Labia Minora Removal: Price, Recovery And What To Know

Labia minora treatment is one of those procedures everyone is curious about but rarely talks about openly. This treatment boosts confidence and is becoming increasingly popular. This article explains what the labia removal procedure actually is, its costs and major things to know.


Labia minora is a surgical procedure that is done to reshape the size of the inner labia. Surgeons use various techniques like the ''trim'' or ''wedge'' to remove the excess tissue with the aim to create more symmetrical and functional outcome.

This procedure is done to refined the shape so that the labia looks more balanced and comfortable and it is done under local or general anaesthesia.




This procedure is done for a lot of combination of reasons like cosmetic, medical, functional reasons.

Medical and functional reasons

• Enlarged labia can cause a lot of discomfort in the daily routine like pain, pinching, or irritation during activities like running, cycling, yoga or sexual intercourse.
• Labia that are larger than normal can sometimes make it difficult to clean properly.
• Pregnancy and childbirth can stretch the labia, leading some woman to seek procedures to restore their pre-pregnancy appearance.

Cosmetic And Psychological Reasons

• The common reason many people undergo this procedure is to improve the symmetry and overall appearance of the labia, as many people feel self- conscious about uneven or elongated labia.
• For a lot people looking aesthetically pleasing can lead to self confidence particularly while wearing tight clothing or swimwear,

The cost of labia minora removal can vary from country to country. In the case of India, let's break down the pricing.

Cost In India
Approximately Rs.42,500 to 99,000. The starting price can be as low as Rs.60,000 while some sources indicating the starting price can be Rs.30,000 and maximum can go up to Rs.123,000.

These factors are influenced on the basis of

• Type of surgery done e.g, laser or traditional
• Surgeon's experience and expertise in the field.
• Location as these procedure can be much expensive in the major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon

Cost Around The World

• In countries like turkey the costs go from $3,000 for scarless labia reduction and the cost starting from $1,500 for non surgical technique.
• In United States the costs are much higher due to higher healthcare and operational costs.

Some Key Points To Remember

• This procedure is considered cosmetic so most medical insurance plans do not cover this.
• Some clinics may offer financing options to help with the cost of this procedure.

To ensure faster healing after labia removal surgery keep the area clean and dry applying cold compress to reduce any kind of swelling and wear loose fitting clothing.

For faster healing get plenty of rest in the initial days but also avoid complete bed rest. Normal light exercise are allowed but doing heavy exercise should be avoided.

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