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Here are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions to get You Started

While there’s no substitute for having your questions personally answered by our all-women team at Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles, we’ve assembled some of the most common questions and answers here for your convenience. Ready to discuss your unique case? Contact us today.

Even the most “trackable” menstrual cycle might vary. At Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles, our all-women team knows just how inconvenient a period can be – and we’ll work to ensure that your procedure still happens on time, no embarrassment necessary. Dr. Poucher will ask that you wear a tampon during your procedure – she’ll carefully and gently remove it at the end – and will instruct you to use menstrual pads until your period stops post-op. If you’re not comfortable using a tampon during your vaginal surgery, Dr. Poucher can evaluate your degree of bleeding and, if necessary, will reschedule your procedure.

If you are scheduled for perineoplasty or vaginoplasty and start your cycle, your procedure will need to be rescheduled.

Every vaginal surgical procedure at Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles is minimally invasive, performed in our office and uses only local anesthesia. You’ll leave our Valencia practice with an understanding of any limitations so that you heal beautifully, quickly and comfortably. Most of our patients prefer to schedule two to three days off post procedure to ensure substantial healing time, but it’s very dependent on the sort of work you do. Plenty of our patients return to their remote “desk” jobs the next day, while our patients with more physical requirements at work might prefer to stay home a few more days. Speak to Dr. Poucher during your consultation or surgery to determine what makes most sense for your particular case.

Just like any surgical procedure, your body post vaginal surgery needs time to heal. We encourage our patients to refrain from exercise for at least one week – with some exceptions. Because of the nature of vaginal surgery, please don’t use a bicycle, go horseback riding or swimming, do Pilates or yoga, ride a motorcycle or perform wide-leg squats until cleared by Dr. Poucher. Generally, these and similar activities are delayed for six weeks after your vaginal surgical procedure.

Generally speaking, no. Most women’s labia have little to no sensation – and that’s to her benefit. Just think about how much more discomfort would occur during childbirth if our labia was incredibly sensitive! Because of this, patients most often report that the only physical difference they note post surgery is a lack of dragging or pinching of the labia during intercourse. The portion of the labia that does have some sensation – the frenulum – is not disturbed during your vaginal surgery at the Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles. Our goal is to restore your comfort, confidence and pleasure – and part of that duty is protecting delicate nerves and tissue that make you feel good!

Yes. Even though the vagina is considered a “fast healer,” and all our procedures are minimally invasive, you’ll still want to avoid some activities while you fully recover. In order to avoid stitches dissolving, we ask that you not soak in water for six weeks – so no baths, swimming pools, oceans, etc. You’ll also want to be thoughtful about your exercise; please hold back from the gym and any activities that exceed the exertion of a short/gentle walk for at least a week. You’ll also want to skip penetration – that includes intercourse, digital/finger “play,” and tampon usage for six weeks.

Dr. Poucher employs a Soniquence Fingerswitch Wand instead of a scalpel to allow for more precise incisions and better healing.

The suture used to close your incisions is dissolvable – so no, most patients do not need to have their stitches removed. Occasionally, Dr. Poucher will very gently remove one or two stitches that are “hanging on” during your follow up appointment scheduled six weeks after your procedure.

Like the vast majority of labiaplasty surgical specialists, Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles is not “in network” with any traditional insurance providers and does not accept standard health insurance plans.

However, patients may be able to utilize their HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) to help pay for a labiaplasty if the procedure is deemed medically necessary.

Medically necessary labiaplasty is typically performed to address specific health concerns like:

  • Physical discomfort caused by excess labial tissue (e.g., chafing)
  • Chronic irritation or persistent infections (e.g., UTIs)
  • Functional issues affecting daily activities, exercise, or sexual intercourse

To qualify as medically necessary, the procedure must be recommended by a healthcare provider, like a gynecologist, and supported by documentation showing how it addresses health issues that impact your daily life. This documentation will be necessary for using your HSA/FSA funds.

Please note that the entire procedure may not be fully covered by your HSA/FSA. The amount you can apply from your account will depend on the available balance.

If you believe your labiaplasty may be medically necessary, we recommend coming in for a complimentary consultation to review your symptoms and get the proper documentation to support your case.

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Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles
(661) 312-0497
info@labiaplastycenterla.com
28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy #125
(Floor 1, Rye Canyon)
Valencia, CA 91355