I think that type of surgery is horrible.. oh god.
Large labia are wonderful, and more men prefer them!
No one wants to go down on a woman to be faced with insensitive scar tissue!
Of course, if they were causing you physical pain something should be considered.
But wouldn't it have been A LOT better, cheaper, safe, pleasurable to just realize that you body and ESPECIALLY the vulva are beautiful!
I'm sorry if I'm coming across rude, this is a subject that ALWAYS revs me up.
In some countries women are tied and gagged and FORCED to have their labia (and sometimes clitoris) removed, and your PAYING FOR IT!?
It's not easy believe me, I had TERRIBLE confidence issues when it came to my body. but JESUS, love the skin you're in, don't cut it off. if a man thinks his penis is too big (few do) does he cut it off? if you thought your nose was too big, would you cut it off? if you thought your damn HEAD was too big would you cut it off? -fair enough the first two maybe. but only insecure people do that, and having it done PROVES your insecurity with your body, but this is your femininity..
Of course everyone has the right to do as they please, but when I go down on someone, I want to see nature, not the results of insecurity leading to literally mutilation. that goes for women and men, straight lesbian or anything.
please think twice before you do this, wouldn't it be nice to just LOVE WHAT YOU ARE?
Again I apologies if I sound all crazy.. Just one of those pet hates :-)
And if the surgery is for pain and discomfort then I'm not particularly fussed but come on.. no one wants to look at nasty scary insensitive nothingness! we want to see the most natural part of a woman.. in its natural form! xx
Large labia are wonderful, and more men prefer them!
No one wants to go down on a woman to be faced with insensitive scar tissue!
Of course, if they were causing you physical pain something should be considered.
But wouldn't it have been A LOT better, cheaper, safe, pleasurable to just realize that you body and ESPECIALLY the vulva are beautiful!
I'm sorry if I'm coming across rude, this is a subject that ALWAYS revs me up.
In some countries women are tied and gagged and FORCED to have their labia (and sometimes clitoris) removed, and your PAYING FOR IT!?
It's not easy believe me, I had TERRIBLE confidence issues when it came to my body. but JESUS, love the skin you're in, don't cut it off. if a man thinks his penis is too big (few do) does he cut it off? if you thought your nose was too big, would you cut it off? if you thought your damn HEAD was too big would you cut it off? -fair enough the first two maybe. but only insecure people do that, and having it done PROVES your insecurity with your body, but this is your femininity..
Of course everyone has the right to do as they please, but when I go down on someone, I want to see nature, not the results of insecurity leading to literally mutilation. that goes for women and men, straight lesbian or anything.
please think twice before you do this, wouldn't it be nice to just LOVE WHAT YOU ARE?
Again I apologies if I sound all crazy.. Just one of those pet hates :-)
And if the surgery is for pain and discomfort then I'm not particularly fussed but come on.. no one wants to look at nasty scary insensitive nothingness! we want to see the most natural part of a woman.. in its natural form! xx
hi im thinking of havin my labia (how is this pronounced) reduced. i am in constant discomfort. It hurts when i sit, walk when wearing certain underwear and sex is almost impossible.
i am 24 and have suffered with this for as long as i can remember.
i've only just managed to say anything to my boyfriend about the way i look, obviously he knew sex was painful but i never talked to him about it. until now. He says he never noticed they were different! and he has been with other girls, which made me feel better but i mainly want this done because it is so uncomfortable.
i want to feel more comfortable and enjoy been with my boyfriend, and not feel uncomfortable all the time.
just need to pluck up the courage to go to the doctors
i am 24 and have suffered with this for as long as i can remember.
i've only just managed to say anything to my boyfriend about the way i look, obviously he knew sex was painful but i never talked to him about it. until now. He says he never noticed they were different! and he has been with other girls, which made me feel better but i mainly want this done because it is so uncomfortable.
i want to feel more comfortable and enjoy been with my boyfriend, and not feel uncomfortable all the time.
just need to pluck up the courage to go to the doctors
hi, i also have this problem and ive had it for as long as i can remeber. how do i go about getting surgery on the nhs?
