Labiaplasty in Vienna
In brief
In a labiaplasty, Dr. Handl reduces the inner labia carefully and symmetrically. The procedure takes about one hour and is performed as an outpatient under local anaesthesia, with twilight sedation or general anaesthesia if you wish. Desk work is possible after one day, sport after two to three weeks, and the stitches are removed after about ten days. Prices start at €2,500.
- Medical review
- This text was medically reviewed by our team on 12 October 2026
- Specialist for this treatment:
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Dr. Markus-Johannes Handl
- Cost:
- from €2,500
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At a glance
- Location
- Practice
- Outpatient or inpatient
- outpatient
- Duration of an intimate procedure
- about 1 hour
- Type of anaesthesia
- local anaesthesia, with twilight sedation or general anaesthesia if you wish
- Recovery phase
- 1-2 days
- Scars
- barely visible
- Desk work / office work
- after 1 day
- Sport
- after 2-3 weeks
- Check-ups
- after 1 week, stitches removed after 10 days
- Special notes
- daily wound hygiene
Intimate surgery
Experience and safety in labia correction
A labia reduction, also known as labiaplasty, is an aesthetic plastic surgery procedure performed in Vienna by Dr. Handl. Many women suffer from feelings of shame or reduced self-confidence because of asymmetrical, enlarged or overly long labia. In some cases, physical complaints such as pain or friction during sport or sexual intercourse can also occur.
Fortunately, a labia correction can help in this case and contribute to a considerable improvement in quality of life. In the procedure, the inner labia are aesthetically corrected, reduced or reconstructed under local anaesthesia, with twilight sedation or general anaesthesia if you wish. The aim of labia reduction is to create a natural and symmetrical shape that matches the patient's wishes and relieves her physical complaints.
Before a labia reduction is performed, a detailed consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon is essential. In Vienna, Dr. Markus-Johannes Handl is a recognised expert in labia correction and takes enough time to answer all questions and explain the various surgical options. In this conversation, the patient's individual situation is discussed and a treatment plan is drawn up together. This concerns not only aesthetic wishes but also medical aspects such as possible risks or restrictions after the procedure.
A labia reduction is a very personal procedure that requires great sensitivity and experience. Dr. Handl can look back on years of experience with gender-affirming operations and knows exactly what matters in a labia correction. The procedure is usually performed as an outpatient, and the patient can leave the clinic the same day.
A labia correction can give women a new sense of their body and self-confidence and contribute to a higher quality of life. Anyone who decides on a procedure with Dr. Handl in Vienna can be sure of being treated by an experienced surgeon who works at the highest medical level and always has the well-being of his patients in mind. The combination of the most modern technology and sound expertise ensures a safe and successful operation.
Labia correction in Vienna: the procedure
A labia correction or labiaplasty is a cosmetic procedure to change the shape and size of the inner or outer labia. Women often suffer from complaints such as pain during sexual intercourse, when wearing tight clothing or during sport, which can be caused by labia that are too large or asymmetrical. A labia correction can help these women relieve their complaints and strengthen their self-confidence.
Dr. Handl is an experienced specialist in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in Vienna who performs labia corrections. In a detailed consultation, he informs patients about the course of the procedure, the risks and the possible results, and responds to their individual wishes and needs.
The labia correction is performed under local anaesthesia, with twilight sedation or general anaesthesia if you wish, and takes about one hour. The labia to be reduced are first marked and then removed or reshaped. The scars are usually inconspicuous and barely visible.
After the procedure, swelling and bruising can occur, but these subside after a few days. Physical exertion should be avoided in the first weeks after the operation to support healing.
Dr. Handl places great importance on individual and sensitive care for his patients and is also available for questions and concerns after the operation.
Preparation, risks and aftercare
Preparation
In a discreet consultation, you discuss your wishes and the appropriate incision technique with Dr. Handl. If possible, plan the procedure outside your period. After consulting us, avoid blood-thinning medication such as aspirin, as well as alcohol and nicotine before the operation. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, with twilight sedation or general anaesthesia if you wish, and takes about one hour.
Risks
Swelling, bruising, secondary bleeding, infection and wound-healing problems are possible, and in the intimate area also a temporary feeling of tension or burning. Rarely, slight asymmetries, hardening of the scar or temporarily altered sensation remain. If too much tissue is removed, dryness can result, which is why Dr. Handl plans conservatively.
In the informed-consent consultation, Dr. Handl discusses all risks in detail and in relation to your personal situation.
Aftercare
After the procedure, you can go home and can usually resume desk work after just one day. Careful daily wound hygiene, loose clothing and soft cotton underwear are important. Avoid sport, cycling, horse riding, swimming pools and saunas for two to three weeks. The check-up takes place after one week, and the stitches are removed after about ten days.
Frequently asked questions
What are the risks of a labia correction?
Like any surgical procedure, a labia correction carries risks, for example swelling, bruising, secondary bleeding, wound-healing problems or scarring. In the consultation, Dr. Handl informs you in detail about all the risks of the procedure.
Will there be visible scars after a labia correction?
The scars after a labiaplasty are normally not visible or barely visible.
Is the procedure painful?
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, with twilight sedation or general anaesthesia if you wish, and is therefore usually felt to be hardly painful. In the first hours after the operation, a slight burning wound pain can occur.
How long does the procedure take?
The procedure takes about one hour.
How does a labia reduction work?
The procedure is performed as an outpatient under local anaesthesia, with twilight sedation or general anaesthesia if you wish. When correcting the labia, great care is taken to maintain the balance between form and function. Excess skin or scar tissue is removed in an aesthetically appropriate way, taking anatomical and functional aspects (nerve conduction, blood supply, etc.) into account, and the wound edges are closed using plastic surgery techniques. After the operation, the patient remains under observation in the clinic for about 2 hours and can then go home.
What do I need to consider before the procedure?
Before an operation, it is important to avoid medication that affects blood clotting where possible (e.g. aspirin). You should also largely avoid alcohol and cigarettes. Nicotine can reduce the blood supply to organs and delay wound healing, so we recommend giving up cigarettes as far as possible during the treatment phase. You will find out more in your consultation with Dr. Handl. A thorough preliminary examination also takes place before the procedure.
What do I need to consider after the procedure?
As a rule, no severe pain occurs after the procedure, but a slight burning wound pain in the first hours after the operation is normal. We recommend rest in the first 2 days after the procedure so that healing can proceed optimally. It is important to pay attention to daily wound hygiene; our team will inform you about this in detail. Sport, saunas and sexual activity should be avoided in the first weeks.
When can I do sport again after a labia correction?
You can start light sport again about 2 weeks after the procedure. However, you should avoid cycling and horse riding for about 8 weeks.
How long will I be off work after the procedure?
We recommend taking about 1 to 2 days to recover after the procedure. Desk work is generally possible again after just one day.
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