Intimate surgery at a glance
- Procedures2
- Duration45 min
- AnaesthesiaGeneral, or local with sedation
- Hospital stayDay surgery
- SwellingAbout 21 days
- Labiaplasty€2,500 to €3,500
Female intimate surgery improves the appearance and comfort of the vulva. Dr Victor Médard de Chardon performs labiaplasty (labia minora reduction), which reduces labia minora that are too large, and labia majora fat transfer, which restores volume to the labia majora using the patient’s own fat; the two are often combined. Each procedure takes 45 minutes, as day surgery at the Clinique Oxford in Cannes; the swelling lasts about 21 days.
Prices: labiaplasty from €2,500 to €3,500, labia majora fat transfer on a written quote, after consultation (€100). Labiaplasty is not covered by French national health insurance (Assurance Maladie).
The procedures
Labiaplasty (labia minora reduction)
Reducing labia minora that are too large and cause discomfort in daily life, as day surgery.
Labia majora fat transfer
Restoring volume to the labia majora with your own fat.
Which procedure for which concern?
The choice is made at the consultation, after an examination.
| Your concern | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Labia minora protruding beyond the labia majora: rubbing against clothing, discomfort during intercourse | Labiaplasty, longitudinal (edge) or V-shaped (wedge) reduction |
| Large clitoral hood | Clitoral hood reduction, at the same time as a labiaplasty |
| Atrophic labia majora that no longer cover the labia minora | Labia majora fat transfer |
The two procedures compared
Figures taken from the procedure pages.
| Procedure | Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospital stay | Swelling | Intercourse | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labiaplasty (labia minora reduction) | 45 min | General | Day surgery | About 21 days | After 1 month | €2,500 to €3,500 |
| Labia majora fat transfer | 45 min | General, or local with sedation | Day surgery | 21 days | After 15 days | On a written quote |
Can the procedures be combined?
Yes, in the same operation:
- labiaplasty and labia majora fat transfer, which are often combined;
- labiaplasty and clitoral hood reduction.
What is the recovery like?
- Both procedures cause little pain; there are no stitches to remove.
- The swelling lasts about 21 days.
- After a labiaplasty: intercourse, sport and baths after 1 month.
- After a labia majora fat transfer: baths and sport after 7 days, intercourse after 15 days.
How does intimate surgery work?
- ConsultationAt the practice, 101 rue d’Antibes in Cannes (€100): examination and choice of procedure.
- Written quote and cooling-off periodAt least 15 days between receiving the quote and the procedure.
- Pre-anaesthetic consultationWith an anaesthetist at the Clinique Oxford, valid for 1 month.
- ProcedureAt the Clinique Oxford in Cannes, as day surgery.
- Follow-upDr Médard de Chardon sees you again at the practice; follow-up consultations are free.
Before and after photos
Reduction nymphoplasty – reduction labiaplasty of the labia minora
Reduction of hypertrophic labia minora and labia majora fat transfer. Immediate result in the operating theatre
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Frequently asked questions
How much does intimate surgery cost?
From €2,500 to €3,500 for a labiaplasty; labia majora fat transfer is on a written quote. The price is set after the consultation, which costs €100.
Is labiaplasty reimbursed?
No. Labiaplasty (labia minora reduction) is cosmetic surgery and is not covered by French national health insurance (Assurance Maladie).
Is intimate surgery painful?
Labiaplasty causes little pain and labia majora fat transfer causes none. There are no stitches to remove.
When can I resume intercourse after intimate surgery?
After 1 month for a labiaplasty, after 15 days for a labia majora fat transfer.
Can a labiaplasty and a labia majora fat transfer be done at the same time?
Yes. Labia majora fat transfer is often combined with a labiaplasty, in the same operation.
Where do the consultation and the intimate surgery take place?
Consultations take place at the practice, 101 rue d’Antibes in Cannes, Monday to Friday. Procedures are carried out at the Clinique Oxford in Cannes, as day surgery.