DOVE Labiaplasty Surgery
Female Surgeon & Experienced Medical Team.
You may know labiaplasty surgery by a range of other names: labia reduction, labia minora surgery, labia reduction, vaginal rejuvenation, vagina reduction, vaginoplasty, vagina surgery or even ‘designer vagina’..
At Brisbane Cosmetic Clinic, Dr. Georgina Konrat has developed her own unique DOVE Labiaplasty procedure to reduce, reshape and re-contour the most intimate and private parts of a women’s body.

Dr Georgina Konrat
BSc BSc (Hons) MBBS FACCS Cosmetic Surgery Cosmetic Medicine

Dr Konrat’s procedure, the DOVE technique is different to Labiaplasty surgery in every way. The DOVE technique is SAFE. Patients can be confident in achieving both an excellent aesthetic and functional outcome.
DOVE Labiaplasty
Why Choose the DOVE labiaplasty?
The DOVE labiaplasty is a revolutionary development in Female Cosmetic Genital Surgery.
This procedure has the lowest recorded risk and post operative complication rate and has the highest safety profile of any other similar procedure in the world. Dr Georgina Konrat has been performing this surgery for more than 10 years and continues to research and refine this surgery to safely reduce and reshape the labia minora giving a smaller, naturally neater and more comfortable result.
This procedure relieves psychological and physical discomfort.
Labiaplasty surgery before the DOVE technique
Prior to the development of the DOVE technique, there were two main types of Labioplasty surgery or vaginal surgery:
The Trim Method
The trim method is the most commonly used surgical technique to perform vagina surgery to this day and involves longitudinal trimming of the inner labia to even it with the outer labia. This is an excellent technique as only a tiny amount of tissue needs to be removed to improve symmetry. However, there are both aesthetic and functional problems that may arise as a result of this technique.
Complications of the Trim Method
- With the trim method there are risks that too much tissue might be removed during vaginal surgery.
- There is a scarring risk of the labial edge with a scalloped unnatural appearance.
- It is not possible to address the problem of excess clitoral hood skin.
- While there will be an improvement in the appearance of the labia minora, the clitoris may have a more prominent and abnormal appearance.
The Wedge Technique
The Wedge technique is a newer surgical technique where a cosmetic surgeon removes a full-thickness wedge of tissue from the labia minora and then stitches the remaining edges together. The advantages of this technique include the preservation of the natural shape of the labia minora and border, and no stitches needed on the edges of the labia. The tissues of the labia minora, however, are thin and delicate and a wedge excision (cutting a triangle of tissue from each of the labia and sewing together the edges) may result in some complications.
Complications of the Wedge Technique
- With wedge labiaplasty surgery, the scar may fail to heal well which can result in small holes in the labia.
- Higher chances of possible infections.
- Unsatisfactory scarring including a thick scar which can be very uncomfortable.
How is DOVE Labiaplasty Different?
The DOVE Technique has been designed to ensure that no tissue containing important blood vessels or nerves in excised or cut.
The DOVE procedure ensures that all tissues remain intact, instead of being cut through completely. This means that the areas treated can heal without many of the possible complications seen with surgical Labiaplasty techniques.
While there are always small risks of complications, the DOVE technique allows any complications to be addressed more simply, and with a certain likelihood of an excellent outcome or that ‘designer vagina’ you’re looking for.
Labiaplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure to reduce the size or to change the shape of the inner or outer lips, or labia.
Many women are born with large or irregular labia minora (inner lips). For others, the appearance of these can be altered by childbirth. Whatever the cause, labia that are too large or uneven can cause embarrassment with sexual partners, as well as discomfort and irritation from tight clothing and some sporting activities.
Patients often seek designer vagina surgery or labiaplasty when suffering from discomfort or sometimes the need for labiaplasty is simply to feel better about this most personal part of your body. Other procedures can be performed as part of labiaplasty including the reduction of the Hood of the Clitoris, volume replacement, skin rejuvenation of the outer lips (the Labia Majora), and the reduction of the Mons Pubis with liposuction.
If you answered Yes to any of these questions, and you want to improve the way you feel about your body, you may be the right candidate for Dr Konrat’s unique DOVE Labiaplasty technique.
Learn more from Dr. Konrat
It is critical that you are fully informed about the procedures: the information on this website has been written and is regularly updated by Dr. Konrat. However, you should never make a decision by reading a web page alone, no matter how comprehensive the information is. We encourage you to book a personal consultation with Dr. Konrat, where she will assess you, explain the procedure and your options in detail and help you to understand all the benefits as well as the risks and complications of labiaplasty surgery.
Pre-Procedure
Your journey will start with a consultation with Dr Georgina Konrat, including an examination and a discussion of your desired outcome in a confidential relaxed atmosphere. We understand that you may not remember or understand everything you hear in your consultation The information on this page about Dove Labiaplasty includes all the information you need to know. You can return and read it as often as you need. We encourage you to take notes to review at home and to call or email Dr. Konrat with any questions or concerns you may have about your intended procedure.
Before Surgery:
The goal is to make your procedure experience as easy and comfortbale for you as possible. Smokers please stop smoking 2 weeks before and 4 weeks after your surgery.
Special requirements for Dove Labiaplasty
- Blood tests are requested.
