Reduction of excess labial tissue with the Dr. Balgobin Tulip Edge Technique — most often chosen for comfort in clothing and activity, and most cases done awake, in office, under local anesthesia.
Labiaplasty reduces and reshapes excess labial tissue. Most patients come in for comfort rather than appearance — tissue that pinches in jeans or leggings, chafes on a bike or in the gym, folds or tugs during intercourse, or makes certain clothing something to avoid.
Labial size and shape vary enormously, and there is no “normal” that anyone should be measured against. This is a procedure for women whose own tissue is causing them a physical or personal problem — not a standard to meet.
Pinching or pressure in leggings, jeans, swimwear or athletic wear.
Chafing or soreness with cycling, spin, running or riding.
Excess tissue that catches or pulls during intercourse.
One side noticeably longer or fuller than the other — very common, and correctable.
Stretching or laxity that did not return to how things were before.
Recurrent irritation or difficulty keeping the area comfortable day to day.
There is more than one way to perform a labiaplasty, and the right one depends on your anatomy and what specifically bothers you. Dr. Balgobin selects the technique at your consultation rather than applying one method to everyone.
The most commonly requested procedure. Dr. Balgobin reduces the inner labia along the border itself, shaping the edge in a soft tulip curve rather than a straight cut — so the tissue sits tucked and closed like a folded tulip instead of leaving the flat, scalloped edge that gives this procedure a bad name. Conservative marking is what protects that natural contour.
The outer labia can be reduced when full or heavy, or restored with your own donor fat when deflated or hollow with age.
Each side is assessed and addressed independently. Perfect symmetry is not a promise anyone should make about paired anatomy, but a marked difference can be substantially improved.
Often combined with liposuction or donor fat work in one setting. Combining reduces total recovery time versus staging procedures separately.
Most labiaplasty procedures are performed awake, in the office, under local anesthesia — no general anesthetic and no hospital. If your case is more extensive or combined with another procedure, Dr. Balgobin will discuss the right setting with you at consultation.
This is a discreet procedure with a real recovery. Plan it for a stretch when you can be gentle with yourself for a couple of weeks, and schedule it well ahead of a vacation or event rather than just before one.
The goal of every technique choice is to reduce tissue while protecting sensation. Discuss this directly at your consultation — it is a reasonable question and you should get a clear answer.
Internal laxity, urinary leaking and vaginal dryness are separate issues from external labial tissue and need their own assessment.
Consultations are private, chaperoned per your preference, and no photographs are ever used anywhere without your separate written consent.
Every labiaplasty is quoted after an exam. The right technique — and whether surgery is even the answer — depends on your anatomy.
It reduces and reshapes excess labial tissue. Most patients come in for comfort reasons — tissue that pinches in fitted clothing, chafes during cycling or exercise, or folds and tugs during intercourse — and for the confidence of no longer thinking about it.
Swelling and soreness peak in the first three days and most patients are back to desk work and normal daily activity within two to three weeks. Intercourse, tampons, cycling and heavy exercise are typically cleared at four to six weeks at your follow-up. Residual swelling settles over two to three months, which is when you judge the final result.
Protecting sensation is a primary consideration in choosing the technique, and it is exactly the kind of question to raise directly at your consultation so you get a clear, specific answer for your anatomy and the approach being recommended.
Most labiaplasty procedures are performed awake, in the office, under local anesthesia — there is no general anesthetic and no hospital stay, and you walk out the same day. If your case is more extensive or being combined with another procedure, Dr. Balgobin will discuss the appropriate setting with you at your consultation.
Dr. Balgobin reduces the labia minora along the border itself, shaping the edge in a soft tulip curve rather than a straight line so the tissue sits tucked and closed with a natural contour. The outer labia can separately be reduced when heavy or restored with your own donor fat when deflated. The plan is built around your anatomy at consultation.
Yes, it is commonly combined with liposuction or donor fat procedures in a single setting, which means one recovery instead of two.
Pricing is given after an exam, because the right technique and extent vary. Financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry, and the consultation is where you will get a firm number.
At either location: 250 East Basse Road Ste 205 in San Antonio, Texas, or 200 East Travelers Trail Ste 210 in Burnsville, Minnesota.
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