Labia majora augmentation in Korea

Labia majora fat graft or filler: how each works

Surgery is not performed when a condition makes invasive surgery unsuitable; this is checked at consultation. Results and recovery vary from person to person.

Fat grafting takes fat from another part of your body, such as the abdomen or thigh, prepares it and injects it into the labia majora; a portion is absorbed over the first months and the remainder is long-lasting. Filler gives immediate volume without a donor site and is absorbed gradually, so it suits patients who want to try the change before committing. Both belong to cosmetic gynecology. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) groups labia majora augmentation with labiaplasty and clitoral hood reduction under the term female genital cosmetic surgery.

How much fat stays is not fully predictable. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) gives the absorption of grafted fat as 30 to 50 percent, varying from person to person, which is why the final volume is judged only after the first three months and a second session is sometimes planned.

Fillers used in this area are usually hyaluronic acid products, which the body absorbs over time. The effect is therefore temporary, and touch-ups may be needed. ISAPS advises against hyaluronic acid filler for people who tend to form thick scars, have a streptococcal infection or an autoimmune condition, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Which filler suits you, and how long to expect it to last, is explained at consultation.

ACOG advises that women considering genital cosmetic procedures be told that high-quality evidence of effectiveness is lacking and be counseled about possible complications, including pain, bleeding, infection, scarring and altered sensation. It is reasonable to ask any surgeon how often they perform the procedure you are considering and how they manage complications.

When labiaplasty is planned at the same time, both are done in one session under one anesthesia plan. The outer labia frame the inner ones, so restoring volume to the majora can change how prominent the minora look, and the two are often planned together rather than one after the other.

The six steps

1. 01 Consultation
   Assessment of volume loss and skin quality; fat or filler decided with you. Bring a list of your medications and any earlier procedures in the area.
2. 02 Anesthesia
   Local anesthesia for filler; intravenous sedation for fat grafting.
3. 03 Harvest (fat grafting only)
   Small-volume liposuction from a donor area such as the abdomen or thigh. The fat is then prepared for injection.
4. 04 Injection
   Fat or filler placed in layers for even volume.
5. 05 Check
   Symmetry and comfort checked before you leave.
6. 06 Follow-up
   Check-up before travel; volume reassessed at three months by photograph or video.

Anesthesia follows a four-step protocol tailored to the procedure and the patient. Labia majora fillers are done under local anesthesia, and fat grafting under intravenous sedation. Patients fast for at least 4 hours before surgery. A companion is welcome but not required. Written consent for the surgery and the anesthesia is taken. Tell us about previous anesthesia, allergies and current medications, including blood thinners, before you travel. Your anesthesia plan is confirmed at consultation. If labiaplasty is done in the same session, one anesthesia plan covers both.

Recovery and flying home

• Days 1–3Swelling and bruising, more with fat grafting (donor site too). Rest, loose cotton clothing and short walks.
• Days 3–5Check-up at the clinic; we confirm when you can fly.
• Weeks 2–6Avoid pressure on the area; no cycling. ISAPS puts swelling after fat grafting at about four to six weeks, so the contour is still changing.
• Month 3Final volume after fat grafting settles, and volume is reassessed by photograph or video.

Results and recovery vary from person to person. Patients have a 24-hour nurse contact line after surgery. A video follow-up is scheduled after you return home.

Cost

We provide a written estimate after consultation.

What is included

• Procedure and operating room
• Anesthesia
• Follow-up check before departure
• Insurance claim documents

We prepare the documents international insurers typically require: an itemized English receipt, a medical certificate, procedure codes and a completed claim form. Whether a procedure is reimbursed depends on your policy; we provide documentation, not coverage decisions.

For international patients

Consultations are available in English. We prepare the documents international insurers typically require: an itemized English receipt, a medical certificate, procedure codes and a completed claim form. Your written plan gives the number of days to allow in Seoul. If combined with labiaplasty, the labiaplasty timeline applies. Labia majora augmentation in Korea fits a trip well when it is planned together with labiaplasty, because one session and one recovery cover both. Keep your return ticket changeable until the check-up. The packing list and the documents to carry are in what to bring. The CDC advises arranging follow-up care at home before you travel, so ask your own doctor who would see you if a problem arose after you land.

Sources

1. ACOG Committee Opinion 795: Elective Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery
2. American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Aesthetic genital plastic surgery
3. ISAPS: Labia majora augmentation
4. NHS, Having an operation (surgery): Before surgery
5. CDC Travelers' Health: Medical Tourism