What is Labia Augmentation/Labial Puffing?
The outer region around the vagina is called Labia Majora. The human body loses its youthful appearance with age, You can observe the skin get loosened and wrinkled. Vagina, the skin, and the tissue around it are no exception when it comes to the aging process. Women who wish to get back their youthful vagina prefer to undergo the “Labia Majora Augmentation” Procedure. The procedure is also called Labial Puffing. The procedure is done individually or sometimes as a part of Vaginal Rejuvenation that may include vaginal tightening, treating dryness in the vagina, etc.
How is the procedure done?
This procedure is achieved by filling up the area around the vagina to give it a young and fuller look
Labial Puffing is carried out in two methods:
1. Using Hyaluronic fillers
2. Using fat transfer.
Labia Majora Augmentation Using Hyaluronic Fillers:
Hyaluronic Fillers like PErlane, Juvederm, or Restylane are filled in the Labia majora are to restore fullness. Before the start of the procedure, a Topical numbing cream is applied and fillers are injected into different layers of the skin to give long-lasting fullness. The result is immediately visible after the procedure.
Labia Majora Augmentation by Fat Transfer
This procedure is a bit lengthy as it has two steps.
a) Initially the fat is extracted from different body parts with help of liposuction. Fat is typically removed from the belly, side of the truck, or thighs.
b) The fat removed is cleaned of any cellular debris.
c) Local anesthesia is administered and the removed and cleaned fat is injected at different levels of the Labia majora region.
As the fat is also part of the body, it is readily accepted in the new location and gives the vagina its lost charm.
All you need to know about surgery preparation:
- Stop Smoking for a few days, as it delays healing.
- Avoid consuming alcohol a day before the surgery.
- Stop taking blood thinners and consult the doctor about the same.
Expectations after surgery
- Swelling/bruising and redness are expected and are common. This will subside in a week in case of a fat-filling procedure and a couple of days in case of a Hyaluronic Procedure.
- One can resume work and daily activities 2 days post surgery
- One should avoid lifting heavy weights
- One should refrain from any sexual activities for at least two weeks and consult the doctor before having sex initially
Please note that the results are short-lived and one can always consult a gynecologist for maintenance.