Medical description
Intimate fat grafting involves reinjecting the patient's own fat into the labia majora, and sometimes the mons pubis, to restore lost volume. With age, hormonal changes, pregnancies or weight loss, the labia majora can become thinner and lax, leaving the labia minora more exposed. The fat, harvested by liposuction from an area of excess and then purified, provides natural, supple volume with no foreign substance. Part of the fat is reabsorbed in the first few months, after which the volume stabilises; an additional session may be offered. This procedure differs from labiaplasty, which reduces the labia minora, and can be combined with it. The indication is confirmed by the surgeon after examination.
What the procedure can correct
- Thinned or lax labia majora
- Age-related loss of volume
- Labia minora exposed due to lack of volume
- Asymmetry in volume of the labia majora
- Discomfort due to lack of protection
The ideal candidate
An adult woman in good health, at a stable weight, who has sufficient fat reserves and wishes to restore the volume of the labia majora. Expectations should be realistic, as part of the fat is reabsorbed. The procedure is postponed during pregnancy or in the event of a genital infection, and stopping smoking helps the graft to survive.
The technique
The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia or sedation. The fat is harvested with fine cannulas from the abdomen, hips or thighs, purified, then reinjected in small amounts into the labia majora through tiny incisions, in several layers, to help it take. The openings are closed with a dissolvable stitch or left open. A compression garment is worn over the donor area.
Your stay, step by step
- 1
Arrival and consultation
Welcome by your coordinator, examination and pre-operative consultation with the practitioner, who confirms the treatment plan.
- 2
Procedure
General, or local with sedation · 1–1.5 h
- 3
Back to the hotel
Day-case treatment: you return to your hotel the same day, accompanied.
- 4
Check-up before departure
Follow-up visit, care, instructions and prescription before your flight home. Recommended stay: 4–6 days.
- 5
Remote follow-up
Back home, you send your photos and stay in touch with the practitioner through your patient area, for up to 12 months.
Risks and recovery
The usual after-effects include swelling and bruising of the labia majora and the donor area, with moderate discomfort. Possible complications are partial reabsorption of the fat, asymmetry, irregularities or small nodules, infection and, very rarely, fat embolism. Your surgeon will explain these in detail during the consultation.
The information on this page is provided for guidance only and does not replace a medical consultation. Every procedure carries risks; the indication is made by the practitioner after examination, and results vary from person to person.
Frequently asked questions
Is the result long-lasting?
The fat that has survived after the first few months behaves like living tissue and may change with your weight. An additional session is sometimes useful to perfect the volume.
Can this procedure be combined with a labiaplasty?
Yes, the two procedures are complementary and can be performed during the same session, if your surgeon considers it suitable for your situation.
When will I be able to resume normal activities?
Gentle activities can generally be resumed after a few days. Sport, baths and intimate relations are resumed on your surgeon's advice, once healing is complete.
