Frequently Asked Questions

Recently, a 20-year-old woman asked Dr. Dimitri Koumanis if she would benefit most from either a labiaplasty and clitoral hood reduction, or simply a fat transfer to her labia majora. Based on several photographs accompanying the inquiry, Dr. Koumanis was able to determine that she was showing signs of labia majora deflation, paired with the Continue Reading

For women at the very beginning of their labiaplasty journey, plastic surgeon Dimitri Koumanis, MD, has quite a bit of helpful advice. Most importantly, he emphasizes thoroughly researching a plastic surgeon who has the education, certifications, and experience necessary to provide you with top-quality care. He specifically recommends selecting a surgeon who is both board Continue Reading

I have helped many women who have had their labia minora torn during childbirth with repair. Sometimes the tear is due to a failed episiotomy, a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth which helps aid a difficult delivery and ideally prevents rupture of tissues. Other times, the labia minora may Continue Reading

When it comes to wound healing, you can’t fool “mother nature.” After labiaplasty (or any cosmetic surgery for that matter) with optimum healing it takes at least 6 weeks to reach the 90% point of the end result and up to a year to see the final result. Despite claims of other plastic surgeons and Continue Reading

Some women who I’ve seen in referral after having labiaplasty by another physician using an edge-trim technique have complained of painful scars which have deterred them from resuming comfortable relations. The edge-trim technique places a scar along the entire leading edge of the labia minora which can be tender as nerves regenerate. That is why Continue Reading

Female intimate surgery can be a complex surgery, and in order to reach your ideal outcome, it is crucial you seek a qualified plastic surgeon who is experienced at performing the procedure. With extensive experience performing labiaplasty, Dr. Dimitri Kumanis is considered a leading plastic surgeon in the specialty. In addition to performing different variations Continue Reading

Considering the intimate nature of labiaplasty, many patients have unique concerns related to healing after the surgery. From suture removal to scar visibility, Dr. Dimitri Koumanis has heard a wide variety of questions from his patients. In addition to addressing every concern they have, our board-certified plastic surgeon also offers his expertise by answering questions Continue Reading