Will labiaplasty surgery get rid of camel toe? Is a common question among women who feel self-conscious about seeing the outline of their vaginal lips through their clothing. While we all understand that this is part of basic anatomy, a camel toe can still make it difficult to feel comfortable when wearing jeans, leggings, yoga pants, swimsuits, bicycle shorts, and other everyday wardrobe staples. Unfortunately, many women with pronounced camel toe have been subject to laughter, staring, or rude remarks.
The common advice for getting rid of camel toe is to simply stop wearing “tight” clothing. However, this solution is unsatisfying for women who prefer to wear form-fitting clothing and athletic wear. Loose-fitting clothing shouldn’t be your only option if you’re looking for a way to get rid of camel toe. Fortunately, gentle surgical and non-surgical options are available to reduce the appearance of camel toe without altering the health or functionality of the genitalia.
What Is Camel Toe?
Camel toe is a slang term that describes the visible outline of the vaginal lips (labia major) through clothing. The name comes from the fact that pressure created by clothing fabrics can cause the labia to resemble a camel’s hoofed forefoot. The camel toe phenomenon tends to be more visible when wearing tight-fitting clothing. The presence of camel toe doesn’t pose any physical or medical issues. However, some women do find that the pressure that accompanies visible camel toe can create discomfort and chaffing. What’s more, the underlying causes of having chronic pronounced camel toe can sometimes have hygienic or health repercussions that run deeper than simply causing a fashion faux pas.
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Why Do Some Women Have Camel Toe?
Camel toe is a term describing the very normal shape created by the outline of a woman’s external genitalia. That means that any woman can technically experience camel toe from time to time when wearing certain styles or fabrics. However, some women feel that their camel toe is more pronounced. This is often owed to individual anatomy.
For example, having an enlarged pubic mound caused by extra weight in that part of the body can accentuate the labia to create camel toe. Some women simply experience a disproportionate concentration of fat cells in the area covering the mons pubis and labia majora when they gain weight. There’s also a genetic component that simply causes some women to have larger labia in proportion to the rest of the body.
Additionally, sagging labia tissue that causes the lips to droop can also create an exaggerated outline through clothing. This can be triggered by everything from genetics to physical changes that occur over time. It’s also very common for women who never noticed camel toe before to become bothered by a visible labia outline after pregnancy. Camel toe sometimes happens when the skin in the genital area loses elasticity following significant weight loss. The cause of camel toe is less important than the fact that there is something you can do about it if it bothers you.
If you’re dealing with a chronic camel toe due to enlarged labia, the aesthetic unpleasantness that you’re experiencing may not be the worst part of the issue. Having enlarged labia often causes difficulties with exercise and physical activity. The hygiene challenges presented by oversized labia can also increase your risk for urinary tract infections, odors, and rashes. If this is your reality, it may be time to consider options to get rid of camel toe.
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Labiaplasty for Camel Toe
A labiaplasty is a surgical and nonsurgical procedure used to alter the appearance of the labia. This form of vaginal rejuvenation is commonly used by women who feel uncomfortable with their enlarged labia as a result of childbirth, genetics, or age-related changes. Labiaplasty for camel toe is an option if you’d like to wear your favorite clothing without feeling uncomfortable.
A labiaplasty can be customized to address the excess volume or “drooping” that’s present in your labia. Generally, a labiaplasty for camel toe procedure involves making small incisions in the labia. If necessary, excess fat can be removed to eliminate the puffy, mounded look that often accentuates the genitalia to create a visible camel toe. Lastly, the labia are pulled up to form a tighter, smoother shape.
One of the big advantages of labiaplasty is that it’s considered a minimally invasive procedure with a short recovery time. In fact, labiaplasty can be performed as an outpatient procedure. If camel toe is just one aspect of a larger sense of dissatisfaction that you’re experiencing with your vaginal health and appearance, the tightening effects of a labiaplasty can also be enhanced using laser treatments, hormone therapy, and other minimally invasive rejuvenation treatments.
If you’re looking for camel toe treatments in the Los Angeles area, reach out to the office of Dr. Michael Tahery. Dr. Tahery is a board-certified OB/GYN, urogynecologist, and female hormone specialist with extensive labiaplasty experience. Our office is pleased to help you discover a solution for eliminating excessive camel toe. Schedule your consultation today!