Is local or general anesthesia used during labiaplasty?
Generally, labiaplasty is performed under local anesthesia or local anesthesia and oral sedation. In some cases, a surgeon will make use of general anesthesia, but this usually is only the case when the labiaplasty is performed along with another procedure. For over 90% of patients, Dr. Placik performs labiaplasty as an outpatient procedure with local anesthesia. If you have any concerns about anesthesia with labiaplasty, be sure to discuss them with Dr. Placik. For more information about labiaplasty, please contact Dr. Otto J. Placik at his Chicago, Illinois or Arlington Heights, Illinois plastic surgery offices. We’ll be happy to answer any questions or discuss any concerns you might have.