I was butchered,,instead of getting a labia reduction this doctor at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta completely removed ALL of my inner labia and left me with a scarred over clitoral hood. My clitoris is entrapped due to the scar tissue and all I have left is this clitoral shaft that sticks out like a penis from my pubic bone because ALL the inner labia was cut off. All I asked for was a labia reduction, to trim the inner labia so they were even with the outer labia and this well known doctor, who I THOUGHT knew what he was doing went against what I asked for and removed all of my labia and to top it all my clitoris is now screwed up too. BEWARE ladies,,you could be RUINED and butchered for the rest of your life,,,these doctors will then try to cover up and say 'all looks great etc' right. BS to that,,they are just CYA that is all. I was butchered,,,do NOT do this. Even when you are precise in what you want, you show them photos like I did you can turn out having ALL of your body parts completely removed and left with nothing. I went to see a plastic surgeon and he said there is NOT even one tiny bit of labia ridge left to even work from to try and recreate a inner labia,,,so my clitoris sticks out like a penis and it is covered in scar tissue,,,
Hey im 19 years old and I also experiance alot of discomfort.
I'm just wondering (to those girls who have already had the surgery free from the NHS) Who did you go and see? Was it your GP who reffered you? I want to avoid telling people I don't have to, I would prefer to go straight to the hospital that deal with the issue.
Also once you have been accepted as a sucsessful candiate for surgery how long is the wait before you are invited for the surgery?
Thanks
I'm just wondering (to those girls who have already had the surgery free from the NHS) Who did you go and see? Was it your GP who reffered you? I want to avoid telling people I don't have to, I would prefer to go straight to the hospital that deal with the issue.
Also once you have been accepted as a sucsessful candiate for surgery how long is the wait before you are invited for the surgery?
Thanks
i am 39 years old and have wanted to do this and got my insurance to pay for it...but now i am reading all these comments (some good--some not so good) and i am nervous. i like the sensation i get whiile having oral sex on my labia area. now i am worried i won't feel anything afterwards---that would bother me. i don't like how they hang down a bit past my outer lips and i worry about how much more they will hang when i am older but i am not sure. i already scheduled the surgery room!!! any advice???
hey guys read all your comments, and i feel reasured that im not the only person! both my labia's hang about half an inch down, and cause me pain wearing tight trousers or jeans. ive been too embarrased to discuss this with my doctor, but cannot afford surgery unless im able to get it done on the NHS, i live in scotland what are the changes of me getting it done on the NHS? and who do i consult?
thank you x
thank you x
TO ALL THE ABOVE IN REGARDS TO LABIA REDUCTION ON THE NHS
Hi I'm B and I'm now 1 1/2 months post-op after surgery at an NHS hospital.
First of all you MUST see your GP regarding the problem. They will decide wether to send you to the gynecologist to discuss the operation further. If your not satisfied with your GP's decision you can always see another GP for a second opinion. But my GP told me most the women who ask for this are actually worried about nothing.
When your GP gives you a gynecologist appointment you do have the CHOICE to select at what hospital, pick the one you know is cleanest and most reliable. Picking a bigger hospital helps as they have more specialised surgeons. I had to wait 2 1/2 months for this appointment.
I find the gynecologist appoinment very factual and straight to the point... don't expect any sympathies. Just becuase you don't like the look of your vagina won't get you an operation here! it isnt cosmetic surgery as they like to remind you! This is for people whose large vaginas cause them pain and dont be suprised if the gyne turns you away. If you are successful they will then book the operation, i waited just over 3 months, but the guidleline waiting list at the time was about 5mnths.
The op is very straightfoward, requiring general aneasthesia, and they usually let you out by the afternoon. Some one will need to drive you home. PLEASE MAKE SURE you have some one to look after you for 24hrs after the op. I lost three pints of blood (rare occurence dont worry) after poor aftercare at my NHS hospital. I was in bed and If my partner hadnt have been there to dial 999 when i started feeling faint... well........ lets not dwell on that :-D
Post-op You vagina will look like a car crash. Mine was black all over with bruising and looked like i had been slashed multiple times, its also bigger than before you went in! Expect the worse because it does look awful when you get out and it will bleed. The stitches itch as you begin to heal, but they do dissolve eventually. nearly 2 months after my op and my vagina is still changing so do not go complaining to your doctor till you have let it all heal.
WARNING- Your vagina lips won't be symetrical after the op, they will undoubtedly be assymeytrical. Mine are, but I didnt have it done for cosmetic purposes, I just wanted to be able to wear tight jeans like normal people :-) The colour will be different, tecture alot harder, and really sensitive ( but not in a good way!) Plus you do get infections.
I hope this helped all you Brits,
If you got anymore Q's let us know xxxxx
Hi I'm B and I'm now 1 1/2 months post-op after surgery at an NHS hospital.
First of all you MUST see your GP regarding the problem. They will decide wether to send you to the gynecologist to discuss the operation further. If your not satisfied with your GP's decision you can always see another GP for a second opinion. But my GP told me most the women who ask for this are actually worried about nothing.
