Labia majora augmentation
Labia majora augmentation restores or increases their volume, most often with fat taken from the body, while respecting anatomy, sensitivity and sexual function. Dr Manon Belhoste performs labia majora augmentation in Marseille, for €1,500 to €2,500.
How is the procedure performed?
Dr Manon Belhoste performs labia majora augmentation using the patient's own fat: the fat is taken by liposuction, prepared, then injected in small amounts into the labia majora. The area where the fat is taken from is chosen together during the consultation.
- Price
- €1,500 to €2,500
What happens during the procedure and recovery?
Dr Manon Belhoste performs labia majora augmentation at the La Phocéanne polyclinic and the Phénicia clinic in Marseille. A consultation with the anaesthetist takes place before the procedure.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | Local anaesthesia, or local anaesthesia with sedation. Anaesthesia of the whole area, without sleep, or general anaesthesia, remains possible depending on the anaesthetist's advice. |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Hospital stay | Same-day discharge. |
| Equipment | Underwear in soft, non-compressive cotton. A small pad or external protection may help during the first week. |
| Exercise and strenuous activity | Heavy exertion and strain on the legs are avoided for a few weeks. High-impact sports are avoided for about 1 month. For cycling, motorbiking and horse riding, Dr Manon Belhoste gives the go-ahead during a consultation. |
| Scars | Located on the operated vulval areas and permanent. Usually discreet once mature, they may stay visible, pigmented, thickened or sensitive. |
| Result | Part of the transferred fat is absorbed, so the final volume varies. Tissues settle over several weeks to several months, and a touch-up is only discussed after this maturation. |
Frequently asked questions
Here is a visual and schematic representation of the labia majora augmentation.
Labia majora augmentation restores volume that is lacking and corrects a shape-related discomfort, while respecting anatomy, sensitivity and sexual function. Choosing not to operate and to monitor the situation always remains possible. The indication is elective, meaning it is based on a personal, stable request that has been carefully considered.
Before labia majora augmentation, Dr Manon Belhoste and the anaesthetist give instructions on fasting and hygiene, which must be followed strictly. Any treatment, allergy, medical history, clotting disorder, possible pregnancy or recent medical event must be reported to them. No prescribed treatment is stopped on your own initiative, and medicines that increase bleeding risk are only changed after advice from the prescriber, the surgeon or the anaesthetist. Stopping smoking is strongly recommended before and after the procedure. You will need loose cotton underwear and a gentle, non-traumatic external protection for the journey home, plus someone to accompany you when you leave.
After labia majora augmentation, the first few days are spent on relative rest, with gentle walking in small steps and non-compressive cotton underwear. Baths and immersion are avoided for about 1 month, though a daily shower with mild soap remains possible, with gentle drying to keep the wounds clean and dry. Cold may be applied on and off, without ice touching the skin directly. Sexual activity resumes after 4 to 6 weeks.
Part of the transferred fat may be absorbed, so the final volume varies. A second session may be needed, to be discussed once the tissues have matured.
The price of labia majora augmentation includes Dr Manon Belhoste's fees, consultations after the operation, anaesthesia and clinic fees at the La Phocéanne polyclinic or the Phénicia clinic.
Dr Manon Belhoste
Dr Manon Belhoste is a plastic surgeon, Doctor of Medicine and holder of the European Diploma in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; she is in partnership with Dr Richard Abs, a specialist in buttock surgery.
Dr Manon Belhoste's background
The practice
Dr Manon Belhoste holds consultations at her practice, 1 Boulevard Lord Duveen, 13008 Marseille, from Monday to Thursday.
Operations take place at the La Phocéanne polyclinic and the Phénicia clinic, in Marseille.
The practice and the clinicsReducing the labia minora is discussed on the labiaplasty page. Labiaplasty
Page updated on 10 October 2026.