Would you like to undergolabia maj ora lipofillingin Paris to improve the harmony of your vulva and/or reduce functional discomfort? Thanks to the excellent results obtained, this intimate surgery procedure has become considerably more popular in recent years.
Dr. Delobaux, a surgeon in Paris, provides expert guidance and offers modern lipofilling techniques for natural, long-lasting, and safe results.
What is labia majora lipofilling?
The labia majora can atrophy with age, after weight loss, or following pregnancy. Lipofilling of the labia majora involves reinjecting fat taken from the patient (autologous fat) to increase volume and improve the appearance of the vulva.
However, lipofilling of the labia majora is not limited to improving the aesthetics of the vulva. It can also correct certain functional problems, such as pain during sexual intercourse or skin fragility related to the reduction of vulvar adipose tissue.
The main indications
Atrophy of the labia majora can have several causes:
- Constitutional hypotrophy: when the labia majora are underdeveloped.
- Aging: gradual loss of adipose tissue and decrease in skin elasticity.
- Significant weight loss: causes sagging and thinning of the labia majora.
- Pregnancy and childbirth: may cause loosening of the vulvar tissues.
- Hypoestrogenism: particularly after menopause, it causes a loss of volume and weakens the skin.
Aesthetic and functional objectives
The intervention allows:
- Restore the volume and harmony of the labia majora in relation to the labia minora.
- To rejuvenate the vulva, giving it a shapely, rounded, and fuller appearance.
- To reduce functional discomfort, such as pain during sexual intercourse.
- To improve the patient's self-esteem.
Any associated actions
Lipofilling can be combined with:
- Labiaplasty: to reduce the size of the labia minora if they appear disproportionate.
- Hymenoplasty: in certain reconstructive contexts.
- Other intimate procedures: G-spot augmentation or vulvar lift.
This procedure differs from temporary solutions (hyaluronic acid injections) because lipofilling uses the patient's own fat. As a result, this procedure ensures natural, long-lasting results.
What are our different techniques for lipofilling the labia majora?
Lipofilling of the labia majora can be performed using several techniques, all aimed at achieving a natural, symmetrical, and long-lasting result.
Advantages of autologous lipofilling
- Stable and natural results
- No risk of rejection or allergic reaction
- Possibility of precisely modeling the vulva.
Classic lipofilling
This technique involves liposuctioning a small amount of fat from a donor area on the patient (abdomen, saddlebags, inner thighs, or knees).
The fat that is removed is then purified by decanting to retain only viable fat cells. Finally, these are reinjected into the labia majora using fine cannulas. This approach restores volume to the labia majora and rebalances the harmony of the vulva.
Lipomodeling or lipostructure
Lipomodeling is a very delicate technique that involves:
- Remove the fat very precisely;
- Reinject it in successive layers to achieve a smooth and natural result.
- Avoid irregularities or excess volume.
This technique allows for greater curvature and improved symmetry of the labia majora, even in cases of severe atrophy or asymmetry.
Anaesthesia
Depending on the procedure and the patient, the operation may be performed under enhanced local anesthesia, to limit the impact of the anesthesia, or under general anesthesia, particularly in the case of combined procedures.
What are the steps involved in your labia majora lipofilling procedure?
Preoperative preparation is essential to ensure optimal and safe results.
Preoperative consultations
It is recommended that you meet with the surgeon at least twice before the procedure. During these appointments, you will have the opportunity to explain your motivations. The surgeon will perform a detailed clinical examination of the vulva and determine the best surgical strategy to adopt.
He will also explain the limitations of the procedure (partial fat reduction, possible asymmetry), as well as the postoperative effects and recovery period.
Finally, you and the surgeon will be able to discuss any additional procedures that may be associated with the procedure.
Medical examinations and preparation
- Consultation with the anesthesiologist, at least 48 hours before the procedure if general anesthesia is required;
- Complete blood count to assess overall health;
- Discontinuation of certain medications, including aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs, which may increase the risk of bleeding;
- Stop smoking 8 weeks before and after the procedure to promote graft take.
Weight stabilization
Weight fluctuations can affect the outcome of lipofilling. It is therefore advisable to maintain a stable weight before the procedure and to try to maintain it after the procedure.
What is the procedure for your labia majora lipofilling?
Lipofilling is an outpatient procedure, usually performed in 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the amount of fat to be injected and any associated procedures.
Steps of the intervention
- Anesthesia: enhanced local or general, depending on the case.
- Fat removal: via liposuction from donor areas (saddlebags, stomach, thighs, knees).
- Purification: by centrifugation or decantation to isolate viable fat cells.
- Injection into the labia majora: fat is reinjected in thin layers to achieve harmonious and symmetrical volume.
- Closure: no sutures are necessary thanks to the micro-incision technique.
Immediate and definitive result
Initial post-operative swelling may be significant, but it gradually subsides in the days following the procedure. In the months following vulvar lipofilling, any fat that does not take is naturally reabsorbed by the body (20 to 40% of the injected volume).
The final result is visible 3 to 6 months after the procedure.
What happens after lipofilling?
Hospitalization and discharge
Lipofilling is an outpatient procedure, which means that the patient goes home the same day.
Convalescence
- 7 to 10 days: initial recovery period with swelling, mild pain, and bruising.
- 4 to 6 weeks: gradual resumption of sports and sexual activities.
- Wearing loose-fitting clothing is recommended to prevent rubbing and promote healing.
- Shower the next day, no baths for 4 weeks.
Your surgeon will monitor you regularly to check healing, assess graft take, and anticipate any necessary touch-ups.
Possible complications
Although rare, certain complications may occur:
- Hematoma or infection;
- Significant fat reduction;
- Asymmetry of the labia majora;
- Moderate pain, treated with painkillers.
With proper preparation and adherence to post-operative instructions, these complications remain rare.
Our rates in Paris
Lipofilling of the labia majora is a cosmetic procedure. It is therefore not covered by Social Security.
The price varies depending on the amount of fat to be injected, the associated procedures (nymphoplasty, vulvar lift), the type of anesthesia chosen, and the donor areas.
Your surgeon will provide you with a personalized quote following the preoperative consultations.
For further information or to make an appointment, Dr. Delobaux is at your disposal.
