Fat Transfer to Labia

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Fat Transfer to Labia Beleza Plastic Surgery. Dr. Anna Wooten

A fat transfer to the labia is a cosmetic procedure that uses autologous fat (a patient’s own body fat) to enhance the appearance of the labia. During this procedure, Dr. Anna Wooten FACS harvests fat from a donor site on the patient’s body, prepares and processes it, and then injects it into the labia to restore volume. There are many reasons Dr. Wooten’s patients seek this procedure, including to address thin or sagging labia due to aging and improving their confidence.

Many cosmetic surgeons and patients worldwide consider autologous fat to be the ideal filler material. It is fully biocompatible, readily available in many people, and may lead to a quicker recovery since it is not a foreign substance. Fat also provides long-lasting results. (1) Autologous fat can also effectively add volume to areas of the body in a customizable way that produces natural-looking results.

If you feel as though your confidence would benefit from an autologous fat transfer to the labia, consider taking the first steps toward treatment at Beleza Plastic Surgery. Dr. Anna Wooten is a leading expert in women’s health and cosmetic surgery and prioritizes excellent results and a safe procedure.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Wooten at Beleza Plastic Surgery today. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call either our Sewickley or Pittsburgh office at either (724) 759-7777 or (412) 877-9388, respectively.

About

Many women who experience bodily changes due to aging or menopause will seek out forms of treatment to reduce discomfort, increase their confidence, improve the function of their genitals, and more. Factors like age, hormonal changes, childbirth, and more can all cause unpleasant or uncomfortable changes in the appearance and natural function of a woman’s intimate areas.

A fat transfer to the labia aims to enhance the beauty and function of the genitalia. This procedure has grown in popularity in recent years because of its minimally invasive nature and high levels of patient satisfaction.

As previously mentioned, the immune system does not recognize the autologous fat injection as a foreign substance, making fat an optimal filler medium. Rather than fighting a foreign substance and risking unpleasant reactionary complications, the body often recognizes that the fat is its own tissue and can more effectively heal the graft site, incorporating most of this new fat into the surrounding tissue. Some of the fat will be absorbed by the body. This can also lead to a faster recovery time. (1)

Benefits

Dr. Wooten’s patients experience a multitude of benefits, including:

  • Reduced discomfort: It is common for women with a loss of volume in their labia to feel discomfort or even pain while wearing certain clothing or during intimate activities. Restoring volume with fat in this area increases the natural cushioning around the sensitive genitalia.
  • Enhanced volume and contour: Increasing the amount of fat in the labia creates a plumper, more youthful appearance.
  • Minimally invasive procedure: We use syringes to inject the fat into the labia. For many women, the procedure can be comfortably done under local anesthetic.
  • Increased confidence: You may be more satisfied with the appearance of your genitalia after your fat transfer procedure.
  • Long-lasting results: After the new additions to the tissue have settled, the plumping effect can remain for years to come. Just like your own natural fat, the results will last.
  • No implants or synthetics required: Fat transfers completely avoid any synthetic filler compounds or foreign implants by employing your own fat to achieve the desired results.
  • Removal of excess fat: A main benefit of all fat transfer procedures is removing excess fat from one part of the body to enhance another.
  • Natural appearance: Additionally, using autologous fat instead of fillers or implants creates more natural-looking results.

Candidates

Dr. Wooten considers her ideal patients to be those with the goal of enhancing the appearance and comfort of their intimate areas. Her patients may also have specific issues they would like to address. These issues may have arisen as a result of age, hormonal changes, childbirth, prior surgeries, or more, but all can result in dissatisfaction with the appearance or functionality of the genitalia. (2) Candidates should have enough fat in another area of the body to safely transfer.

It is best if patients are in good general health and are willing to listen to and collaborate with Dr. Wooten to ensure optimal results. For women who are very slim and have very little of their own natural fat, Beleza has alternative solutions which can be explored during a personal consultation.

