On this page17 sections
- Key Points
- How Much Does Labiaplasty Cost in the UK?
- Labiaplasty Cost in London: Our 2026 Price List
- Labia Reduction Cost: One Side or Both
- Labia Majora Reduction Cost
- Clitoral Hood Reduction Cost
- What Is Included in the Price of Labiaplasty?
- What Affects the Cost of Labiaplasty?
- Cheap Labiaplasty in the UK: What a Low Price Can Leave Out
- Labiaplasty Abroad: Why Turkey Is Cheaper and What It Can Cost Later
- Can You Get Labiaplasty on the NHS?
- Labiaplasty Finance: Can You Pay Monthly?
- Is Labiaplasty Worth the Cost?
- Labiaplasty at Centre for Surgery
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Labiaplasty Cost in London
- References
Key Points
- How much is a labiaplasty in the UK? The NHS website puts the typical UK cost at about £4,000. At Centre for Surgery in London, labia minora reduction starts from £3,400 for one side and from £3,900 for both sides.
- Labia majora reduction cost: from £4,000, or from £5,900 when combined with labia minora reduction. Labia majora fat transfer starts from £2,500.
- Clitoral hood reduction cost: combined with labiaplasty, from £4,600. On its own, clitoral hood reduction starts from £3,500.
- What the price includes: consultations with your surgeon, the anaesthetic, theatre fees, dissolvable stitches, a nurse wound check at 7 to 10 days and a surgeon review at 6 weeks. The £100 consultation fee is redeemable against surgery.
- Is cheap labiaplasty safe? A low headline price is not unsafe in itself, but check what it leaves out: who operates, where, and who sees you if healing goes wrong. Revision surgery costs more than a first operation.
- Can you get labiaplasty on the NHS? Rarely. Cosmetic labiaplasty is self-funded, and finance is available to spread the cost.
How much does labiaplasty cost? It depends on which part of the vulva is treated, whether one or both sides are reduced, which anaesthetic you have and whether anything is combined. At Centre for Surgery, labiaplasty (labia reduction) starts from £3,400 for a one-sided labia minora reduction and from £3,900 for both sides, and every quote is confirmed in writing after you have been examined. This guide sets out the full 2026 price list for London, the factors that move it, how UK prices compare with going abroad, and what you should expect a fair price to include.
Price is a reasonable place to start, but it is rarely the right place to finish. A labiaplasty that has to be corrected later costs far more than the original operation, so the questions worth asking alongside “how much is a labiaplasty?” are who performs it, which technique suits your anatomy and what aftercare is included. Our guides to trim vs wedge labiaplasty and how to choose a labiaplasty surgeon cover those decisions in detail.
It also helps to know that labia vary enormously in size, shape and colour, and that visible inner labia are normal. Our labiaplasty before and after photos come with a guide to reading them, which explains why almost every “before” image in any gallery shows healthy anatomy.
How Much Does Labiaplasty Cost in the UK?
The NHS guide to labiaplasty ↗ gives a typical UK cost of about £4,000 and warns that consultations and follow-up care may not be included in that figure. Private hospitals and clinics that publish their prices broadly cluster around it, with London quotes tending to sit at the higher end and complex or combined operations costing more.
That single number hides a lot of variation. “Labiaplasty” covers several different operations: a one-sided trim of the inner lips for asymmetry is a shorter, simpler procedure than a reduction of both inner and outer labia under TIVA. When you compare labiaplasty costs in the UK, compare like with like, and ask each provider for an itemised quote that shows exactly what is and is not included.
Why labiaplasty quotes vary so much
The main reasons two UK quotes for labiaplasty differ are:
- The operation itself: labia minora, labia majora, clitoral hood, or a combination.
- The anaesthetic: local anaesthetic, local anaesthetic with sedation, or TIVA (total intravenous anaesthesia), which needs an anaesthetist.
- The setting: a CQC-registered hospital with a recovery area and nursing team costs more to run than a treatment room.
- Aftercare: whether wound checks, a surgeon review and out-of-hours advice are included or charged as extras.
- The surgeon’s training and experience in female genital surgery.
