DOVELabiaplasty

You come in, have the procedure, and go home the same day. It's done under local anaesthetic — the area is numbed, but you stay awake throughout. No general anaesthesia required.

Dr Konrat marks the dissection areas based on the plan from your consultation. She then uses fine instruments to separate and reshape tissue layer by layer, working within the superficial plane.

Once the reshaping is complete, dissolvable sutures close the area. The whole thing takes roughly 60 to 90 minutes depending on how much tissue needs to be addressed.

Afterwards, you rest in our recovery area before heading home with written aftercare instructions.

People come to us for different reasons. Some have discomfort during exercise or cycling. Others deal with chafing from clothing or irritation that gets in the way of everyday life. Some have concerns about asymmetry or the size of their labia.

You need to be over 18. At your consultation, Dr Konrat will go through your medical history, talk about what's bothering you, and be upfront about what labiaplasty can and can't do for your particular situation.

Not everyone who enquires will be a suitable candidate. Dr Konrat will tell you honestly if the procedure isn't right for you.

When you arrive at our Bondi Junction rooms, our all-female clinical team will get you settled. There's time to ask any last questions before things start.

The local anaesthetic numbs the area completely. Most patients say they feel pressure but not pain. You're welcome to listen to music or a podcast while Dr Konrat works.

After the procedure you'll rest for about 30 to 60 minutes. You'll need someone to drive you home — we won't discharge you without a support person. We send you off with written aftercare instructions, pain relief advice, and our direct contact details in case anything comes up.

Plan for about a week off work. If you're at a desk you may be back sooner; physical jobs will need longer.

Swelling and bruising in the first week or two are completely normal. Cold compresses and the pain relief we prescribe will help. The sutures are dissolvable — they break down on their own within three to four weeks, so there's nothing to have removed.

For four to six weeks after the procedure, avoid heavy exercise, swimming, and baths. Sexual activity is off limits for at least six weeks. Stick to loose, comfortable clothing while you heal.

We'll see you at one week and again at six weeks for follow-up. If anything concerns you between those visits, call us. The final outcome takes three to six months to settle as swelling goes down and tissue reaches its permanent position.

Every surgical procedure carries risk. You need to understand these before deciding whether to go ahead.

With labiaplasty, the risks include bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, wound dehiscence (where the wound separates), asymmetry, scarring, chronic discomfort, and changes in sensation — which can be temporary or permanent. Some patients require revision surgery.

The DOVE Surgery Technique's superficial dissection approach may reduce certain risks, but no technique eliminates them altogether. How likely a complication is and how severe it might be varies from person to person.

Dr Konrat goes through all of this at your consultation. Ask as many questions as you need. There is no pressure to make a decision on the spot — take whatever time you need.