The ideal candidates for a labia reduction procedure are healthy women who have realistic expectations of surgical outcomes. You may be a good candidate for labia reduction surgery if you have one or more of the following conditions:

• Labia minora (inner labia) that protrude from beneath the labia major (outer labia)
• Uneven inner labia
• Pain or discomfort resulting from the size of the inner labia
• Self consciousness about the shape and size of the inner labia

Your procedure will be performed within the state-of-the-art facilities of Barr Plastic Surgery, located within the Northern Ontario Surgical Centre.

Northern Ontario Surgical Centre has been awarded accreditation by the CAAASF (Canadian Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) for meeting the standards of a hospital in regards to monitoring, emergency and resuscitation equipment. With two levels and entrances that conceal the actual size of the facility, the centre itself spans 8000 square feet and incorporates fully equipped major and minor operating rooms, a monitored multi-bed recovery area, 10 laser and treatment rooms, spacious consultation areas, private offices to discuss financing options, elegant waiting areas and a private waiting room and secure rear entrance/exit for additional privacy when desired.

The procedure is performed as a outpatient procedure under neurolept anaesthesia. This involves the administration of local anaesthetic with intravenous sedation. During the procedure, a small amount of the inner labia tissue is surgically removed in order to correct the patient’s area of concern. Depending on the patient’s needs, one or both labia may be corrected.

During office hours our Patient Coordinators and nursing staff are available to answer any questions or concerns following your surgery. After hours, Dr. Barr is available by pager.

Affording your procedure can be made simpler by using Medicard which enables you to pay for your surgery with monthly payments. Please note that this company is not affiliated in any way with Barr Plastic Surgery. For more information on how financing can help you afford your procedure, visit:

MEDICARD
www.medicard.com
1-888-689-9876

•  Fax, online, phone application
• Approval within 1 business day
• Payment terms: 6 months to 5 years
• No down payment
• Rates based on overall credit history (11.9% – 25%)
• No penalties for early payments

Buttock lift procedures are considered cosmetic surgery and therefore not usually covered by private or provincial insurance such as OHIP.

The facility fee, surgeon, nurses, anaesthesia and anaesthetist, surgical supplies, and equipment used are all covered in the fees.

You will also be provided with prescriptions for medications to be taken after surgery. These prescriptions are subject to the same coverage you would receive from your medical insurance. If you do not have personal insurance then these are extra costs to you.

There is a $500 deposit for any surgery under $5,000 and a $1000 deposit for any surgery over $5000.
This deposit is payable upon scheduling a surgery date.  This fee is non-refundable should you change, reschedule or cancel your surgery within 4 weeks of the surgery date.

Payment for your surgery is due 14 days prior to your surgery date. Payment can be made by:

• Cash
• Certified Cheques
• Mastercard or VISA
• E-transfers
• Financing plan

There is minimal post operative pain associated with this procedure, so few patients require much in the form of pain relief. Sutures used in the labia reduction procedure are dissolving and do not need to be removed. You may experience slight bruising and swelling for a few days following your procedure. You will be required to wash the area with antibacterial soap and water regularly, and may want to wear a sanitary napkin for a week following the procedure. Follow up is required 7 days after surgery and patients are advised to refrain from sexual intercourse for 4 weeks following the procedure.