Labia Fat Transfer
What is Labia Fat Transfer?
Deflated” or too-thin labia majora (the outer lips of tissue around the vaginal opening) can be bothersome from an appearance or comfort perspective. Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, aging, and weight changes can lead to loss of volume within the labia majora and stretch or even tear the labia minora (the inner lips of tissue around the vaginal opening). Fat transfer restores volume within the labia majora by borrowing fat cells from another part of the body and “planting” them within the labia. This treatment takes advantage of using your own tissue, and has long lasting–if not permanent–results. Labia majora fat transfer is often combined with labiaplasty to contour stretched or excessive labia minora tissues, platelet-rich STEM-CELL treatments for sexual health, and clitoral hood reduction, for a comprehensive vaginal rejuvenation
The Benefits of Labia Fat Transfer
Confidence in appearance and healthy function helps our patients look and feel their best every day, and this feeling extends to many areas of our patients’ personal and intimate lives. In addition to improved self-confidence, labia fat transfer treatment brings:
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A fuller, more volumized appearance to the labia majora
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Less pain and discomfort during intercourse and exercise
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Permanent results that carry a high patient satisfaction rate
Frequently Asked Questions
Is labial fat transfer a common procedure?
While approximately 10,000 women undergo labiaplasty treatment yearly in the US, overall aesthetic gynecologic and sexual health procedures are rapidly becoming more common. As women grow more comfortable in discussing their intimate health concerns, the idea of improving one’s vulvar or labial apperance and function is becoming more acceptable in the medical community. Nevertheless, what seems like a straightforward procedure, both labial fat transfer and labiaplasty treatments require extensive expertise for best outcomes, and we recommend meeting with our highly skilled women’s wellness experts if you are interested in this treatment.
What is recovery like after labia fat grafting?
We most commonly perform labial fat grafting in our office, with the help of relaxing medications, laughing gas, and injectable numbing medicine. Patients are released home after treatment, with most reporting taking a long nap after treatment. During their recovery, most patients take 2-4 days off work and school, and are encouraged to wear compressive leggings or shorts. About 2 weeks following the fat grafting surgery, patients return to Aviva Plastic Surgery for a follow-up appointment with our staff. During this visit, she assesses one’s healing progress and provides an updated timeline for recovery.
What are the risks of labial fat grafting?
Fat grafting risks include bleeding, bruising, infection, changes in sensation, and asymmetry of the labial tissues. A small amount of bloody drainage is normal for the first 2 weeks after surgery; however, significant bleeding is rare, as is infection and permanent numbness. Resulting significant asymmetry of the labial tissue is uncommon; this may require a revision or touch-up procedure.
Does insurance cover fat grafting treatment?
Most commonly, labiaplasty surgery and labia fat transfer are cosmetic procedures and are not typically covered by insurance. Our practice is not in network with insurance plans; and all labial fat transfer, labiaplasty and women’s wellness treatments are self-pay at our practice.
To help our patients plan for intimate wellness treatments, we offer a number of easy-to-use financing options. Please inquire with our staff about this at the time of your consultation.
What is the cost of a fat transfer treatment?
Every patient has individually different anatomy and aesthetic goals; because of this, we encourage individuals interested in fat grafting treatment to schedule a consultation with our women’s wellness expert in order to receive custom-tailored treatment recommendations and pricing information. In general, fat grafting procedures
How much fat needs to be transferred?
Your end goal will determine how much fat our staff will transfer. Whether your goal is to improve sagging and aesthetics or to hide the labia minora completely, we may also recommend labial puffing or labial augmentation with injectable filler. Based on our experience, we will determine a treatment plan that suits your needs and treatment goals.
How long does fat grafting last?
Unlike dermal fillers, fat grafting has the benefit of lasting a lifetime. After one treatment, the fat transfer reintegrates into the body and results will last for years. We find results to defy aging and weight changes, and maintain an improved appearance for years after treatment.