How much does labiaplasty cost in Ireland?
Our price guide puts a labiaplasty at €3,000 to €7,000 in Ireland, all in. Under local anaesthetic in a day clinic it starts from about €3,300. The price normally covers the surgeon, the anaesthetic, the clinic or hospital and your check-ups.
Is it normal for one side of the labia to be longer?
Yes. Labia vary a lot from woman to woman, in length, shape, colour and how much they show. One side is often longer than the other. Inner lips that hang below the outer lips are common and normal.
How long is recovery from labiaplasty?
Most people take about a week off a desk job, up to two weeks for physical work. Swelling and soreness settle over about two weeks, sex and strenuous exercise wait four to six weeks, and the skin takes a couple of months to heal fully.
Is labiaplasty done under general anaesthetic?
It can be done under a local anaesthetic, with or without sedation, or under a general anaesthetic. The operation takes about one to two hours, and most people go home the same day.
Can I get labiaplasty on the HSE or my health insurance?
Irish health insurance plans normally exclude cosmetic surgery, except to correct disfigurement from a condition you were born with, an accident or a disease. Labiaplasty for appearance or comfort is almost never covered. Check your own policy in writing before anything is booked.
What age can you get labiaplasty?
Only adults. Labiaplasty shouldn't be done on anyone under 18 for how the labia look, because the labia keep developing into early adulthood. If you're under 18 and something hurts, itches or worries you, talk to your GP. GPs see young people in confidence.
Will the clinic text me about it?
One clinic contacts you, by phone or email, only if you ask. We never mention the procedure in texts, and we ask the clinic not to name it in a text or a voicemail either.
How much is labiaplasty in Dublin?
Typically €3,000 to €7,000, the same range as the rest of Ireland. Under local anaesthetic in a day clinic, from about €3,300.
What is the difference between trim and wedge labiaplasty?
A trim removes the edge of the inner lip along its length. A wedge takes a V-shaped piece from the middle and keeps the natural edge. Each has its own trade-offs.
How long off work after labiaplasty?
About a week for a desk job, up to two weeks for physical work.
Is labiaplasty safe?
For most healthy adults it heals well, but it's surgery with real risks. Your surgeon should explain how likely each one is for you.
What percentage of women are happy with labiaplasty?
A 2024 review of the research found 94% were satisfied, across all techniques. The studies were small and varied, so it's a guide, not a promise.
Where can I see labiaplasty before and after photos?
Ask the surgeon at your consultation. Photos of their own patients, shown privately, are far more useful than anything online.
Does VHI, Laya or Irish Life cover labiaplasty?
Plans normally exclude cosmetic surgery. Ask your insurer in writing what your own plan covers, and what they'd need from your doctors, before anything is booked.
How much is labiaplasty in Turkey?
Advertised at €2,600 to €5,200, before flights, hotel nights and time off.
Is there a non-surgical labiaplasty?
No. Laser, radiofrequency and fillers don't reduce the inner lips. Only surgery does.
How long after giving birth can I have labiaplasty?
Most surgeons want you fully healed, finished breastfeeding and with your periods back: often several months, sometimes around a year.
How soon can I have a labiaplasty revision?
Usually after at least a few months, once the swelling has settled.
Should a plastic surgeon or a gynaecologist do my labiaplasty?
Either can. Choose on the register, experience with labiaplasty and their own results.