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Younger women are opting for a “designer vagina,” or a procedure known as labiaplasty. Labiaplasty, the fastest growing cosmetic surgery in the world, has rapidly grown in popularity in recent years.   Women, unsatisfied with their nether regions, are seeking plastic surgery in an effort to pursue their “ideal” body. We follow two women on their plastic surgery journey to get “designer” vaginas.   This video was originally published on Vice and is being repurposed by Refinery29.  ABOUT REFINERY29  Refinery29 is a modern woman's destination for how to live a stylish, well-rounded life. http://refinery29.com/  RELATED CONTENT Why Brazilian Butt Lifts are the Most Dangerous Cosmetic Procedure  https://youtu.be/cZan54zGp6s I Got Plastic Surgery To Look Like Meghan Markle https://youtu.be/KmVKroiVFOM I Got Surgery To Look Like A Snapchat Filter https://youtu.be/FfJ_wSowVfM  SUBSCRIBE TO REFINERY29 Subscribe to the Refinery29 channel: http://bit.ly/subscribe-to-r29 Follow Refinery29 on Instagram: https://instagram.com/refinery29/ Follow Somos on Instagram: https://instagram.com/r29somos/ Follow Unbothered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/r29unbothered/

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00:04No one gets to design their , but now you can, you know, and so why not?

00:10My name is Debbie, I'm 19, and I live in Beverly Hills, and I'm about to get a labiaplasty.

00:18The most common type of labiaplasty is for women who want to reduce the size or bulkiness of the inner

00:26labia.

00:26Hi guys, I just finished a photo shoot.

00:30Some of the pressures of being a model is consistently being perfect or being as close to perfection as you

00:37can be.

00:39Getting labiaplasty would personally fix the insecurity I have.

00:49I think social media has had a large influence.

00:52People are much more comfortable discussing issues that perhaps were sort of taboo before.

00:57I am definitely trying to make my vagina top of the line, like grade A.

01:03My name is Ali, and I am getting a designer vagina.

01:06I felt like my labias were way too long.

01:09I don't want my vagina to resemble Dumbo.

01:12We've really gone from a fuller, protruding labia to thinking that the right look of a labia should be almost

01:20non-existent to tiny.

01:26I want to feel awesome now, I want to feel powerful now, and I'm doing that.

01:32My body looks pretty good, my face is gorgeous, that's what people think, and my is not.

01:40So, it doesn't match, you know, it doesn't go hand in hand.

01:52It's not about you, sweetie, it's not about you.

01:55It's about mommy's toys, I know.

01:56Oh, I know, you're so fat.

01:58So, this is my drawer full of toys.

02:03I know you like this one, so you're not going to get that.

02:06Yeah, I know.

02:08This is the one that she broke, and I had to order another one.

02:11For me, two things stood out.

02:13I said, okay, when I bend down, if something's hanging, I don't want to feel like I have a dick.

02:18Like a little, mini dick.

02:21And then the second thing was, when I wear a bathing suit, is it going to be smooth?

02:25Like, I don't like that clumpy look and stuff like that.

02:29I mean, the majority of this, I ordered maybe like a few months ago.

02:33I love toys, and I'm not ashamed whatsoever.

02:36As long as my kids don't find it, because then I'm lying.

02:38I'm straight lying to them, oh, honey, it's a screwdriver.

02:42So, after I got a divorce, one of the things I thought about was the issues that I have in

02:48my life.

02:49And one of them was my vagina.

02:50How come, you know, I get my hair done?

02:52How come we do all this stuff, but I never really focused on her?

02:56I was like, okay, what can, what can we do to make her top of the line?

03:07Let's go.

03:07Because, I'm lying.

03:13Right that way, they can see, really.

03:16Alright, here, let's do it.

03:18Primarily, a lot of what I do is half-naked.

03:24On social media, I post a lot of bikini shots,

03:30lingerie shots, implied nudes.

03:33I'm constantly worried that something is popping out

03:36or if something is showing or if it looks weird

03:40or if it's dark in the area or stuff like that.

03:45There's a photo on my Instagram of me wearing a NASA shirt

03:48and I have my hand right here

03:50because I don't want anyone to see

03:52and I don't want to worry about it because it is an insecurity.

03:54I'm going to feel a lot more confident after surgery.

04:03A labiaplasty is normally around $6,000 to $8,000.

04:06It's something that I've wanted to change about myself

04:09for some time now, probably since I was 12.

04:15I can't wait, so.

04:19Perfect.

04:20Aw.

04:32I'm going to take my sunglasses off.

04:34Yeah, I fucking, like, I wear my sunglasses at night.

04:38It's fucking glaring, glaring out here.

04:44There was one time, like, last year that I can think of

04:47where I was, you know, hooking up with someone and...

04:51He said something?

04:51Yeah, well, it kind of, it was, it was really rude and off-putting.

04:56Um, he, like, you know, grabbed, like, my inner liver.

04:59He was like, what's that?

05:00Like, what is this?

05:01And I was like, um, it's my vagina.

05:03Did you grab his penis and say the same thing?

05:05Like, what's this?

05:06I should have, I should have, because it wasn't that great.

05:09I still feel like every should be celebrated, like, regardless.

05:13But I think because of, like, the way that the porn industry

05:17has portrayed, like, women's vaginas, it's like,

05:20oh, we need to, like, look a certain way or, like...

