labia, can reduce the size of the labia or correct asymmetries, leaving you feeling more confident and more comfortable during activities that may have caused chafing or irritation in the past.

Through a labiaplasty designed specifically for your body, Dr. Yegiyants can enhance the appearance and comfort of your labia tissue.

Read on to learn more about labiaplasty with Dr. Yegiyants. We are located in Santa Barbara and proudly serve patients visiting from Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, and many other areas throughout Southern California.

Deciding If Labiaplasty Is Right for You

Labiaplasty refers to a surgical procedure to correct the size or shape of the inner labia, or labia minora. Women with large or uneven labia may have many reasons for wanting to undergo labiaplasty. From a cosmetic standpoint, you might desire smaller labia that are symmetrical and don’t hang below the outer labia.

If you have inner labia that extend beyond the outer labia, you may experience chafing or twisting of the labia during certain physical activities. Larger inner lips are also more prone to dryness and itching, and they may cause discomfort during sexual intercourse. If you experience any of these symptoms, you may choose to have the size of your labia reduced through labiaplasty surgery. While other treatments and procedures can enhance and rejuvenate your vagina, there is not a non-surgical alternative to reshape your labia. Most patients tolerate labiaplasty quite well, and Dr. Yegiyants can even perform it in the office while you are resting under local anesthesia.

Labiaplasty can be an excellent stand-alone surgery, but many women choose to add it to a mommy makeover, a customized set of procedures that restore the body after pregnancy and childbirth.

What Treatments Can I Combine with Labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty can be an excellent stand-alone surgery, but many women choose to add it to a mommy makeover, a customized set of procedures that restore the body after pregnancy and childbirth. Combining labiaplasty with other procedures, such as breast surgery, liposuction, or a tummy tuck, allows you to address multiple concerns with a single recovery period. During your consultation, Dr. Yegiyants will help you prioritize your goals and design a comprehensive plan that fits your lifestyle and desired downtime.

What Is a Labiaplasty Consultation Like?

In our boutique practice, you will meet with Dr. Yegiyants personally when you come in for your vaginal rejuvenation consultation. Upon physical examination, she can determine if you are a candidate for labiaplasty based on your health and your labia’s size and shape. She will also ask about your symptoms, such as chafing, pulling, or discomfort with specific activities, as well as any previous surgeries or medical conditions that may affect your treatment plan. This thorough evaluation helps ensure that your procedure is safe, effective, and tailored to your needs.

Dr. Yegiyants customizes all procedures to each patient. If you have pictures that demonstrate your desired look, it can be helpful to bring these to your consultation to share with Dr. Yegiyants. During your consultation, she will extensively review your medical records and history and discuss your ultimate goals for the surgery. Together, you will review what changes are achievable and what your expected recovery and long-term results are likely to be, so you can make an informed decision. You are encouraged to ask questions about scarring, sensation, and timing around future pregnancies or other life events.

Dr. Yegiyants has advanced training in arts and aesthetics, and she will draw upon this background to study the natural shape of your inner and outer labia and make recommendations for your procedures. She will also take the time necessary to make sure she fully understands what you want for yourself and that you know what to expect throughout the process. Her goal is to create results that look harmonious with the rest of your body, rather than obviously surgical or over-reduced. By the end of your visit, you should feel comfortable with the plan and clear on the next steps if you decide to proceed.

What Does a Labiaplasty Entail?

Dr. Yegiyants uses the wedge method approach for a labiaplasty procedure. The wedge method removes a small piece of tissue from the inner labia, preserving the natural outer edge. Dr. Yegiyants then places sutures where she removed tissue, somewhat inward from the outer edge. This approach is less prevalent, as most patients opt for outer edge reshaping when having the procedure. By preserving the natural border of the labia, the wedge technique can help maintain a soft, unoperated appearance while still reducing excess tissue and improving symmetry. This method is especially useful when bulk or asymmetry in the central portion of the labia is the main concern, as it allows for a precise, customized reduction.