When your GP gives you a gynecologist appointment you do have the CHOICE to select at what hospital, pick the one you know is cleanest and most reliable. Picking a bigger hospital helps as they have more specialised surgeons. I had to wait 2 1/2 months for this appointment.
I find the gynecologist appoinment very factual and straight to the point... don't expect any sympathies. Just becuase you don't like the look of your vagina won't get you an operation here! it isnt cosmetic surgery as they like to remind you! This is for people whose large vaginas cause them pain and dont be suprised if the gyne turns you away. If you are successful they will then book the operation, i waited just over 3 months, but the guidleline waiting list at the time was about 5mnths.
The op is very straightfoward, requiring general aneasthesia, and they usually let you out by the afternoon. Some one will need to drive you home. PLEASE MAKE SURE you have some one to look after you for 24hrs after the op. I lost three pints of blood (rare occurence dont worry) after poor aftercare at my NHS hospital. I was in bed and If my partner hadnt have been there to dial 999 when i started feeling faint... well........ lets not dwell on that :-D
Post-op You vagina will look like a car crash. Mine was black all over with bruising and looked like i had been slashed multiple times, its also bigger than before you went in! Expect the worse because it does look awful when you get out and it will bleed. The stitches itch as you begin to heal, but they do dissolve eventually. nearly 2 months after my op and my vagina is still changing so do not go complaining to your doctor till you have let it all heal.
WARNING- Your vagina lips won't be symetrical after the op, they will undoubtedly be assymeytrical. Mine are, but I didnt have it done for cosmetic purposes, I just wanted to be able to wear tight jeans like normal people :-) The colour will be different, tecture alot harder, and really sensitive ( but not in a good way!) Plus you do get infections.
I hope this helped all you Brits,
If you got anymore Q's let us know xxxxx
Hi everyone,
I had op done after years of hating the way my labia looked since puberty! Anyway went to Docs, managed to get referred more to do with discomfort than aesthetics. Surgeon did op in Jan but I had terrible discomfort, huge amounts of swelling and spent 2wks absolutely passed myself. Everything eventually settled but I was left again with both sides beiing different and the back bit near the vaginal opening really hangy. I wasn't happy and on my 6wk check was still in pain. I have just had second op as surgeon was hapy to do again. I am much happier now, not half as painful as last time. You have to remember that it is all personal preference. My surgeon didn't want to take too much away at first as there is no turning back after that. Miracles aren't going to happen. you have to be realistic and not expect the perfect vagina...if there is such a thing. My hubby says I am too self consious about it. Thankfully it doesn't bother him....it was MY issue. Anyway, iwould still recommend it even though it is very painful and recovery can take a long time. Don't understimate the procedure. Everyone heals differently!! BUT GOOD LUCK to anyone wanting it. Mine was done on NHS. ;-)
I had op done after years of hating the way my labia looked since puberty! Anyway went to Docs, managed to get referred more to do with discomfort than aesthetics. Surgeon did op in Jan but I had terrible discomfort, huge amounts of swelling and spent 2wks absolutely passed myself. Everything eventually settled but I was left again with both sides beiing different and the back bit near the vaginal opening really hangy. I wasn't happy and on my 6wk check was still in pain. I have just had second op as surgeon was hapy to do again. I am much happier now, not half as painful as last time. You have to remember that it is all personal preference. My surgeon didn't want to take too much away at first as there is no turning back after that. Miracles aren't going to happen. you have to be realistic and not expect the perfect vagina...if there is such a thing. My hubby says I am too self consious about it. Thankfully it doesn't bother him....it was MY issue. Anyway, iwould still recommend it even though it is very painful and recovery can take a long time. Don't understimate the procedure. Everyone heals differently!! BUT GOOD LUCK to anyone wanting it. Mine was done on NHS. ;-)
Hi ,
I was told by my gp , that this surgery(labiaplasty) would not be avaliable on the nhs , she didnt even give me a chance to explain and rambled on about media representations , which i understand but for people that dont have this dont understand the physiological and psycholigcal problems . She said she could udnerstand that i was upset as i was crying but said i might as well wait for 2 months then come back to see if its a phase and then she could only help me with my distress . Now as you can imagine im too embarassed to go back to that gp but i wondered what the people done in order to get the surgery off the nhs and if it is absolutely free . i am 18 about to go to uni and obviously money right now is a big problem . getting the surgery will help me boht psycholgically and physiologically . So to all the people who have had it done on the nhs i was wondering if you could tell me how you managed to get the surgery and what you told your gp . if you could reply i would really appreciate it
:-)x
I was told by my gp , that this surgery(labiaplasty) would not be avaliable on the nhs , she didnt even give me a chance to explain and rambled on about media representations , which i understand but for people that dont have this dont understand the physiological and psycholigcal problems . She said she could udnerstand that i was upset as i was crying but said i might as well wait for 2 months then come back to see if its a phase and then she could only help me with my distress . Now as you can imagine im too embarassed to go back to that gp but i wondered what the people done in order to get the surgery off the nhs and if it is absolutely free . i am 18 about to go to uni and obviously money right now is a big problem . getting the surgery will help me boht psycholgically and physiologically . So to all the people who have had it done on the nhs i was wondering if you could tell me how you managed to get the surgery and what you told your gp . if you could reply i would really appreciate it
:-)x
I have found these posts really helpful prior and post op, so thought i would contribute.
