Schaffer Plastic Surgery: Dr. Christopher J. Schaffer
Birmingham
Schaffer Plastic Surgery: Dr. Christopher J. Schaffer is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 170 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
Surgery that reduces or reshapes the labia minora, most often sought for physical discomfort during exercise, sex, or with clothing rather than appearance alone. Compare Birmingham clinics below and request a free consultation.
$4,000–$9,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Birmingham, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Birmingham who list labiaplasty among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
Birmingham
Schaffer Plastic Surgery: Dr. Christopher J. Schaffer is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 170 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
Birmingham
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Hedden, Gunn, and Halka Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.6 stars across 563 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
Birmingham
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Core Plastic Surgery: Grady Core, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 109 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
Birmingham
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Dr. Joshua Halka, MD - Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.9 stars across 69 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
Birmingham
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Dr. J. Stephen Gunn, MD - Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 66 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
Surgery that reduces or reshapes the labia minora, most often sought for physical discomfort during exercise, sex, or with clothing rather than appearance alone.
One procedure, permanent
1 week off work, no exercise for 4 to 6 weeks, no sex for 6 to 8 weeks
Adults experiencing physical discomfort, chafing, or interference with activity, or who are bothered by asymmetry, with realistic expectations and an understanding of normal anatomical variation
5 plastic surgery practices in the Birmingham area list labiaplasty. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 5 Birmingham practices that list labiaplasty say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Labiaplasty takes place under local anesthesia or general anesthesia, depending on the medical advice of your plastic surgeon.
Labiaplasty at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery may be performed with local anesthesia or general anesthesia and often takes about 2 – 3 hours.
Labiaplasty at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery may be performed with local anesthesia or general anesthesia and often takes about 2 – 3 hours.
Labiaplasty at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery may be performed with local anesthesia or general anesthesia and often takes about 2 – 3 hours.
The entire labiaplasty procedure may take up to two hours to complete.
Labiaplasty is also a surgical option for labial adhesion, which occurs when the labia minora are stuck together or fused over the vaginal opening.
In most cases, labiaplasty is performed using the trim technique, which involves removing excess tissue and suturing the remaining skin for a tighter appearance.
In most cases, labiaplasty is performed using the trim technique, which involves removing excess tissue and suturing the remaining skin for a tighter appearance.
In most cases, labiaplasty is performed using the trim technique, which involves removing excess tissue and suturing the remaining skin for a tighter appearance.
Labiaplasty generally runs $4,000–$9,000 per procedure, and each Birmingham clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Birmingham clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Birmingham providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Labiaplasty series.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
Yes, and it covers an extremely wide range. Published anatomical studies show labia minora length varying by several centimeters between healthy adults, and asymmetry between sides is the norm rather than the exception. A great deal of anxiety about this comes from pornography and from heavily edited imagery, neither of which represents a typical population. A good consultation includes a surgeon telling you plainly that your anatomy is within normal range, if it is, and that surgery is optional.
The most commonly reported reason is physical: chafing during exercise, discomfort while cycling or riding, pain during intercourse, or difficulty wearing certain clothing. Appearance is a secondary reason for many patients and the primary one for some. Both are legitimate, and patients with physical symptoms tend to report high satisfaction rates.
Nationally, $4,000 to $9,000 including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility. Insurance generally does not cover it unless there is a documented medical indication, which is uncommon. Confirm what the quote includes, since anesthesia is sometimes quoted separately for this procedure.
The specific concerns are over-resection, meaning removing too much tissue, which is difficult to correct and can cause chronic discomfort, along with scarring, changes in sensation, and asymmetry between sides. Over-resection is the complication that most often leads to regret, which makes conservative surgical judgment more valuable here than aggressive results. Ask the surgeon directly about their approach to how much tissue they remove.
Both plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and gynecologists with specific training in this procedure perform it. What matters is documented experience with this operation specifically, not general credentials in either field. Ask how many they perform annually and to see before and after photographs. Be cautious of clinics marketing packaged vaginal rejuvenation bundles combining surgery with devices and injectables, since that framing tends to prioritize sales over surgical judgment.
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