In general, a labiaplasty is performed (labia correction) not reimbursed by your health insurer. Reimbursement will only be requested in the case of a medical indication. 

The final result of the labiaplasty is visible after approximately six weeks. Wound healing after labiaplasty is a gradual process. Some swelling may still be present for a few weeks after the surgery, after which the result becomes visible after approximately six weeks. This period requires a wound for optimal healing. Scars are barely visible after this period.

Recovery after labiaplasty takes approximately 6 weeks, with you noticing the most change in the first week.

A few hours after the surgery, you may leave the clinic with an escort. You are not permitted to drive or use public transportation. Please arrange for someone to pick you up. After the surgery, especially during the first 24 hours, your labia may be swollen and painful. You may also experience some bleeding, which is normal. The swelling will subside after about a week. You can reduce the swelling by applying ice packs to the wound area for 5 to 10 minutes every hour after the surgery. Use a thin (tea)cloth between your skin and the ice pack.

Make sure you wash the treated area thoroughly with water and gently pat dry. The first week after the operation you can shower the wound area twice a day. The first days after the operation you can also rinse the wound area while urinating.

After the operation, you can use sanitary towels. These feel soft and prevent stains on your clothes. Do not sit crooked in a chair or on a so-called 'wind ring', especially during the first week after the operation. This will cause extra swelling or irritation. If you suffer from blood loss, you can sit on a cushion or a rolled up towel for ten minutes. The bleeding will then stop by itself. If you need painkillers, use Paracetamol. Contact us if you have any questions or are unsure about your recovery. We will be happy to help you.

Labiaplasty can be performed under either local or general anesthesia. If you choose local anesthesia, you'll receive several injections in the labia with a very fine needle to numb your labia during the procedure. The injections can be painful, so it's possible to apply a numbing cream beforehand. Ask your plastic surgeon or nurse about this cream. 

A labiaplasty usually takes about thirty minutes. During the operation, the excess of your labia is removed and the blood vessels are cauterized. The plastic surgeon will stitch the wound area with dissolvable stitches, which you do not need to have removed afterwards.

Surgery carries a risk of complications. These include infections, bleeding, or a reaction to the anesthesia. During the consultation, the plastic surgeon will inform you extensively about the risks, as we believe it is important that you are informed and can make a well-considered choice. You can reduce the risk of complications by strictly following the plastic surgeon's aftercare instructions.

Even though the surgery is performed with the utmost care by an experienced plastic surgeon, a good final result cannot be guaranteed. It is always possible to perform a follow-up correction in consultation with the plastic surgeon. Fortunately, most women are very satisfied with the results of labiaplasty, and a follow-up correction is usually not necessary.

If you experience any complaints after the operation, we recommend that you always contact the clinic. Because we are a subsidiary of OLVG, We are available 24/7 in case of complications.