I had my operation done on the NHS on the 1st April 2009 (9 days ago)
I had the operation for both cosmetic and pain reasons. I have always had large labia minor, hanging about an inch (2.5am) below the outer labia. Which caused some discomfort during sex and while wearing tight clothing.
Also after i had my son 9 years ago, i torn and wasn't stitched resulting in my left labia healing on its own but leaving a hole (docs called it a buttonhole).
I was embarrassed about the appearance, although still being with the same partner for 12 years. So finally plucked up the courage and saw a female doctor. She advised that things were not as bad as i thought, but referred me to the gyno anyway.
I saw they gyno, who explained the procedure, i have the V cut, which is considered the best as it heals better, and leaves the original labia lips visible.
Well i had the op and it took about one and half-hours, i was completely numb down there but was home two hours after waking up (my partner drove me home). I went bed and was still a little sleepy so went bed and slept.
I have had some discomfort, but considering what i have had done, this is to be expected. I am taking both co-codimol and ibuprofen.
The day after the op i took my first look, was surprised, thought they had done it wrong! The next day i felt it, all hard and bumpy! However i remained calm and now today things are really starting to settle down, the stitches have started to come out, the lips are becoming smoother (less bumps) and its looks great.
They are in line with my outer lips, the labia minor edges have slightly different colouring, but considering how it was before i am happy with the result...
Think about it hard before having the op! Things can go wrong, reading other posts on here will show you that. But if you do decide to go ahead, afterwards you will need to give it time, do not judge appearance within the first week.
Some discomfort is to be expected, but i can already tell once all healed i will not experience the pain again when wearing tight clothing!
I hope this has helped.
Good Luck
X
I had my operation done on the NHS on the 1st April 2009 (9 days ago)
I had the operation for both cosmetic and pain reasons. I have always had large labia minor, hanging about an inch (2.5am) below the outer labia. Which caused some discomfort during sex and while wearing tight clothing.
Also after i had my son 9 years ago, i torn and wasn't stitched resulting in my left labia healing on its own but leaving a hole (docs called it a buttonhole).
I was embarrassed about the appearance, although still being with the same partner for 12 years. So finally plucked up the courage and saw a female doctor. She advised that things were not as bad as i thought, but referred me to the gyno anyway.
I saw they gyno, who explained the procedure, i have the V cut, which is considered the best as it heals better, and leaves the original labia lips visible.
Well i had the op and it took about one and half-hours, i was completely numb down there but was home two hours after waking up (my partner drove me home). I went bed and was still a little sleepy so went bed and slept.
I have had some discomfort, but considering what i have had done, this is to be expected. I am taking both co-codimol and ibuprofen.
The day after the op i took my first look, was surprised, thought they had done it wrong! The next day i felt it, all hard and bumpy! However i remained calm and now today things are really starting to settle down, the stitches have started to come out, the lips are becoming smoother (less bumps) and its looks great.
They are in line with my outer lips, the labia minor edges have slightly different colouring, but considering how it was before i am happy with the result...
Think about it hard before having the op! Things can go wrong, reading other posts on here will show you that. But if you do decide to go ahead, afterwards you will need to give it time, do not judge appearance within the first week.
Some discomfort is to be expected, but i can already tell once all healed i will not experience the pain again when wearing tight clothing!
I hope this has helped.
