Labiaplasty consultation · Şişli, Istanbul
Discuss discomfort, asymmetry or questions about labiaplasty in English with Dr. Alparslan Demir, obstetrician and gynecologist, at his Şişli practice.
A consultation does not commit you to an operation. Visible, larger or uneven labia can be part of normal anatomy; appearance alone does not establish a medical need for surgery.
What does labiaplasty involve?
Labiaplasty changes the size or shape of the labia, usually the inner labia. It is different from surgery to narrow the vaginal canal. The area of concern, the proposed procedure and its limitations should be clearly identified before any decision.
What will we discuss at the consultation?
- When discomfort occurs: for example, during exercise, with clothing or during sexual activity.
- Whether itching, soreness or skin changes need assessment for another cause.
- Your expectations, previous treatments or operations, medicines and relevant health history.
- Alternatives, including deciding against an operation.
- The intended procedure, anaesthesia plan, recovery and who to contact afterwards.
You can ask questions before any examination. Explain what you feel comfortable with and discuss the examination and consent process with the doctor.
Risks and realistic expectations
Possible complications include bleeding, infection, scarring, wound-healing problems, pain and changes in sensation. The final appearance may differ from expectations, and further treatment may sometimes be needed. An operation cannot promise improved sexual function or satisfaction.
Ask how the proposed approach relates to your own anatomy and symptoms. Choosing a technique by its name alone does not establish that it is suitable for you.
Planning recovery and follow-up
Recovery takes time. Swelling and discomfort can affect sitting, clothing and activity in the early period. Return to work, exercise and sex should follow the operating surgeon’s advice and your healing, rather than a fixed promise made before assessment.
If you are visiting Istanbul, discuss your travel dates before scheduling a procedure. Ask when the first review should take place, how complications would be assessed and how care would continue after you leave. A short holiday itinerary should not determine the clinical plan.
Questions before deciding
Is laser labiaplasty a non-surgical treatment?
No. When a laser is used to remove or reshape labial tissue, labiaplasty remains a surgical procedure. The instrument used does not remove the need to discuss healing, risks and aftercare.
Who should I contact if I have a problem after surgery?
Contact the operating surgeon or the hospital or clinic where you were treated if you develop a complication or are concerned about the result. Before the procedure, ask for the team’s contact details and how follow-up will work if you leave Istanbul.
Does asymmetry always need treatment?
No. Natural differences are common. The discussion should cover your symptoms and expectations, and whether any treatment is appropriate.
Where does the first appointment take place?
The initial consultation is at the Şişli practice. If surgery is considered, the operating location, anaesthesia arrangements and follow-up are confirmed as part of the individual plan.
What should I ask about the fee?
Clarify the consultation, procedure, anaesthesia, operating facility and follow-up separately. Ask what happens if additional care is required.
Arrange your visit in English
The consultation takes place at Dr. Alparslan Demir’s practice in Şişli, Istanbul. Ask about available appointments and the current consultation fee before your visit. Any tests or procedures are discussed separately according to your needs.
For appointment availability, you can give your preferred day and a brief reason for the visit. You do not need to send detailed reports or intimate photographs just to ask for an appointment.
Practical information for international patients · Contact and directions
Further reading: NHS: labiaplasty, considerations and recovery. The Turkish labiaplasty guide contains further procedure-specific information. This page is general information and does not establish suitability for surgery.