Labiaplasty is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia, and most patients return home the same day. Before you leave, you will receive detailed instructions on how to care for the area, what to expect during the first few days of healing, and when to return for follow-up visits. Our team is available to answer questions along the way so you feel supported throughout your recovery.

What Other Vaginal Procedures Are Available?

In addition to labiaplasty, you may choose to have other procedures performed to improve vaginal appearance and sensation. For instance, some women have excess tissue over their clitoris. It’s possible to surgically minimize this to enhance sensation during intercourse and overall appearance using a clitoral hood reduction procedure.

Other women have excess fat deposits over their pubic area that creates a bit of a bulge. During a mons pubis reduction, Dr. Yegiyants can streamline this tissue to improve your pelvic region’s overall aesthetic. You may also choose to get vaginoplasty surgery to tighten vaginal muscles that have stretched through aging or childbirth. Usually, we only recommend this procedure to people who are no longer planning to have children.

We also offer non-surgical treatments to restore the vaginal area, including our non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation with ThermiVa. For some women, a combination of surgical and non-surgical options provides the most comprehensive rejuvenation, addressing both external appearance and internal changes, such as laxity, dryness, or mild urinary leakage. During your consultation, Dr. Yegiyants will help you decide whether to stage these treatments or combine them, depending on your goals, schedule, and comfort level.

What is DiVa Vaginal Therapy?

DiVa vaginal therapy enhances the vagina’s functionality and health. A non-invasive treatment, DiVa utilizes a hybrid fractional laser to treat vaginal tissues with high precision and safety. With DiVa, patients can achieve tighter vaginal tissues and improve urinary frequency, bacterial vaginosis, vaginal atrophy, and more. Women who choose DiVA enjoy long-lasting results that will enhance their quality of life. This treatment can be an excellent complement to labiaplasty when you wish to address internal concerns in addition to the external appearance of the labia.

Some of the leading benefits of DiVa include:

More vaginal moisture
Boosted sexual satisfaction
Enhanced ability to reach orgasm
Decrease in pain during intercourse
Increase in vaginal tightness
Improved low to mid-levels of urinary stress incontinence
Quick in-office procedure
No downtime
No anesthesia
Virtually painless
Long-lasting results

We encourage you to speak with Dr. Yegiyants to see if this industry-leading treatment is right for you. Together, you can determine whether to begin with non-surgical vaginal therapy, labiaplasty, or a combination plan based on your most pressing concerns and desired recovery timeline.

What Can I Expect During Santa Barbara Labiaplasty Recovery and Beyond?

You will have stitches in place where Dr. Yegiyants removed the labial tissue. These are usually absorbable sutures that will fall out on their own. It is typical to experience some pain and swelling for the first few days while the labia heal. We recommend icing to enhance comfort and reduce swelling. Dr. Yegiyants will also prescribe pain medication to further enhance your comfort after the procedure. Patients generally take a few days to a week off work to give themselves time to rest and care for their body while it heals. Wearing loose, breathable clothing and soft undergarments can help minimize irritation during this early phase, and many women find that symptoms improve noticeably after the first several days.

Most patients return to work in a week or so, once they can move around without pain. Though immediate changes will be visible, it may take several weeks for all swelling to subside and healing to be complete. You can resume normal activities, including the use of tampons and sexual intercourse, within 1 to 2 months. High-impact exercise, prolonged sitting on hard surfaces, and activities such as cycling or horseback riding are usually postponed until Dr. Yegiyants confirms that your incisions have healed well enough to tolerate increased pressure. Follow-up visits give you the opportunity to ask questions, review your progress, and make sure your recovery is progressing as expected.

Labiaplasty in Santa Barbara FAQs

How much does labiaplasty cost in Santa Barbara?

To ensure each patient receives accurate information about the pricing for their procedure, we provide pricing information during a patient consultation. Labiaplasty is customized to each patient’s needs, and costs may vary based on the complexity and difficulty of each procedure. During your consultation, our team can also review financing options and explain what is included in your quote, such as surgeon’s fees, anesthesia, facility costs, and follow-up care.

How common is labiaplasty?

