For an intimate area you are happy with.
That you also MOOI your own intimate parts is what the MOOI clinic is all about. After a labia correction, you no longer experience any discomfort from your inner labia and they fall nicely inside the outer labia. We understand that having something done to your labia is a big step for you. As you consider a pubic surgery, we’d like to tell you what your options are and what steps you can take. Of course, we will fully inform you during a consultation with the plastic surgeon at our private clinic located in Maastricht.
What are you suffering from?
During puberty, all sorts of things change in the body. In 60% of women, the inner labia are larger (or longer) than the outer labia after puberty. This is not abnormal but a normal anatomical variation. What you see or feel is that the inner labia come out. Even after pregnancy, the labia minora may suddenly be larger, or open. The medical term for such enlargement is hypertrophy.
Besides the fact that many women find it less aesthetically pleasing when the inner labia are visibly larger than the outer labia, it can also inconvenience you. Examples of bothersome situations include: pain during intercourse, irritation or pain during sports (think horseback riding and cycling) or being visible in tight clothing and bathing suits.
THE TREATMENT PROCESS
From consultation to labia reduction
Make an appointment first
Call or email one of our staff members to schedule a consultation. Tell us about your plans in advance so we can schedule you with the (female) plastic surgeon who suits you best. You can make an appointment through the appointments page.
Or call: 043 311 8708
The consultation from A to Z
You come to MOOI Clinic in Maastricht to discuss your labia correction. During the consultation, you will speak with a female plastic surgeon who specializes in labia corrections. From general information about the before and after care, to the details such as the technique and what part will be removed.
After the consultation, you will be up to date on everything regarding your future labia correction: from our honest advice on the expected result, risks, recovery and costs. We are also taking pictures for your file today.
An initial consultation involves a €50 consultation fee, which will be deducted from the treatment price.
The labia correction
We usually do the procedure under local anesthesia so you won’t feel anything. Before surgery, the part of the labia to be removed is marked in consultation with you. The inner labia are reduced in size so that they fall inside the outer labia (also called “labia majora”), so to speak, and a better proportion is created. You do this by removing excess skin and tissue, usually in the form of a wedge excision (a V-shaped incision). This takes into account that there is no scar retraction. After removal, the mucosa is closed with soluble sutures that do not need to be removed.
You can usually go home the same day after surgery. If it goes well and you feel good then you can go home after checking. You are not allowed to drive yourself so get yourself home safely. You are well informed beforehand about our aftercare and recovery.
Aftercare and recovery
After the treatment, you can go home immediately; you cannot drive yourself so have a safe ride home. During the first few days, the labia may be quite swollen. Proper cooling is important. A mild analgesic such as paracetamol is often enough to control the after pain. Usually the swelling is much less after three days. Take it easy but keep moving. Good blood flow promotes healing. After a week, you can return to work. Avoid heavy bending and lifting for a few more weeks.
Read all about recovery after a labia correction here.
Risks
As with any surgery, there is a small chance of bleeding, infection or impaired wound healing. This is usually not serious and easily remedied. Complete symmetry is pursued but can never be guaranteed 100%.
MOOI Clinic recommends that you read the aesthetic package insert carefully. It is designed to give you the additional information you need to help you make an informed decision.
QUIT SMOKING
We advise all our clients to quit smoking around the time of treatment. The same applies to the use of nicotine patches and gum. Smoking not only makes you less MOOI on the outside, but also on the inside. If you smoke, you have a higher risk of complications such as poor wound healing, skin shedding or respiratory problems with general anesthesia.
Experience of others
Your desire and reasons for have your intimate parts corrected is personal. It is very important to us that you feel good about your choices. We also give you time to discover what you feel most comfortable with. Be sure to read the experiences of other patients and view our reviews via
ZorgkaartNederland.nl
(the largest independent experience site for Dutch healthcare).
Our plastic surgeons
Our plastic surgeons
Your appearance is precious to us. We believe that for proper treatment, you need the right people. Training, competence and quality can only be provided with plastic surgeons who understand their profession. We do not want to be the largest clinic in the Netherlands, but the best.
More about labia correction
What does a labial correction cost?
from €1,570 (under local anesthesia)
After the consultation with the plastic surgeon, you will know exactly what your labia reduction will cost.
Please note that it is not possible to claim expenses for treatments from health insurance. MOOI only performs procedures for uninsured care.
If you do want to qualify for reimbursement, we are happy to refer you to one of our hospitals. For this you need a referral from the family doctor. We recommend consulting the terms and conditions of your health insurance policy.
