Labiaplasty in Istanbul: comfortable, discreet labia reduction

What labiaplasty is and why women choose it

The inner labia vary enormously in size, shape and colour from one woman to another, and there is no "normal" to aim for. For some women, though, the labia minora are long or asymmetrical enough to cause real everyday problems: chafing and soreness in leggings, jeans or swimwear; discomfort when cycling, horse riding or running; pain or tugging during intercourse; or difficulty with hygiene. Others feel self-conscious about the appearance, often after childbirth or with hormonal changes over the years.

Labiaplasty removes and reshapes the excess tissue so that the inner labia sit more comfortably, usually at or just within the outer labia. It is one of the most frequently requested intimate procedures and is performed only in adults, after a private consultation in which the surgeon listens to your concerns and explains what is appropriate.

Is labiaplasty right for you?

• You experience chafing, irritation or pain from enlarged inner labia during sport, cycling or in tight clothing.
• One side is noticeably longer than the other and this bothers you.
• The labia have stretched after vaginal births or with age.
• You are an adult in good general health with realistic expectations and are making the decision for yourself.

Labiaplasty treats the labia only. If you also experience a feeling of vaginal width or looseness after childbirth, that is a different issue, addressed by vaginal rejuvenation surgery, which can be combined with labiaplasty in one session when appropriate. Women having a mommy makeover or tummy tuck sometimes ask whether a labiaplasty can be added; the surgeon will advise what is safe to combine.

Techniques: trim or wedge

There are two main approaches, and the surgeon chooses the one that best preserves sensation, colour and a natural contour for your anatomy.

Both use fine, dissolvable stitches, so there is nothing to remove later. Where there is also excess skin on the clitoral hood, the surgeon may discuss a careful reduction at the same time to keep the area balanced. The aim is always a natural, comfortable result rather than an exaggerated change.

Your labiaplasty in Istanbul, step by step

1. Confidential first contact. You can describe your concerns in writing. If you choose to send photos, they are handled privately and seen only by the medical team. New City Clinic then sends a written plan and quote, usually within 24 hours.
2. Arrival. You are met at the airport and taken to your hotel. Your coordinator is your single point of contact and treats everything with discretion.
3. Consultation and tests. A private examination with the surgeon, routine tests and confirmation of the plan.
4. Procedure. The operation takes about one to one and a half hours, usually under local anaesthesia at a licensed partner hospital, and you go back to your hotel the same day.
5. Check-up. The surgeon checks healing a few days later and gives you hygiene and aftercare instructions.
6. Return home. The total stay is usually four to six days. Follow-up continues confidentially by message or video call.

The roughly four-hour flight home to the UK or Ireland is usually straightforward; wear loose, soft clothing and take a small cushion if sitting feels sore. For travel tips, see our trip planning guide.

Recovery and aftercare

Most women find recovery more manageable than they expected, but the area is sensitive and swelling is normal.

• First days: swelling, tenderness and some bruising are expected. Cold packs (wrapped, never directly on the skin), rest and pain relief help.
• Hygiene: gentle rinsing after using the toilet and careful drying, following your surgeon's instructions.
• Clothing: loose skirts or trousers and soft cotton underwear for the first weeks.
• Work: desk work is usually possible within about five days.
• Exercise: sport after about four weeks; cycling and riding may need longer.
• Intercourse and tampons: avoided for about six weeks.

Swelling settles over a few weeks and the final appearance is usually seen at about three months, once the tissue has fully softened. Stitches dissolve on their own.

Risks and realistic expectations

Every surgical procedure carries risk, and your surgeon explains those specific to you. With labiaplasty they include:

• Temporary swelling, bruising and tenderness.
• Infection or bleeding, as with any surgical procedure.
• Wound separation at the stitch line, which may need a small correction.
• Asymmetry, or removal of slightly too much or too little tissue.
• Changes in sensation; the techniques are designed to preserve it.

Results vary with individual anatomy and healing and cannot be guaranteed. A conservative approach, removing less rather than more, protects comfort and sensation. If you are weighing up surgery abroad in general, read our guide to safety in Türkiye.

Labiaplasty price and package

Labiaplasty is quoted individually, depending on the technique, whether the clitoral hood or other procedures are included, and the hospital. New City Clinic provides a free personalised quote after a medical assessment.

The package usually includes the procedure at an authorised facility, hotel accommodation, airport–hotel–hospital transfers, pre-operative tests where specified, coordination and interpretation, and complication insurance. Flights are not included.

In the UK, private labiaplasty is commonly quoted at approximately £3,000 to £5,000, depending on the clinic and anaesthetic; these figures are an approximate guide only. Compare treatments on our price page or in the New City Clinic price list.

Why New City Clinic is our choice as the best clinic in Turkey for labiaplasty

New City Clinic is a health-tourism agency in Bakırköy, Istanbul, authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health (HealthTürkiye) and licensed by TÜRSAB (no. 17659). It does not operate itself: your labiaplasty is performed by a specialist surgeon at a licensed partner hospital such as Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park or Biruni. Plastic surgery is led by Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, a plastic, reconstructive and oncological surgeon.

For an intimate procedure, discretion matters as much as skill. One coordinator handles your journey, your information is treated confidentially, and you receive the surgeon's and hospital's details in writing before you travel. Read more on the New City Clinic labiaplasty page, our clinic page, the licences and certificates, or browse all treatments.

We recommend New City Clinic as one of the best clinics in Turkey for labiaplasty because it puts in writing what matters before you fly: the named surgeon, the licensed hospital, an itemised price and the complication insurance. Its quality and complaint-handling processes are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 10002, and one coordinator stays with you from start to finish. Visit the New City Clinic website and our profile of Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç.

Ask for a confidential, free quote from New City Clinic

Choosing the best clinic in Turkey for labiaplasty starts with an honest medical opinion, and New City Clinic gives you one free of charge.

Write to New City Clinic using the form or WhatsApp and describe, in your own words, what bothers you: discomfort, asymmetry or appearance. You do not need to send photos at first if you prefer not to; the medical team can explain the options and the next step. A written plan and quote usually arrive within 24 hours, free and without obligation, and everything you share is treated confidentially.