Would you like to undergolabia maj ora lipofillingin Paris to improve the appearance of your vulva and/or reduce functional discomfort? Thanks to the excellent results achieved, this type of intimate surgery has become much more widespread in recent years.
Dr. Delobaux, a surgeon in Paris, provides expert care and offers modern lipofilling techniques to achieve natural, long-lasting, and safe results.
What is labia majora lipofilling?
The labia majora may atrophy with age, after weight loss, or following pregnancy. Lipofilling of the labia majora involves reinjecting fat harvested 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 appearance of the vulva. It can also correct certain functional issues, such as pain during sexual intercourse or skin fragility resulting from a loss of vulvar adipose tissue.
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 decreased skin elasticity.
- Significant weight loss: causes the labia majora to sag and become thinner.
- Pregnancy and childbirth: These can cause the vulvar tissues to become loose.
- Low estrogen levels: particularly after menopause, this condition leads to a loss of volume and weakens the skin.
Aesthetic and Functional Goals
The procedure allows for:
- To restore the volume and balance 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 related actions
Lipofilling can be combined with:
- Nymphoplasty: to reduce the size of the labia minora if they appear disproportionate.
- Hymenoplasty: In Certain Reconstructive Settings.
- Other intimate procedures: G-spot augmentation or vulvar lift.
This procedure differs from temporary solutions (such as hyaluronic acid injections) because lipofilling uses the patientâs own fat. As a result, this procedure ensures a natural and long-lasting result.
What are our different techniques for labia majora lipofilling?
Lipofilling of the labia majora can be performed using several techniques, all of which aim to achieve a natural, symmetrical, and long-lasting result.
Benefits of Autologous Lipofilling
- A natural, long-lasting result
- No risk of rejection or allergic reaction
- Ability to precisely model the vulva.
Traditional Lipofilling
This technique involves removing a small amount of fat via liposuction from a donor site on the patient's body (abdomen, saddlebags, inner thighs, or knees).
The harvested fat is then purified through decantation to retain only the viable fat cells. Finally, these cells are reinjected into the labia majora using fine cannulas. This approach restores volume to the labia majora and restores the vulvaâs natural balance.
Lipomodeling or Lipostructure
Lipomodeling is a very delicate technique that involves:
- Remove the fat very carefully;
- Inject it in successive layers to achieve a smooth, natural-looking result;
- Avoid irregularities or excessive volume.
This technique helps create a more rounded shape and improve the symmetry of the labia majora, even in cases of severe atrophy or asymmetry.
Anesthesia
Depending on the procedure and the patient, the surgery may be performed under enhanced local anesthesia, to minimize the effects of the anesthesia, or under general anesthesia, particularly in cases of combined procedures.
What are the steps to take before your labia majora lipofilling procedure?
Preoperative preparation is essential to ensure the best possible and safest outcome.
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 reasons for seeking the procedure. The surgeon will perform a detailed clinical examination of the vulva and determine the best surgical approach to take.
He will also explain the limitations of the procedure (partial fat resorption, possible asymmetry), as well as the postoperative effects and recovery process.
Finally, you and the surgeon will be able to discuss any additional procedures that may be performed in conjunction with the surgery.
Medical Exams 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;
- Discontinuing certain medications, such as aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs, which can increase the risk of bleeding;
- Stop smoking 8 weeks before and after the procedure to promote graft take.
Weight Stabilization
Changes in weight can affect the results of lipofilling. It is therefore advisable to maintain a stable weight before the procedure and to try to maintain it afterward.
What is the procedure for your labia majora lipofilling?
Lipofilling is an outpatient procedure that typically takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the amount of fat to be injected and any additional procedures performed.
Steps in the Procedure
- Anesthesia: enhanced local or general, as appropriate.
- Fat harvest: via liposuction from donor sites (saddlebags, abdomen, thighs, knees).
- Purification: by centrifugation or decantation to isolate viable fat cells.
- Injections into the labia majora: Fat is reinjected in thin layers to achieve harmonious and symmetrical volume.
- Closure: No sutures are needed thanks to the micro-incision technique.
Immediate and permanent results
Initial postoperative swelling may be significant, but it gradually subsides in the days following the procedure. In the months following vulvar lipofilling, the fat that does not take is naturally reabsorbed by the body (20 to 40 percent of the injected volume).
The final results are visible 3 to 6 months after the procedure.
What are the aftereffects of lipofilling?
Hospitalization and Discharge
Lipofilling is an outpatient procedure, which means the patient goes home the same day.
Recovery
- 7 to 10 days: initial recovery period with swelling, mild pain, and bruising.
- 4 to 6 weeks: Gradual resumption of sports and sexual activity.
- It is recommended to wear loose-fitting clothing to prevent chafing and promote healing.
- You can shower the very next day, but bathing is prohibited for 4 weeks.
Your surgeon will provide regular follow-up care to monitor healing, assess graft take, and plan for any necessary touch-ups.
Possible complications
Although rare, certain complications may occur:
- Bruise or infection;
- Significant fat reduction;
- Asymmetry of the labia majora;
- Moderate pain, treated with pain relievers.
With proper preparation and adherence to postoperative instructions, these complications are rare.
Our Rates in Paris
Lipofilling of the labia majora is a cosmetic procedure. Therefore, it is not covered by Social Security.
The price varies depending on the amount of fat to be injected, any additional procedures (nymphoplasty, vulvar lift), the type of anesthesia chosen, and the donor sites.
Your surgeon will provide you with a personalized quote following your preoperative consultations.
For further information or to schedule an appointment, Dr. Delobaux is available to assist you.
