Genital Aesthetic Surgery in Istanbul
Genital aesthetic surgery reshapes the external and internal genital area to improve comfort, appearance and confidence. Dr. Semih Yıldız plans each procedure with discretion and attention to function.
AT A GLANCE
Anaesthesia: Local with sedation or general
Operation time: 1–2 hours
Hospital stay: Same day or 1 night
Stay in Istanbul: About 5–7 days
Back to work: About 1 week
Final result: 2–3 months
What is genital aesthetic surgery?
Genital aesthetic surgery is a group of procedures that reshape the female genital area. The most common are labiaplasty to reduce the inner labia, labia majora reduction or fat injection, and vaginoplasty to tighten the vagina.
Many women seek treatment for discomfort during sport, cycling or intercourse, irritation from clothing, or changes after childbirth and ageing.
Who is a good candidate?
- Healthy adult women bothered by the size or shape of the labia
- Women with discomfort or irritation during exercise, intercourse or from clothing
- Patients with vaginal laxity after childbirth
- Anyone with realistic expectations who can stop smoking before and after surgery
A gynaecological check-up and an up-to-date smear test are recommended before surgery.
Genital aesthetic procedures
One or more procedures can be planned, depending on your concerns.
Labiaplasty
Reduces and reshapes enlarged or uneven inner labia (labia minora).
Labia majora reduction or fat injection
Removes loose skin from the outer labia, or restores lost volume with your own fat.
Vaginoplasty
Tightens the vaginal canal and supporting muscles after childbirth or with ageing.
Additional procedures
Clitoral hood reduction and perineoplasty can be added to complete the result.
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How the operation is performed
- Planning: your medical history and goals are discussed in a private consultation and the plan is agreed before the day of surgery.
- Anaesthesia: the operation is performed under local anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia and usually takes 1–2 hours.
- Reshaping: the planned tissues are reduced, reshaped or tightened.
- Closing: the incisions are closed with fine dissolvable stitches.
- Aftercare: most patients go to their hotel on the same day; vaginoplasty patients may stay one night.
Recovery timeline
First 3–5 days: Swelling and soreness are strongest. Cold packs, loose clothing and simple painkillers help.
Around day 5–7: A check-up is completed and most patients are cleared to fly home.
Week 1: Most patients return to desk work.
Weeks 4–6: Sport, cycling, swimming and intercourse are usually avoided for about 6 weeks.
Months 2–3: The final result appears as the remaining swelling resolves.
How to prepare
- Stop smoking and nicotine products at least 4 weeks before and after surgery.
- Tell us about all medicines and supplements; blood thinners, aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and some herbal products may need to be paused.
- Have a gynaecological check-up and an up-to-date smear test before surgery.
- Plan the operation outside your menstrual period.
- Plan about 5–7 days in Istanbul and about 1 week away from work.
Risks and possible complications
Every operation carries risk. Possible complications of genital aesthetic surgery include:
- Bleeding or infection
- Delayed wound healing
- Asymmetry
- Changes in sensation
- Discomfort or tightness
- The need for revision surgery
Benefits, limitations and alternatives are discussed in detail during your private consultation and informed consent.
Your genital aesthetic surgery journey in Istanbul
Before you travel
Share your photos and medical history for an online consultation. You receive a personalised plan and a written quotation before booking.
Surgery day
After pre-operative tests and a private face-to-face consultation with Dr. Semih Yıldız, the operation takes place in hospital.
Recovery in Istanbul
You recover at your hotel and return for a check-up before your flight home.
Back home
Follow-up continues remotely through photos and video calls, so your progress is monitored after you return home.
Genital aesthetic surgery cost in Istanbul
In Turkey, prices start from €940 for labiaplasty and €940 for labia majora reduction or fat injection under local anaesthesia, and from €2,130 for vaginoplasty. Clitoral hood reduction or perineoplasty starts from €340 under local anaesthesia. If general anaesthesia is needed for one of these procedures, up to €700 is added. To get Dr. Semih Yıldız’s personal price, request a free online assessment. You receive a written quotation with clear package details.
The surgery price includes hospital fees, anaesthesia, implants where required for the procedure, follow-up checks, medications and any required compression garments. Hotel accommodation and transfers are not included in the prices shown but can be arranged at an additional cost as part of a complete package.
Frequently asked questions
How much does genital aesthetic surgery in Istanbul cost?
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In Turkey, prices start from €940 for labiaplasty and €940 for labia majora reduction or fat injection under local anaesthesia, and from €2,130 for vaginoplasty. To get Dr. Semih Yıldız’s personal price, request a free online assessment.
Is my consultation confidential?
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Yes. Your photos, medical information and consultation are handled with complete discretion.
Is labiaplasty painful?
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Soreness and swelling are expected in the first days, and they are usually well controlled with painkillers and cold packs.
How long should I stay in Istanbul?
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Most international patients stay about 5–7 days, so a check-up can be completed before the flight home.
When can I have intercourse again?
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Intercourse is usually avoided for about 6 weeks, until the tissues have healed.
Will I have visible scars?
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The incisions follow natural folds and heal well, so scars are usually barely visible.
Can I have a vaginal delivery after vaginoplasty?
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Childbirth after vaginoplasty may affect the result. If you plan more children, discuss this before surgery.
This page provides general information and does not replace a medical examination.
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