Large lips may appear wrinkled and drooping in some people. While this may be a genetic feature, it is more common in people after the age of 30 or very thin. In the desired external genital appearance, the outer lips should cover the small lips with sufficient fullness. Another application included in genital area aesthetics is ‘Filling for big lips‘; It is known as ‘Plumping the outer lips‘, ‘Fat injections to the outer lips’ or ‘Labia majora augmentation operations’. It is also referred to as ‘labia majora augmentation’ in English.

Big lips located in the genital area; It is called by names such as external lips, external labia, labia majora. (“Labium: lip” is used to mean “Labia: lips”)

What is big lip augmentation for genital area aesthetics? Labia majora enlargement
The ‘big lips’ or ‘external genital lips’ called ‘Labia majora’, which are covered with hairs in the external genital area in women, may shrink over time, the skin tissue may become thinner and sagging.
Thus, it can show signs of aging prematurely.

The reason for this shrinkage in the big lips is the decrease in the fat tissue in this area. Accordingly, skin folds, sagging, discoloration, wrinkles and signs of aging appear in this area.

The large lips of the thinned and reduced volume of the genital area, namely the ‘labia majora’, also bring some aesthetic concerns in women. For this reason, filler injections to the outer lips have become much more preferred, especially in recent years.

Why do big lips become thinner and drooping?
The biggest reason is the loss of fat ratio in that area that develops due to age. The decrease in estrogen hormone, especially during menopause, can also cause thinning of the large lips. Other causes include the lack of collagen connective tissue, hormonal problems, smoking, frequent exposure to sunlight, chronic itching, frequent masturbation and structural reasons related to the person’s own body.

For what purposes are genital area fillings performed?
Genital area fillings are made for two purposes. One is to remove shrinkage, sagging, discoloration (fading), aging and thinning in the external genital area. The other is to eliminate the aesthetic problems that develop due to the shortening of the inner lips during the operation and the discomforts due to the appearance of the inside of the vagina from the outside in those who have undergone labiaplasty (inner lip aesthetics).

How to plump the outer lips?
Filling the large lips in the external genital area is done in two ways:
– Hyaluronic acid filler (rarely)
– Filling with fat injections (more often)

How to make filler injections into big lips with hyaluronic acid?
Filling injections to the large lips can be made with ‘hyaluronic acid‘, which is available in the form of a ready-made ampoule in the market. The high cost of the procedure due to the excess of ampoules used in hyaluronic acid injections, the longevity of the procedure being generally limited to 6-9 months, and the rare occurrence of allergen reactions in the tissue are among its disadvantages. That’s why it makes more sense to fill the big lips with fat injections.

How to make fat injections to big lips?
There are two phases of the fat filling process to the big lips:
I. Stage-  Liposuction:Removing fat from a region with the help of a special cannula
II. Stage- Lipofilling: Injection of the taken fat into the big lips

Liposuction is generally performed with sedation anesthesia, that is, by creating a ‘light drowsiness’ and numbing the area with local anesthesia. First of all, with the method of ‘liposuction’ (pronounced Liposuction), approximately 50-80 ml of fat is removed from a fat-rich area of the body. The most preferred areas are the abdomen (under the navel), the side cavities (flank) and the inner thighs.

After undergoing some procedures, the extracted fat is injected into the large lips, which are covered with hairs, called ‘labia majora’, with the help of special cannulas, bilaterally, equally and symmetrically. In this way, big lips gain a fuller, lively, bright, pinkish and aesthetically youthful appearance.

How long does a big lip filler take?
The entire process takes about 1 hour on average. During the process; that is, the incisions made before liposuction and for injection into the big lips do not exceed a few millimeters. For this reason, there is often no need for stitches. It is sufficient to close the liposuction area by applying pressure with an elastic bandage or gauze-plaster tamponade.

Büyük dudaklara dolgu enjeksiyonu sonrası nelere dikkat etmek gerek?
Operasyondan 2 gün sonra işe dönülebilir. Bir hafta süreyle sıcak banyo, sauna, kaplıca ve hamamlardan uzak durulması önerilmektedir. 1 ay süreyle de ağır spor, fitnes ve cinsel ilişki yasağı bulunmaktadır.

Büyük dudakların büyütülmesi operasyonunun riskleri var mıdır?
Doğru operasyon tekniği ile uygulandığında bu işlemin komplikasyon oranları yok denecek kadar azdır. En sık görülen komplikasyonlar kanama ve enfeksiyondur. İşlemin bakire olanlarda kızlık zarına, ilerleyen zamanlarda hamile kalmaya veya hamilelik sürecine, normal doğum yapmaya bir etkisi yoktur. Operasyon sonrası genel hijyen kurallarına uyulması yeterlidir.

Orgazm işlevi üzerine de olumsuz bir etkisi yoktur. Operasyon sonrası cinsel açıdan özgüven artışı pek çok hasta tarafından ifade edilmektedir.

Büyük dudaklara yağ dolgusu ne kadar kalıcıdır?
Labia majora dolgusu sonrası genelde ilk 6 ayda % 50’ye varacak şekilde verilen yağ dokusu kendiliğinden eriyerek kaybolmaktadır. Ancak liposuction ile alınan ve daha sonra verilen yağ enjeksiyonunun biraz fazlaca olması, geriye kalan yağ miktarının yeterli gelmesini sağlayacaktır. Geriye kalan yağ dokusu etraftaki damarlardan beslenerek kalıcılığını devam ettirecektir.

Genital estetik için büyük dudaklara dolgu operasyon ücreti nedir?
Büyük dudaklara dolgu işlemi için ücretlendirme, fiyatlar yapılan işlemin genişliğine ve anestezi yöntemine göre değişmektedir. Maliyetin net bir şekilde saptanması için öncelikle bir muayene şarttır. Operasyon öncesi randevu alan hastalar yalnızca muayene ve görüşme için tarafımıza ulaşabilecekleri gibi, geldikleri gibi aynı gün içinde de operasyonlarını geçirebilirler.

Büyük dudaklara dolgu işlemi tek başına yapılabileceği gibi diğer genital estetik operasyonlarına kombine şekilde de uygulanabilir.
What should be considered after filler injection into the big lips?
You can return to work 2 days after the operation. It is recommended to stay away from hot baths, saunas, spas and baths for a week. There is a prohibition of heavy sports, fitness and sexual intercourse for 1 month.

Is there any risks in the operation to enlarge the big lips?
When applied with the right operation technique, the complication rates of this procedure are negligible. The most common complications are bleeding and infection. The procedure has no effect on the hymen of those who are virgins, on getting pregnant in the future, on the pregnancy process, on normal birth. It is sufficient to comply with the general hygiene rules after the operation.

It also does not have a negative effect on orgasm function. The increase in sexual self-confidence after the operation is expressed by many patients.

How permanent is fat filling for big lips?
After the labia majora filling, the adipose tissue, which is given up to 50% in the first 6 months, dissolves spontaneously and disappears. However, the fact that the fat injection taken by liposuction and given later is a little too much will ensure that the remaining amount of fat is sufficient. The remaining adipose tissue will be fed from the surrounding veins and will maintain its permanence.

What is the cost of filler operation for large lips for genital aesthetics?
Pricing and prices for filling the big lips vary according to the width of the procedure and the anesthesia method. In order to determine the cost clearly, an inspection is essential first. Patients who make an appointment before the operation can only reach us for examination and interview, or they can have their operations on the same day as they arrive.

Large lips filling can be performed alone or in combination with other genital aesthetic operations.

Plumping Large Lips