Good Luck
X
Hey ladies I really need your help. I have problem labia and my doctor told me this morning that I couldn't get it on nhs but she told me to do some research and find out which nhs hospitals and counties are doing it for free. So if u have had it done please can u tell me where. So I can pass it on. Please help. Thanks :'(
i’m determined to have the surgery soon. but my decision has nothing to do with what men think. i’m very aware that large labia are practically worshipped by plenty of men. in fact, i’ve had more than my fair share of sexual partners and long relationships, and not one of them has said a bad thing about it as far as i’m aware, in fact some of them loved it.
but the facts are that i am in pain, i have never experienced orgasm, i have problems urinating and having sex (they can get dragged into the vagina, i’m not sure if anyone else has experienced this, but it’s too embarrassing to try and mention or rectify) and if i look at myself down there for any extended amount of time, i almost always start crying. to me, it all just looks like a heap of rotting meat, i’m absolutely disgusted by it. i didn’t like the way it looked even when i was very young, before i’d seen any porn, or even diagrams of another woman’s vagina.
i can honestly say that i’m comfortable with every other part of my body, if it wasn’t for this one thing i’d probably never put clothes on!
at the moment i’m 19 years old and not in a relationship. i worry for the young girls here who want to change themselves because of other people, especially boyfriends, that’s no good reason to do anything. i want to have this surgery for me, i want to jog and swim and wear shorts and all that jazz.
i finally mentioned this to my mum this morning and she’s just made me feel like an id**t. but reading what you have to say in this forum has made me feel less isolated, and armed with information!
i'd say that if you're in your still at school, wait till you're 18 at least to make the decision, it is permanent and needs plenty of thought, sort of like a tattoo. even if you feel ready, you might still be growing. and don't ever ever let a boy or a peer tell you that you're not fine the way you are, it isn't any one's choice but yours.
thank you
becky xx
but the facts are that i am in pain, i have never experienced orgasm, i have problems urinating and having sex (they can get dragged into the vagina, i’m not sure if anyone else has experienced this, but it’s too embarrassing to try and mention or rectify) and if i look at myself down there for any extended amount of time, i almost always start crying. to me, it all just looks like a heap of rotting meat, i’m absolutely disgusted by it. i didn’t like the way it looked even when i was very young, before i’d seen any porn, or even diagrams of another woman’s vagina.
i can honestly say that i’m comfortable with every other part of my body, if it wasn’t for this one thing i’d probably never put clothes on!
at the moment i’m 19 years old and not in a relationship. i worry for the young girls here who want to change themselves because of other people, especially boyfriends, that’s no good reason to do anything. i want to have this surgery for me, i want to jog and swim and wear shorts and all that jazz.
i finally mentioned this to my mum this morning and she’s just made me feel like an id**t. but reading what you have to say in this forum has made me feel less isolated, and armed with information!
i'd say that if you're in your still at school, wait till you're 18 at least to make the decision, it is permanent and needs plenty of thought, sort of like a tattoo. even if you feel ready, you might still be growing. and don't ever ever let a boy or a peer tell you that you're not fine the way you are, it isn't any one's choice but yours.
thank you
becky xx
how do you get it on the nhs? im only 18 and at uni so money to me doesnt come easily at all and i really cant afford to take out any more money from loans. could someone advise me please this is seriously getting me down!
I had labiaplasty combined with posterior repair. My vagina felt very uncomfortable when I walked and sat down. Sex -wise, everything worked fine except for the lack of friction which made it harder to orgasm.
I have suffered from depression and regret since the op as I no longer have the same feeling as before. Orgasm intensity is very low and comfort-wise they feel like the most meaty part has been removed. I am ashamed and disappointed with myself. So much so that I am going to go to my GP for some support from feeling so bad about it.
Sex was so important to me, it has taken me years to get the this level of pleasure and now it is gone! I am sad, so sad. My future is uncertain, how can you maintain a relationship with lack of feeling. I feel loneliness and wish I could turn back the clock.
I couldn't stand the site if them, but now I wish I had kept them as I don't feel that they were that bad after all. I am 34 and thought sex could only get better with age and now it is ruined.
I have suffered from depression and regret since the op as I no longer have the same feeling as before. Orgasm intensity is very low and comfort-wise they feel like the most meaty part has been removed. I am ashamed and disappointed with myself. So much so that I am going to go to my GP for some support from feeling so bad about it.
Sex was so important to me, it has taken me years to get the this level of pleasure and now it is gone! I am sad, so sad. My future is uncertain, how can you maintain a relationship with lack of feeling. I feel loneliness and wish I could turn back the clock.
I couldn't stand the site if them, but now I wish I had kept them as I don't feel that they were that bad after all. I am 34 and thought sex could only get better with age and now it is ruined.