Labiaplasty in West Palm Beach, FL

Labiaplasty in West Palm Beach, FL is performed by Dr. Albert Carlotti at BellaNova Cosmetic Surgery's state-registered Level III surgical center at 1261 S Congress Ave in West Palm Beach.

Labiaplasty reduces or reshapes the labia minora, and the most common reason patients seek it is physical discomfort — irritation with exercise, cycling or riding, discomfort in fitted clothing, or pain during intercourse. Appearance and symmetry are frequently part of it too.

Anatomy in this area varies enormously and most of that variation is entirely normal. The question at consultation is not whether your anatomy falls within a range but whether it is causing you a problem you want addressed.

Am I a candidate for labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty is considered for:

• Chronic irritation or chafing with exercise or clothing
• Discomfort during intercourse
• Noticeable asymmetry between the two sides
• Enlargement following childbirth or with age
• Self-consciousness that affects activity or clothing choices

Patients should be at least eighteen and physically mature, at a stable point in their health, and not pregnant. Consultations are conducted with a chaperone present and with the discretion the subject deserves.

Techniques

Trim technique. The free edge of the labia minora is reduced along its length. Straightforward and effective, and it removes the natural pigmented border — the trade-off is a scar line along the edge.

Wedge technique. A V-shaped section is removed from the middle and the edges rejoined, preserving the natural border and its color transition. The scar is shorter and better hidden. Technically more demanding and requires reliable blood supply to the remaining tissue.

Which technique suits you depends on the shape and distribution of the tissue rather than on a general preference. Reduction of the clitoral hood is sometimes performed at the same time where it contributes to the concern.

The consistent principle is conservative resection. Over-resection cannot be undone and can create tethering, chronic discomfort or exposure — problems considerably worse than the original complaint.

Recovery timeline

Every recovery is individual. This is the pattern most patients follow, and you will receive a written plan specific to your procedure.

When	What to expect
Days 1–3	Swelling and soreness. Ice, loose clothing, no straddling activity. Most patients manage with simple analgesia.
Days 4–7	Swelling declining. Many patients return to desk work within a week.
Weeks 2–4	Sutures dissolve. Light activity resumed. No cycling, riding or similar.
Weeks 6	Intercourse and full exercise resumed on clearance.
Months 3–6	Swelling fully resolved and final appearance settled.

Risks and considerations

Risks include swelling, bleeding, infection, wound separation, asymmetry, over-resection with tethering or chronic discomfort, altered sensation, scarring, and the need for revision. Conservative resection and careful technique are the principal protections.

Cost and financing

Priced as a standalone procedure or combined with other surgery, most often as part of a mommy makeover. See cost and financing.

Before and after results

Dr. Carlotti maintains a photographic result archive organized by procedure — real patients, consistent lighting and angles, published with consent. View labiaplasty before and after photographs.

Labiaplasty: questions patients ask