Labiaplasty Cost in London: Our 2026 Price List
Labiaplasty prices at Centre for Surgery are set by the procedure performed. The table gives starting prices; your exact quote is confirmed in writing after a face-to-face consultation with your surgeon.
| Labiaplasty procedure | Indicative cost (London) |
|---|---|
| Labia minora reduction — one side (unilateral) | from £3,400 |
| Labia minora reduction — both sides (bilateral) | from £3,900 |
| Labia majora reduction | from £4,000 |
| Combined labia minora + majora reduction | from £5,900 |
| Labiaplasty + clitoral hood reduction | from £4,600 |
| Clitoral hood reduction (on its own) | from £3,500 |
| Labia majora fat transfer (augmentation) | from £2,500 |
| Labia puffing (hyaluronic acid filler) | £1,200 per treatment |
| Revision labiaplasty | quoted individually at consultation |
Pay in full or spread the cost, subject to status. See finance options
A note on anaesthetic. The surgical prices above are for procedures performed under local anaesthetic with sedation: you are relaxed and the area is completely numb, but you remain awake. Where you would prefer to be asleep, or where TIVA is clinically indicated, add £1,000. Combined cases and revision reconstruction are performed under TIVA as standard and are priced accordingly; minor revisions are usually performed under local anaesthetic. Our guide to local anaesthetic labiaplasty explains what being awake for the procedure is actually like.
Labiaplasty is a day-case operation, so there is no overnight hospital fee. A labia minora reduction on both sides usually takes one to two hours, and you go home the same day with a responsible adult.
Labia minora reduction before and after, performed at Centre for Surgery. Individual results vary.
Labia Reduction Cost: One Side or Both
Most people searching for labia reduction cost are thinking about the labia minora, the inner lips. A labia minora reduction removes excess tissue so the inner lips sit closer to, or within, the outer lips. It starts from £3,400 for one side and from £3,900 for both.
A one-sided (unilateral) reduction is usually chosen for asymmetry, where one inner lip is noticeably longer than the other. It is common for the two sides to differ, and our article on labia asymmetry explains why. A bilateral reduction treats both sides and takes longer in theatre, which is why it costs more. Where the inner labia are long enough to cause rubbing, pain during exercise or difficulty with hygiene, the medical term is labial hypertrophy.
The technique your surgeon uses, trim or wedge, is chosen for your anatomy rather than your budget. The trim technique removes the outer edge of the labia, including any darker or irregular border; the wedge technique removes a V-shaped section from the middle and keeps the natural edge. Each has its own trade-offs, set out in our labiaplasty techniques guide.
Labia Majora Reduction Cost
The labia majora are the outer lips, and they are a separate surgical problem with separate pricing. Labia majora reduction starts from £4,000, and combined labia minora and majora reduction from £5,900.
Labia majora reduction costs more than a one-sided minora reduction for a straightforward reason. The outer labia contain fat and a richer blood supply, whereas the inner labia are thin folds of skin and mucosa. Removing outer labial tissue means working through a more vascular layer and closing thicker tissue under more tension, with the scar placed precisely along the natural crease so that it heals well in an area that rubs when you walk. It takes longer and demands more careful control of bleeding than a minora trim. Our article on labia majora reduction covers the operation itself.
Labia majora reduction before and after, performed at Centre for Surgery. Individual results vary.
Reduction or augmentation? The outer labia can need either
The outer labia can be a concern in either direction, and the two answers cost different amounts.
- Labia majora reduction, from £4,000: for outer lips that are enlarged or bulky, causing visible fullness in fitted clothing, discomfort during exercise or cycling, or difficulty with hygiene. Excess skin and fat are removed and the outer labia reshaped.
- Labia majora fat transfer, from £2,500: for outer lips that have lost volume and look loose or wrinkled, or that now let the inner labia show where they did not before. Your own fat, taken by fine liposuction from the abdomen, flanks or inner thighs, restores volume.
- Labia puffing with filler, £1,200 per treatment: a non-surgical way to add volume. It lasts around 9 to 12 months and needs repeating, which is worth costing over several years. Our comparison of labia puffing vs labiaplasty sets out the differences.
Volume loss in the outer labia is common after the menopause, significant weight loss or childbirth. A protruding appearance is not always caused by large inner labia; sometimes the inner labia have not changed and the outer labia have deflated around them. In that situation a labia minora reduction would be the wrong operation, which is why your surgeon examines both structures before quoting.
Why fat transfer costs less than labia majora reduction
It looks counter-intuitive that adding volume (from £2,500) costs less than removing it (from £4,000). Straightforward fat transfer is performed under local anaesthetic with oral sedation through 3 to 4 mm liposuction ports and fine injection cannulas, with no excision, no tension closure and no significant scar. Reduction is an excisional operation with a closure line in a friction-bearing area. One planning point specific to fat transfer: around 30 to 50% of transferred fat is reabsorbed over the first three to six months, so your surgeon plans for this, and what survives beyond that point is long-lasting.
