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If/when I give birth after getting a labiaplasty, will it undo the procedure?

It's hard to know exactly how your body will respond during the hormonal changes and the act of childbirth. Labiaplasty is a procedure that can be used to reshape the labia and is frequently used after childbirth to correct asymmetries, repair trauma or improve the overall cosmesis. It Is possible that a subsequent pregnancy and delivery would create new issues.

Clinical Context

Vaginal delivery can stretch or change labial tissue, which may affect the results of an earlier labiaplasty. Some surgeons suggest waiting until you're done having children before the procedure, while others proceed knowing a touch-up could be needed later. If childbirth does change the area, a follow-up procedure can often address it. Talking with your surgeon about your family planning goals beforehand helps set realistic expectations about how pregnancy and delivery might affect your results.

Answered By

Dr. Steven Williams

President Emeritus of ASPS

Dr. Steven Williams is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the Past President of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a charitable person who dedicates his life to those in need of his unique expertise.

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