Service
Labiaplasty (labia reduction)
Labiaplasty reduces inner labia (labia minora) that are elongated or asymmetrical, or outer labia (labia majora) that are loose. It is done because of discomfort — rubbing, pain when sitting and during sport, discomfort during intercourse — and because of appearance.
What concerns does it address?
How is it done?
Excess tissue of the inner labia is cut away in a way that preserves the edge and sensation; there are several techniques, and the choice depends on the shape. The outer labia are reduced by cutting away excess skin or, when they are deflated, restored with fat tissue (lipofilling). Depending on the procedure, either dissolvable stitches are used, which do not have to be removed, or non-dissolvable ones, which are removed after seven to ten days.
When is the procedure not suitable?
The procedure is not planned while there is a vaginal or urinary infection — it is treated first. It is not done during pregnancy, and after breastfeeding stops, we wait about two months. A tendency to keloid scarring is checked and discussed before the procedure.
General reasons for postponing a procedure (pregnancy, breastfeeding, inflammation, a clotting disorder, smoking): When is a procedure postponed?
Anaesthesia
Before a procedure under general or regional anaesthesia, you are seen by the anaesthetist, who works full time at the clinic; the same doctor is also present during the procedure. The anaesthetic assessment and the anaesthesia for larger operations are included in the price of the procedure. What happens before, during and after anaesthesia is described on the Anaesthesia page.
Risks
Occasional — separation of the wound edge that heals on its own, asymmetry that needs correction, temporarily altered sensation.
Expected, and rare but serious → Risks and complications: what is the course of healing, and what is a complication?
Price
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Reduction of the inner labia (labiaplasty) | €1,200–1,500 |
| Reduction of the outer labia | €1,200–1,500 |
| Reduction of the inner and outer labia | €2,300–2,600 |
| Lipofilling of the outer labia, once | €600–800 |
Specialist and team
Specialty: plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
When the procedure is done under sedation or general anaesthesia, the anaesthesia is led by a specialist in anaesthesiology, resuscitation and intensive care who works full time at the clinic.
In the operating theatre, the surgeon is assisted by head nurse Martina Šereg, with the help of nurses Kristina Jurešić and Mateja Tomorad, and in recovery the care assistant Mirjana Kovačić is with you. Martina also looks after preparation, scheduling and contact after the procedure.
Who will operate is decided at the examination, based on the findings and the type of procedure. You know the name of the surgeon before the procedure and meet them at the examination.
What happens at the examination?
The first examination lasts 30 to 45 minutes on average. The surgeon examines the area you are concerned about, asks about illnesses, medicines, allergies and previous operations, and talks with you about what you expect. If the procedure is appropriate and likely to help, you receive a plan: which procedure is proposed, under which anaesthesia, what recovery looks like and what is included in the price. If the procedure is not needed or would not give you what you expect, you will hear that at the examination too.
What if the result is not as agreed?
The result of a procedure is assessed at a follow-up visit, once the swelling has gone down and the scar has matured, not in the first weeks. If it differs from what was agreed at the examination, the same surgeon carries out the correction.
→ Poliklinika Barbel's correction policy
In the same visit
- Perineum and vaginal opening (introitus) correction — often done together with perineum correction, in the same procedure.
- Vaginoplasty — often done together with vaginoplasty, in the same procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Does sensation change? The technique preserves the edge and the nerves; a temporary change in sensation in the first weeks is expected.
When can I shower and when are the stitches removed? The first shower is on the third day, with the area covered with a sterile dressing afterwards. Dissolvable stitches dissolve on their own by the tenth day; non-dissolvable ones are removed after seven to ten days. You know which ones you will have before the procedure. In most patients the swelling and visible changes go away in about ten days.
Does the procedure affect pregnancy and childbirth? The procedure is not an obstacle to a future pregnancy.
Can the procedure be done before first intercourse? It can. The procedure involves the inner labia and does not affect the hymen.
What if the labia are not equal after the procedure? A difference in shape and size exists in most women even before the procedure and may remain afterwards. If it bothers you, a correction is done — the conditions are described in the correction policy.
How much does the result depend on care after the procedure? The larger the procedure, the more it depends on it, but it always does. Healing takes weeks and months and happens almost entirely at home, so the instructions you receive when you go home, about the wound, physical activity and the scar, are part of the procedure, not a recommendation.
Medical review: doctors of Poliklinika Barbel · October 2026.