Clitoral Hood Reduction Cost
Clitoral hood reduction, sometimes called a hoodectomy, removes excess skin from the fold that covers the clitoris. The clitoris itself and its nerve supply are not touched. It is most often combined with a labia minora reduction, because excess hood tissue frequently sits alongside long inner labia and reducing only one can leave the other looking more prominent.
Labiaplasty with clitoral hood reduction starts from £4,600, which costs less than having the two operations separately. A clitoral hood reduction on its own starts from £3,500, with the exact price depending on the amount and position of excess tissue, which is assessed at examination. Full details of the procedure are on our clitoral hood reduction page.
What Is Included in the Price of Labiaplasty?
The quoted labiaplasty price at Centre for Surgery is a single package covering:
- As many pre-operative consultations with your surgeon as you need
- A full pre-operative medical assessment
- The surgeon’s fee, the anaesthetic throughout (local with sedation or TIVA as clinically indicated) and theatre time at our CQC-regulated Baker Street hospital
- Dissolvable stitches, so there is no return visit to remove them
- Your surgeon’s direct number for the first 24 hours, with our nursing team in contact over the first two weeks
- A nurse-led wound check at 7 to 10 days and a surgeon review at 6 weeks
- A dedicated patient coordinator throughout
The £100 consultation fee is redeemable in full against your procedure if you go ahead. There are no hidden additions after your written quote. Any compression garment or prescribed medication is bought separately, and histology is charged separately where a sample is sent for analysis; your coordinator confirms these in advance.
When comparing labiaplasty prices in the UK, ask each provider the same questions. Is the anaesthetist’s fee included? Are follow-up appointments included, and with whom? Who do you call at night in the first few days? If a small area of the wound opens, is a review included? A lower quote that answers “no” to several of these is not necessarily cheaper.
What Affects the Cost of Labiaplasty?
Five things move the total:
- Which area is treated: the labia minora, the labia majora, the clitoral hood, or a combination.
- One side or both: a unilateral reduction for asymmetry costs less than treating both sides.
- Anaesthetic: local anaesthetic with sedation is included in the starting prices; TIVA adds £1,000 where you prefer it or where it is clinically indicated.
- Combined procedures: adding clitoral hood reduction, vaginoplasty or perineoplasty in the same session adds to the total but costs less than separate operations, with one recovery instead of two. The costs of internal surgery are set out in our vaginoplasty cost guide.
- Primary or revision: correcting a previous labiaplasty is more complex and is quoted individually.
Cheap Labiaplasty in the UK: What a Low Price Can Leave Out
Searches for cheap labiaplasty in the UK, and for the cheapest labiaplasty UK providers offer, are common, and wanting to keep the cost down is entirely reasonable. A lower price is not automatically a warning sign. It is worth understanding where the saving comes from before you book.
Labiaplasty can legally be performed in the UK by any doctor on the medical register; “cosmetic surgeon” is not a protected title. The NHS advises checking that the hospital or clinic is registered with the Care Quality Commission and that the surgeon is registered with the General Medical Council. A very low quote can reflect a smaller operating setting, a shorter consultation, limited follow-up, or an operator with little training in genital surgery. The things to check before choosing on price are:
- Who operates: their name, GMC registration and how many labiaplasties they perform.
- Where: whether the hospital or clinic is CQC-registered for surgical procedures.
- Whether you meet the surgeon before the day of surgery, and whether the person you meet is the person who operates.
- What follow-up is included, and who you contact if you are worried during the first fortnight.
- What happens, and what it costs, if a revision is needed.
That last point matters most. Wound separation is the most commonly reported complication of labiaplasty, and correcting an unsatisfactory result, especially where too much tissue has been removed, is more difficult than the first operation and is not always possible[1]. Our guide to botched labiaplasty and revision surgery explains what correction involves.
Labiaplasty Abroad: Why Turkey Is Cheaper and What It Can Cost Later
Labiaplasty in Turkey and elsewhere abroad is advertised at well under a typical London price. Most of the difference reflects lower staffing, premises and regulatory costs rather than the surgery itself, and there are good surgeons working outside the UK. The comparison worth making is the total cost, not the package price.
