Submitted by Daniel A. Sterling, MD, FACS

Can injectable fillers be used to plump up the labia majora?

Fat atrophy resulting in deflation and flattening of the labia majora can occur with age. The preferred method for correcting this is autologous (from your body) fat injections which can be injected to give a long lasting restored fullness to the labia majora. A large amount of injectable fillers would be required to improve the contour of the entirety of the labia majora.  However, a small area of focal deflation may be adequately addressed with one of the injectable fillers.

Dr. Alter is credited with the current design of Labiaplasty. A recent article in the Dec. 2008 issue of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal reviews his experience with Labiaplasty and adds guidelines for clitoral hood reduction.

A high level of satisfaction was noted in 93% of the patients, sex life was noted to be improved in 71% and improvement in discomfort noted in 95%. 98% of the patients indicated that they would have the surgery again.

Clitoral hood reduction is helpful for those women who have excess tissue in this area which may flow into the excess tissue of the labia minora. All of the excess tissue is trimmed to create a more pleasing appearance to the genitalia.

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The mons pubis is the hair bearing area of the lower abdomen, just above the genitals. Some people have excessive fat accumulation in the mons, sometimes in conjunction with a fatty abdomen and sometimes isolated to the mons area. Fat accumulation of the mons pubis effects both men and women. In women, the fat may extend to the upper part of the labia.

Liposuction of this area takes about 30 minutes and can be done with a light anesthetic or under local anesthesia with sedation. Recovery is rapid (about 1 to 2 days) though swelling often persists for 7 to 10 days. Complications, such as bleeding and infection, are rare.

The result is a more attractive, streamlined mons pubis which gives a feeling of rejuvenation.

The mons pubis of a woman viewed from the side.

Weight gain and weight loss, aging and pregnancy all contribute to a sagging pubis. It is not generally known that this area can be lifted and rejuvenated.

A sagging pubis is often lifted in conjunction with an abdominoplasty or body lift, but can also be lifted as an isolated procedure.

The resulting scar looks like a C-section scar (horizontal -- just above the pubic hair) and usually heals well. Surgery takes about 30 minutes, and can be done under local or general anesthesia. Recovery is about 1 to 2 days. Complications are rare.

The lifted pubic area gives a feeling of rejuvenation. Overhanging skin in this area may interfere with clitoral stimulation.  By lifting up the sagging skin, the clitoris may be more exposed.