While labiaplasty isn’t as prevalent as breast augmentation or tummy tuck surgery, this procedure is popular, especially with women who have had children. Since many people are hesitant to discuss their private areas, many women who have had this procedure choose not to talk about it openly. In recent years, more women have become aware that labiaplasty is a safe, established option for addressing both discomfort and cosmetic concerns, which has contributed to its growing popularity and acceptance.

Is labiaplasty painful?

Recovery from plastic surgery typically comes with some discomfort, but it should not be painful with proper pain management. Dr. Yegiyants will talk with you about pain control before your procedure. Over-the-counter pain medications can dramatically reduce discomfort. If you find you need more powerful pain medication for a few days after surgery, we can provide a prescription. Most patients describe the sensation as soreness, pressure, or tenderness rather than sharp pain, and these symptoms usually improve steadily over the first week as swelling subsides.

How long should I abstain from sex after labiaplasty?

The body needs time to heal before you resume having sex after a Santa Barbara labiaplasty. Dr. Yegiyants generally recommends that patients wait at least six weeks, but she can provide more personalized information about the recommended activity restrictions for your specific situation. Waiting until your incisions are fully healed and swelling has resolved helps protect your results, reduce the risk of irritation, and makes intimacy more comfortable when you are cleared to resume sexual activity.

Are there any non-surgical options for labia or vaginal rejuvenation?

Dr. Yegiyants has many options available for rejuvenating the labial and vaginal tissues. In addition to labiaplasty in Santa Barbara, she also offers non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation using DiVa by Sciton. This procedure uses hybrid fractional laser technology to rebuild vaginal and labial tissues. Most patients will need a series of three DiVa treatments scheduled a month apart to achieve optimal results. Annual maintenance treatments may be required to maintain your results. Non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation can be a good choice if your primary concerns are dryness, mild laxity, or urinary leakage, and it can be combined with labiaplasty when both internal and external improvements are desired.

Can labiaplasty increase the size of the labia?

Labiaplasty is a labia reduction surgery. It does not increase the size of the labia. It can address concerns like asymmetry or discomfort. If you are interested in enhancing fullness or smoothing the contour of the outer labia, Dr. Yegiyants may discuss additional options, such as fat grafting to the labia majora or other complementary procedures, during your consultation.

Are labiaplasty results permanent?

Labiaplasty surgically removes tissue from the labia. Results are permanent. While labiaplasty can be performed a second time, most patients will not need additional surgeries and will enjoy a lifelong improvement in the shape, size, and appearance of the labia. The removed tissue does not grow back, although normal aging, hormonal changes, and childbirth can create gradual changes in the area over time. Maintaining a stable weight, avoiding tobacco use, and following your post-operative instructions can help you enjoy your results for many years.

Can I get pregnant after labiaplasty?

Pregnancy is safe after labiaplasty. We encourage patients to fully recover from their procedure before considering pregnancy. Changes to the labia are common after pregnancy and childbirth. Some patients may need a revision procedure after pregnancy to restore the appearance of the labia. Labiaplasty can be included in a mommy makeover. During your consultation, Dr. Yegiyants can help you decide whether to have labiaplasty before or after completing your family, based on your current symptoms, goals, and timeline.

How long does labiaplasty surgery take?

A typical labiaplasty procedure takes between 1 to 1 ½ hours. During your consultation, Dr. Yegiyants can estimate how long your labia reduction surgery is expected to take. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia. If you choose to combine labiaplasty with other surgeries, your total time in the operating room will be longer, and this will be reviewed with you in detail as your surgical plan is finalized.

Where can I find labiaplasty before-and-after photos?

For your convenience, we have a gallery of labiaplasty before-and-after photos on our website. We encourage you to review these photos to get an idea of what Dr. Yegiyants can do for you. Additional examples may be available to view in the office, giving you a clearer sense of the subtle, natural-looking improvements that are possible with a carefully planned labiaplasty.

Learn more about labiaplasty in Santa Barbara, CA by contacting Dr. Sara Yegiyants at (805) 682-1731.