A 2023 systematic review in the Annals of Plastic Surgery ↗ gathered 44 published studies describing 589 patients who needed treatment for complications after cosmetic surgery abroad. Infection was the most common problem, followed by wound breakdown, fluid or blood collections, and tissue loss[2]. The review does not tell us how often complications happen abroad compared with at home, but it does show what patients and home health services have to manage when they do.
Before booking surgery abroad, cost in:
- Flights and accommodation, often for a companion as well, and extra nights so that you are not flying in the first few days after surgery.
- Follow-up: labiaplasty healing runs over weeks to months. If something needs reviewing at week three, distance matters, and an NHS GP cannot be expected to manage complications from private surgery.
- Revision: revision labiaplasty is priced above a primary procedure. A cheaper first operation that needs correcting can cost considerably more overall than a single well-planned one.
- Regulation and recourse: UK hospitals are inspected by the CQC and doctors are accountable to the GMC. Oversight and complaints routes differ elsewhere.
Can You Get Labiaplasty on the NHS?
Rarely. The NHS does not fund labiaplasty for cosmetic reasons. It may be offered in specific circumstances, for example where the labia are abnormal, to repair tears after childbirth, or as part of treatment for vulval disease, and referral starts with your GP. The NHS also recommends that anyone considering labiaplasty discusses it with their GP first, as discomfort sometimes has another cause that can be treated. Our article can I get a labiaplasty on the NHS? explains the criteria in more detail.
Private medical insurance generally treats labiaplasty as cosmetic and does not cover it. If you think you have a functional reason, check your policy wording and ask your insurer before your consultation.
Labiaplasty Finance: Can You Pay Monthly?
You can pay in full or spread the cost with finance through Chrysalis Finance, subject to status. Plans and a representative example are on our finance options page, and a patient coordinator can talk you through them on 020 7993 4849. Finance is available on all labiaplasty packages, including combined procedures. For prices across every procedure we offer, see our cosmetic surgery costs hub.
Your written quote comes first, and your patient coordinator can talk you through the plans at your consultation.
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Is Labiaplasty Worth the Cost?
For women who have it for the right reasons, the published evidence is encouraging. A 2022 meta-analysis of 46 studies and 3,804 patients in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ↗ found a pooled satisfaction rate of 99% after labia minora reduction. Wound separation and aesthetic concerns were the commonest reasons for further surgery, and the authors stressed surgical experience and careful technique selection[1]. Those studies are mostly observational and vary in quality, so the figure is best read as “most women are satisfied” rather than a guarantee.
Two other findings are worth weighing before you spend money on surgery. First, labia vary widely between women. A London study measuring the genitals of 50 women found a wide range for every measurement, unrelated to age, childbirth or ethnicity[3]. Second, a controlled study of women seeking labiaplasty found that 10 of 55 met the criteria for body dysmorphic disorder, a condition in which surgery rarely relieves distress[4]. A good consultation explores why you want surgery as well as what your anatomy looks like, and an ethical surgeon will sometimes advise against it. It is also why there is a growing online market for “botched labiaplasty” revision, where outcomes are rarely defined[5].
If your labia cause rubbing, pain during exercise or sex, or real distress, labiaplasty can be good value. If you are unsure whether what you see is normal, our guide to different types of labia shapes is a useful place to start.
Labiaplasty at Centre for Surgery
Every labiaplasty at Centre for Surgery is performed by a GMC-registered surgeon at our CQC-regulated hospital at 95–97 Baker Street. The surgeon who assesses you is the surgeon who performs your operation, and there are no sales intermediaries between you and them. Straightforward cases are performed under local anaesthetic with sedation; combined and reconstructive cases are performed under TIVA (total intravenous anaesthesia) with a consultant anaesthetist.
- Published prices: a tiered price list you can budget from before you book, confirmed in an itemised written quote.
- An all-female labiaplasty nursing team and consultations conducted with discretion and without pressure.
- Adults only: we perform labiaplasty from the age of 18, as the labia continue to develop through puberty. See our guide to the minimum age for labiaplasty.
- A recommended two-week cooling-off period between consent and surgery, so you have time to reflect.
- Structured aftercare: your surgeon’s direct number for the first 24 hours, nursing contact over two weeks, a wound check at 7 to 10 days and a surgeon review at 6 weeks. Our labiaplasty recovery guide explains each stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a labiaplasty?