- Brazilian wax is preferred approximately 3 days prior to your booked surgery date
- Have your prescriptions filled at the chemist
- Baby wipes: non perfumed for use at the toilet instead of toilet paper.
- Cotton buds: Dr Konrat recommends you use warm water and cotton buds to clean your stitches twice daily for two weeks after your procedure.
- Panty Liners: wear a panty liner in cotton underwear for 4 weeks after your procedure.
- Pack your bag for Hospital: full cotton underwear with a panty liner to prevent irriration to your stitches, perfume free wipes to use instead of toilet paper.
- You will need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you overnight.
There are some No’s:
- No sexual activity for 4-5 weeks
- No G-Strings, tight jeans or clothing that will irritate your stitches
- No tampons for 6 weeks: these will irritate and at times tear your stitches.
- No bike riding or horse riding or any exercise that irritates your stitiches for 6 weeks
- No swimming, spas or baths until the stitches are removed 2 weeks after your procedure.
The Procedure
The Dove procedure will be performed in an accredited and licenced Day Hospital under long acting local anaesthesia with sedation. When you arrive, you will be admitted by one of the operating theatre nurses. The procedure takes one and half hours but you must be prepared to be in Hospital for at least half a day.
- Local anæsthetic cream is applied to the area. This makes the area very numb. You will be given oral sedation. This will make you sleepy and relaxed.
- Pre-operative photos are taken, and special surgical drawings mark the areas to be treated.
- Throughout the procedure, you will be entirely comfortable. At times you may even drift off to sleep.
- Long-acting local anaesthetic reaches into the area to be treated. At no time is there any pain or discomfort associated with the procedure.
Post-Procedure
You must organise for a responsible adult to collect you from hospital, take you home, and stay with you overnight.
It is important to take your first dose of pain medication as soon as you arrive home from Hospital.
We encourage ice-packs or packs of frozen peas wrapped in pillow cases to be placed on and off in the first 24 hours. This will reduce swelling and inflammation and pain in the first 24 hours. Do not leave ice packs on for extended periods.
Drink plenty of water. Eat lots of vegetables, salads and fruits to assist with healing and ease of bowel movements.
Looking after your stitches: the stitches are clear and very tiny. Every morning and night, dip cotton buds in a warm bowl of water and using the cotton buds, clean your stitches. Clean any secretions or collections away, then pat dry. Dab on some Betadine, then pat dry again.
If you experience a thrush infection, extreme pain, redness or if extreme swelling develops, call the office or the after hours number you have been given.
What to expect over the next 2-weeks?
In some cases there may be a number of tiny clear dissolvable stitches in the skin. Although these are dissolvable, most of the stitches are removed gently at 14 days after your procedure.
- You will be prescribed antibiotics to take orally for 2 weeks after the surgery.
- Any stitches not yet dissolved will be removed at your 2 week post operative review.
- Most women find they can resume normal activities after 3-5 days.
- Usually, sexual activity may resume in 4-5 weeks.
- The first 7-10 days can be a little uncomfortable and you should not wear jeans, tight pants or other restrictive clothing during this time.
- We highly recommended that you rest for at least 3-4 days following the surgery. After that, for the next week, you should gradually return to gentle daily activities.
General Risks of Surgery
Because surgery is such a vital part of modern medicine, there is a tendency to forget that there are risks associated with every type of surgical procedure including vagina surgery. While these risks are small, every person undergoing surgery should be aware of the risks. Wounds All internal and external wounds need time to heal after your procedure. Sutures or stitches and other materials are used to hold wounds closed while they heal. Wound break-down In a small percentage of cases, tiny areas of the scar will not completely heal immediately. This may leave a tiny hole where the stitch was, or a small area approximately 3-5 mm long, which does not close as fast as the rest of the stitches. When this occurs, there are two options:- Watch and wait – the wounds will gradually close and heal on their own or;
- if, after assessment, Dr. Konrat feels the overall result will be improved by closing the small wound breakdown, then this is done by placing a few stitches in the open area to assist with healing faster and giving a better aesthetic result.
Risks of Anaesthesia
If you are having DOVE Labiaplasty, this will be performed under local anaesthesia with sedation in a fully accredited and licenced Day Surgery. As a rule, risks posed by having local anaesthesia as opposed to general anaesthesia are extremely low. Dr. Konrat will take a full medical history, will order a number of tests prior to your procedure or to ensure your health is optimal before the surgery. This will minimise any general risks as well as any risks associated with the procedure.Mental Health Disorders and Elective Surgery
It is important that all patients seeking to undergo elective procedures including vaginal surgery have realistic expectations that focus on improvement rather than perfection. Complications or less than satisfactory results are sometimes unavoidable and may require additional surgery. This can be stressful for patients. In your consultation prior to surgery with Dr. Konrat please openly discuss any history of emotional depression or mental health disorders. If you are unsure whether a matter is relevant, please mention it anyway. Although many individuals may benefit psychologically from the results of elective cosmetic surgery, the effects on mental health can never be predicted, and could possibly have a negative influence on emotional stability.DOVE Labiaplasty Australia Cost
$ price upon consultation *
You will be provided with an accurate quote during your consultation, so you can be assured that you will be receiving a treatment specifically tailored to your individual needs. Our consultation with you, is the groundwork we do to ensure that you can put your trust in us. We try at all times to keep all our procedures within an acceptable and ethical cost estimate allowing patients the opportunity to make personal life changes they need or desire.
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