Personal Consultation

Fat Transfer to Labia Beleza Plastic Surgery. Dr. Anna Wooten

The first step in your treatment is a personal consultation with Dr. Wooten at Beleza Plastic Surgery. At this appointment, you will discuss your motivations behind seeking a fat transfer with Dr. Wooten at Beleza Plastic Surgery, as well as your goals for the procedure. You will also review your medical history to screen for any medications, supplements, past procedures, or preexisting conditions that could create complications. Once Dr. Wooten and her team have collected the necessary information, we will create a plan for your treatment and a date for your procedure will be set.

Preparation

You will receive specific preparation instructions from Dr. Wooten before your procedure. She may recommend that patients optimize their results with the following actions:

Procedure

The first step in all fat transfer procedures is harvesting fat from a donor site. Dr. Wooten can achieve this with liposuction. She can harvest fat from almost any donor site that has enough fat that can safely be spared; typically, these areas include the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks.

Dr. Wooten will begin the procedure by administering the appropriate anesthetic and make a small incision. Once this is made, she will insert a thin cannula. This is a suction tube that removes fat from select areas. (2)

Dr. Wooten will have planned where and how much fat should be placed at different points on your labia prior to your appointment. She will carefully inject the fat into the labia to increase its volume and enhance its appearance. (2) You will receive anesthetic in this area to maximize comfort.

Recovery

You may experience some swelling and soreness at the donor sites and the sites of your injections for a few days after your procedure. It is important to remember that you will be healing in two locations, not just in your labia, due to the liposuction fat extraction.

We recommend bed rest for the first day after your procedure so you do not disrupt any fat in your labia through excessive movement. Any strenuous activities should be avoided for at least 3 weeks, or until Dr. Wooten declares it safe for you to resume. You may receive a prescription for pain medications from Dr. Wooten during your recovery.

Results

You will immediately notice fuller, puffier labia after your procedure. After swelling dissipates, you will be left with fuller labia than you had before. Fat transfers to the labia have very high patient satisfaction rates, and Beleza Plastic Surgery patients are regularly satisfied and happy with the results that Dr. Wooten achieves.

Corresponding & Complementary Procedures

Dr. Wooten is a leader in sexual wellness procedures and has a strong reputation for success across the country. Beleza Plastic Surgery offers a wide variety of intimacy wellness procedures, and one of the most popular is labiaplasty.

While a fat transfer to the labia mostly focuses on increasing the volume of the labia, a labiaplasty can reduce the length and size of the labia. (3) Many patients with over-extended labia minora report discomfort in clothing or during certain activities. Large labia minora can also be cause for embarrassment.

We also offer various vaginal rejuvenation procedures. Age, childbirth, hormonal shifts, and more can leave the vagina dry, itchy, loose, and uncomfortable–we can treat all of these issues to achieve a rejuvenated vaginal area.

Cost of Labia Fat Transfers in Pittsburgh

The total cost of your treatment will depend on the scale of the procedure, your goals, and other factors. Dr. Wooten tailors each procedure to effectively give her patients great results.

When you discuss your goals at your consultation with Dr. Wooten, you will be given a price estimate. We also offer financing options for all patients. If you have any questions about payments, pricing, procedures, or more, please call one of our Pittsburgh-area offices and get the information you need!

FAQ

How much does a fat transfer cost?

Each patient’s anatomy, goals, and starting points are different, so there is not one set cost for a fat transfer to the labia. You will receive an estimated quote at your consultation.

What is the difference between fat transfer to the labia and a labiaplasty?

A fat transfer to the labia helps to increase the volume of the labia. A labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that removes part of the labia to decrease its size and length.

What other areas can a fat transfer treat?

Fat transfers are excellent options for rejuvenation. Drooping skin on the face, sunken eyes, wrinkly hands, and even breasts and buttocks can all be enhanced with a fat transfer.

References

  1. Vasavada A, Raggio BS. Autologous Fat Grafting For Facial Rejuvenation. PubMed. Published 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557860/
  2. Jabbour S, Kechichian E, Hersant B, et al. Labia Majora Augmentation: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2017;37(10):1157-1164. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjx056
  3. Willis RN, Wong CS, Pai A, Patel BC. Labiaplasty Minora Reduction. PubMed. Published 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448086/