At Centre for Surgery in London, labiaplasty starts from £3,400 for a one-sided labia minora reduction and from £3,900 for both sides. Labia majora reduction starts from £4,000, combined minora and majora reduction from £5,900, and labiaplasty with clitoral hood reduction from £4,600. Revision labiaplasty is quoted individually. Prices assume local anaesthetic with sedation; TIVA adds £1,000.
How much does labiaplasty cost in the UK?
The NHS website gives a typical UK cost of about £4,000, noting that consultations and follow-up may not be included. Published private prices broadly cluster around that figure, with London and combined procedures costing more. Always compare itemised quotes rather than headline prices.
How much does it cost to get your labia smaller?
Making the inner labia smaller is a labia minora reduction, from £3,400 for one side or £3,900 for both at Centre for Surgery. Reducing the outer labia is a labia majora reduction, from £4,000. There is no non-surgical treatment that permanently reduces labial size; creams, exercises and devices marketed for this have little or no evidence behind them.
Is labia reduction worth it?
For women with physical symptoms or genuine distress, published studies report high satisfaction, with one large pooled analysis finding 99% of women satisfied. It is less likely to help if the main worry is whether your labia are normal, as variation is wide. A careful consultation should explore your reasons and expectations, and an honest surgeon will tell you if surgery is unlikely to help.
Does insurance cover labiaplasty?
Usually not. UK private medical insurers generally class labiaplasty as cosmetic surgery and exclude it. Some may consider cover where there is a documented medical reason, such as a congenital abnormality or damage after childbirth, so check your policy wording and speak to your insurer before booking. Most women pay for labiaplasty themselves, in full or with finance.
Can I get labia reduction on the NHS?
Only in limited circumstances, such as abnormal labial anatomy, repair after childbirth or treatment of vulval disease. Cosmetic labia reduction is not NHS-funded, and referral starts with your GP, who may also look for another cause of discomfort first, such as a skin condition or infection that can be treated without surgery.
Is cheap labiaplasty in the UK safe?
A low price is not unsafe in itself, but it can reflect less aftercare, a shorter consultation or an operator with little training in genital surgery. Check the surgeon’s GMC registration, the hospital’s CQC registration, whether you meet the operating surgeon beforehand, and what follow-up and revision cover are included. Revision surgery costs more than a first operation and is not always possible.
Do labia grow back after labiaplasty?
No. Tissue that has been removed does not regrow, so the result is long-lasting. The labia can still change with age, hormonal changes, weight change or childbirth, and residual swelling can make the area look larger for several weeks before it settles at around three months.
What are the downsides of labiaplasty?
The main ones are the recovery, with six weeks of restrictions on exercise, tampons and sex, and the risks of bleeding, infection, wound separation, asymmetry, scarring and altered sensation. Removing too much tissue is the hardest problem to correct, which is why a conservative, well-planned first operation matters.
What can I do instead of a labiaplasty?
If rubbing is the problem, loose cotton underwear, seamless sportswear and a barrier cream can reduce friction. If the outer labia have lost volume, filler or fat transfer may suit you better than reduction. If your concern is mainly whether you look normal, information about natural variation, and sometimes talking to a counsellor, can help more than surgery. None of these will permanently shorten the labia.
Labiaplasty Cost in London
If you would like a written, itemised quote for labiaplasty, labia majora reduction or clitoral hood reduction, book a consultation at our Baker Street hospital. Your surgeon will examine you, explain which procedure and technique suit your anatomy, and confirm the price before you decide anything.
Phone: 020 7993 4849 | Address: 95–97 Baker Street, Marylebone, London W1U 6RN
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References
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- Alkaelani MT, Koussayer B, Blount T, et al. Complications of medical tourism in aesthetic surgery: a systematic review. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2023;91(6):668–673. doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000003683 ↗
- Lloyd J, Crouch NS, Minto CL, Liao LM, Creighton SM. Female genital appearance: “normality” unfolds. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2005;112(5):643–646. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00517.x ↗
- Veale D, Eshkevari E, Ellison N, et al. Psychological characteristics and motivation of women seeking labiaplasty. Psychological Medicine 2014;44(3):555–566. doi:10.1017/S0033291713001025 ↗
- Learner HI, Rundell C, Liao LM, Creighton SM. ‘Botched labiaplasty’: a content analysis of online advertising for revision labiaplasty. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2020;40(7):1000–1005. doi:10.1080/01443615.2019.1679732 ↗
