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Labiaplasty, Anatomy, Overdoing It, Traveling for Surgery & Prevention with Dr. Dahlia Rice
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- Apr 10, 2026
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Summary
Why are women always apologizing for their bodies? Should you feel guilty about wanting plastic surgery in midlife? And what actually happens during a labiaplasty? In this Between Two Labia episode a subseries of the podcast filmed in my office I sit down with Dr. Dahlia Rice a board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of DMR Aesthetics Chicago. Dr. Rice started her career doing autopsies and teaching human anatomy before becoming one of only 1,400 female board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. There's a misconception that labiaplasty is only cosmetic women trying to mimic unrealistic porn aesthetics. But the reality is that many are functional. Some women can't wear jeans or bike comfortably because of an elongated labia minora. Dr. Rice emphasizes finding a surgeon who does these procedures regularly and understands the anatomy. Being too aggressive can damage the clitoral arousal tissue that sits right behind the labia. Recovery sounds intimidating, but while there's significant swelling that Dr. Rice calls "Frankenpussy," the area heals quickly. You'll need to elevate your hips as much as possible during the first week and use lots of ice, but it's not as horrible as you might think. We also discuss medical tourism. A good deal on plastic surgery abroad sounds appealing, but Dr. Rice explains what happens when complications arise and you're back home with no one willing to help. The US has more expensive procedures because of stringent training and regulations, but when things go wrong overseas, you can fall through the cracks. Insurance won't cover it, and finding a surgeon to fix someone else's work becomes a challenge. Dr. Rice and I talk about why representation matters in plastic surgery. Only 20% of plastic surgeons in the US are female, even t…