Ennis Plastic Surgery · Beautiful Medicine™
Labiaplasty in Boca Raton
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Explore changes in comfort, shape and symmetry with a plan tailored to your anatomy. Dr. Ennis will explain his posterior wedge approach and whether it fits your needs.
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A personal approach
Your consultation
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Labiaplasty changes the size or shape of the labia, often to address tissue that pulls, rubs or causes discomfort. It can also address differences in shape and symmetry. There is a wide range of normal anatomy, and appearance alone does not mean surgery is needed.
Dr. Ennis prefers the posterior wedge technique for suitable patients because it can reduce tissue while retaining much of the natural labial edge. Your consultation considers your symptoms, preferences and the limits of surgery, including the possibility of altered sensation.
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Labiaplasty at a glance
A Guide to Comfort, Shape & Proportion
Procedure
Reduction or reshaping of the labia, with attention to asymmetry and discomfort.
Approach
Trim and posterior wedge techniques address the labia minora in different ways.
Anesthesia
Local or general anesthesia may be considered. The plan is individualized.
Your visit
Usually an outpatient procedure. Timing and your return home depend on the surgical plan.
Your anatomy, explained
Understanding How Your Body Changes
The labia minora are the inner folds of tissue around the vaginal opening. The labia majora are the fuller outer folds, which typically bear hair. Nearby structures include the clitoral hood, perineum and mons pubis—the soft tissue over the pubic bone.
Natural variation, childbirth and aging can change the appearance or feel of these tissues. Concerns may include stretched inner labia, loss of fullness or sagging of the outer labia, or fullness and loose skin around the mons pubis.
Vaginal wall laxity is another concern that can arise after childbirth. Labiaplasty addresses external labial tissue; it does not tighten the vaginal canal. Dr. Ennis can help distinguish these concerns during consultation.
Comfort in everyday life
When Might Labiaplasty Help?
Some patients describe pulling, chafing or discomfort with exercise, intimacy, bathing suits or leggings. Others want to discuss long or uneven labial tissue. These concerns can be longstanding or may follow pregnancy and childbirth.
A consultation helps determine whether symptoms relate to labial tissue and whether surgery is appropriate. The aim is a change that is meaningful to you; no single size, shape or color defines normal anatomy.
Goals to discuss
- Relieving tissue-related rubbing or pulling
- Reducing bothersome asymmetry
- Improving comfort in clothing and during activities
- Preserving enough tissue for function and a natural contour
- Setting realistic expectations for appearance and confidence
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Trim Method vs. Posterior Wedge
Both approaches reduce the labia minora. The location of the incision and the tissue that is removed differ. Dr. Ennis will explain why he favors a posterior wedge for appropriate anatomy and when another approach may be more suitable.
Trim Method
A strip of tissue is removed along the labial edge and the new edge is sutured. This directly addresses excess edge tissue, including uneven or darker edges when that is a patient’s specific concern. It changes the natural border and leaves an incision along that edge.
Posterior Wedge Method
A V-shaped section is removed from the middle or back portion of the labia, and the remaining tissue is joined with sutures. This reduces size while retaining much of the natural edge. Learn more in the posterior wedge guide.
Neither technique guarantees preservation of sensation or an invisible scar. Wound separation and healing difficulties are particular considerations with wedge techniques. Planning must account for tissue quality and tension on the closure.
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What to Expect During Your Procedure
Your Consultation
Meet with Dr. Ennis and the team to discuss your wishes, medical history, symptoms and questions. The plan should explain what can be changed, what should be preserved and what recovery will involve.
Anesthesia & Timing
Local or general anesthesia may be considered according to the procedure and your needs. The procedure may take one to two hours, while simpler procedures may be shorter. Confirm your individual schedule and anesthesia arrangements with the team.
Surgery & Going Home
Dr. Ennis reduces or reshapes the selected tissue and closes the incisions with sutures. Most patients return home the same day after the team confirms they are ready and reviews aftercare instructions.
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Watch filmRecovery & results
Give Healing the Time It Needs
Swelling and discomfort are expected early in recovery and can persist for several weeks. Many patients return to desk work in about a week, depending on their comfort, healing and the demands of their job.
The practice advises avoiding vigorous exercise and sexual intercourse for approximately six weeks. Your surgeon’s clearance, rather than a date alone, guides the return to these activities. Residual swelling can take longer to resolve.
Patients may notice greater comfort during exercise, intimacy or in fitted clothing after healing. Results, scar appearance and changes in sensation vary. Persistent pain or concerns about a previous procedure warrant an assessment; see the labiaplasty revision guide.
Discuss before surgery
- How to care for the incision and manage swelling
- When to resume work, exercise, tampons and intimacy
- Signs of healing problems and when to contact the team
- Follow-up appointments and realistic result expectations
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Watch filmAn informed decision
Understand the Tradeoffs
Labiaplasty carries risks including bleeding, infection, scarring, wound separation, persistent discomfort and changes in sensation. Removing too much tissue can create functional problems that may be difficult to correct.
Discuss the benefits, limits and alternatives with Dr. Ennis, including choosing no surgery. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ patient guide provides additional information about techniques, healing and risks.
Actual patients of Dr. Scott Ennis
Labiaplasty Before & After
Actual labiaplasty patients of Dr. Ennis. Individual results vary.
View clinical before-and-after photos Contains images of intimate anatomy.
Your care at Ennis Plastic Surgery
Meet Dr. L. Scott Ennis
Dr. L. Scott Ennis is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His approach to labiaplasty considers both function and appearance, with particular attention to tissue preservation and your individual goals.
He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where his training included recognition as Best Intern and Outstanding Chief Resident, and completed a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Virginia.
At the Boca Raton practice, you can discuss sensitive concerns in a private setting. In-office and virtual consultations are available, including for patients traveling from outside Florida. Read more about Dr. Ennis’s training, credentials and recognition.
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Labiaplasty FAQs
Your Questions, Answered
Is labiaplasty the same as vaginal tightening?
No. Labiaplasty reshapes external labial tissue. Vaginal wall laxity is a different concern and needs its own assessment.
Does Dr. Ennis use the posterior wedge method?
Dr. Ennis prefers a posterior wedge for suitable patients. The best approach depends on your anatomy, concerns and tissue quality.
Will sensation be preserved?
Preserving tissue and function is an important goal, but no technique can guarantee unchanged sensation. Discuss this risk and your priorities before surgery.
Can I have a virtual consultation?
Yes. The practice offers in-office and virtual consultations. Contact the team for the appropriate private consultation process.
When can I return to exercise and intimacy?
The practice generally advises waiting approximately six weeks after surgery and obtaining clearance from Dr. Ennis. Healing and restrictions vary.
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