When considering whether to undergo a labiaplasty or ThermiVa treatment, it is important to note that both vaginal cosmetic procedures can provide similar results. However, labiaplasty (cosmetic vaginal surgery) or ThermiVa (non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation) can offer a range of benefits that may be more appealing to some patients than others.
Labiaplasty is a vaginal cosmetic treatment designed to reduce the size or adjust the symmetry of the labia. It addresses labial protuberance, asymmetry, or excess skin.
Comparatively, ThermiVa is a vaginal cosmetic treatment that uses thermistor-regulated RF energy waves to gently heat the skin. The non-surgical procedure stimulates the body’s natural collagen production. As a result, ThermiVa helps vaginal tissues become tighter and firmer than ever before.
Labiaplasty |
TermiVa |
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Overview |
Vaginal cosmetic surgery |
Non-surgical vaginal tightening using radiofrequency
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Treatment time |
Fast Treatment: A labiaplasty is an outpatient procedure that usually requires less than 60 minutes to complete. |
Fast Treatment: A ThermiVa treatment is administered as an outpatient procedure and takes 15 to 30 minutes to complete. Most patients require three ThermiVa sessions per month for a four-month period to achieve optimal treatment results.
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Recovery time |
Quick Recovery: Labiaplasty patients can return home the same day as their surgery. On average, labiaplasty treatment recovery time ranges from two to three days. |
Immediate Recovery: There is no downtime associated with ThermiVa treatments.
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Side effects |
Minimal Side Effects: Labiaplasty patients may feel nauseous or drowsy for approximately 24 hours following surgery; this is generally linked to general anesthesia. Other potential labiaplasty side effects include bleeding, infection, bruising, swelling, and temporary numbness; these side effects are temporary and typically disappear on their own. |
No Side Effects: ThermiVa is a non-surgical procedure, and as such, patients won’t have to worry about pain, scars, or other side effects of traditional surgery. Plus, after a ThermiVa session, a patient can immediately return to his or her regular activities.
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Results |
Long-Term Results: For most patients, the final results of labiaplasty become visible within six to 12 months of surgery. |
Long-Lasting Results: Most patients notice nerve function and muscle tone improvement within nine to 12 months of a full ThermiVa treatment.
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Fortunately, our dedicated urologists at Comprehensive Urology in Los Angeles can help restore and revive your feminine wellness. Both options help women eliminate the embarrassment and discomfort commonly associated with a large labia. We invite you to contact us to see if ThermiVa is the right alternative to cosmetic vaginal surgery for you.Over the course of a woman’s life, factors like age, childbirth, weight changes, and various medical conditions can cause the muscles of the vagina and surrounding tissue to become stretched or loose, often leading to discomfort (e.g., twisting and tugging), urinary incontinence, and reduced sexual satisfaction. If you experience any of the aforementioned problems, have had one or multiple children, or are nearing menopause and want a tighter vaginal canal and/or labia, you may want to consider labiaplasty or ThermiVa for vaginal rejuvenation.