05:23You actually said something before how you were hanging around

05:26a lot of women who are supportive.

05:27Yeah.

05:28And, like, that don't shoot you down, you know what I mean?

05:30And, like, who are, like, not jealous,

05:32but are more, like, celebratory of, like, what you're doing.

05:36I grew up with pretty much all girls.

05:39Yeah, your sisters.

05:40Three older sisters.

05:42A mom and a dad who wasn't really there a lot.

05:46Yeah.

05:46In my early years, they would pick at my body.

05:49Oh, you know, you're flat, you know, you're this, you're that.

05:52And I was only, like, what, 13?

05:53Yeah, and that stuff really sticks with you.

05:55I mean, those are, like, your formative years.

05:57You know, maybe, regardless of that, I still would have gotten the surgery

06:00and made the decision to.

06:05Come on.

06:12Oh, oh, that baby.

06:16I was extremely unhappy,

06:18so I wanted to literally change everything.

06:23As a child growing up, you know, I was put in positions with men that were a lot older than

06:32me.

06:32So I never really loved my body to begin with at such an early age,

06:38because I would look at it and I would feel grossed out.

06:40I would look at it and think, oh, that's, it's disgusting, because he touched me here.

06:45I never wanted to really face myself, and I think by looking at myself, I was facing what happened.

06:52Therapy helped me explain maybe why certain things happened or why I was feeling like that,

06:58but it never changed the outcome.

06:59So I was like, okay, what can?

07:02It's a very powerful feeling to really take your life and take charge of it.

07:17You brought word search?

07:19Well, while I'm sitting there, it's something to do.

07:23Do you think they'll let you hold my hand while I'm getting it done?

07:27I have to go in there with you?

07:29God forbid.

07:31I didn't know.

07:32No, I don't know if you can.

07:34I was just wondering if you could hold my hand.

07:36Yes.

07:37Yes.

07:37That you'll do.

07:39Yes.

07:39So cuddling you won't do.

07:42Nope.

07:46Do you think I'm crazy for doing this?

07:49Do I think you're crazy for doing this, or do I think you're crazy?

07:52No, no, I know I'm fucking crazy.

07:53Okay.

07:54Do you think I'm crazy for getting labiaplasty done?

07:58So the labia thing to me at this age is not a big deal.

08:02For somebody else, for you at your age, you do what you're gonna, you know what I mean?

08:12Hi, Allison.

08:13Hi, mom.

08:14Can mommy come with me or no?

08:16If you're comfortable with that, sure.

08:17Because she wants to hold my hand.

08:18I know that sounds stupid.

08:19I know.

08:19She wants to hold her hand.

08:22Clarify that, please.

08:23Okay, right.

08:23She doesn't want to hold mine, though.

08:25So the stitches are gonna come out seven to ten days later.

08:28Just leave it alone.

08:29And then what you're gonna do is you're gonna avoid certain things.

08:32There is no exercise.

08:33So you can't exercise anything that rubs together, rubs the legs together, rubs, you know, the

08:38levis together.

08:39You just cannot do.

08:40Because it's like having a sore, a cut, and then you're constantly doing this.

08:44You just can't heal.

08:44It's just not gonna happen.

08:46So just avoid that.

08:47You cannot have sex for four weeks.

08:50If someone tried to do that, not a good idea.

08:52How did that turn out for them?

08:53Not so well.

08:54Okay.

08:54They came back here again.

08:55Yeah.

08:56So don't do that.

08:57Oh, no shame.

08:57How long should I have your bed rest for?

09:00Well...

09:00I'm trying to milk it.

09:02So let's add some dates.

09:04Mom, help.

09:05Mom?

09:06There's no cooking.

09:07I said that.

09:08No vacuuming.

09:08Definitely no laundry.

09:11Doctors are not gonna lie, Mom.

09:14I love you, Mom.

09:15Babe.

09:16Love you, too.

09:17I'll try.

09:17Yeah, okay.

09:18I can't promise anything.

09:19I love you, Mom.

09:20I'm right here.

09:21I love you.

09:31Wow, I can't feel that.

09:34That's good.

09:35That's so weird.

09:36I'm gonna take your bottom off, okay?

09:38Okay.

09:40Holy crap.

09:41So while that's working, I'm gonna set everything up.

09:44Okay.

09:45And then we'll get started, okay?

09:46Okay.

10:01Does she look different?

10:03As in my vagina.

10:07You're funny.

10:11Girly girl, you're officially done.

10:14Yeah?

10:15Yes.

10:15Yay!

10:16And you're right, it did not hurt.

10:18It tickled.

10:19With the quarterization, that tickled a little.

10:20I'm not gonna lie.

10:28Okay.

10:29Okay.

10:29Give me your hand.

10:30One, two, and three.

10:32I'm just gonna hop up.

10:33There you go.

10:34Sit there for a second.

10:35Okay.

10:36There you go.

10:38Perfect.

10:39Now just make sure you're not putting pressure.

10:49I have a guest for you.

10:51Hi, Mom.

10:52Hi.

10:54Why used to do our...

10:56Good, good.

10:56You're gonna make me cry.

10:58Why?

10:58I don't know.

10:59Because you do that.

11:00I fall, like, out of it?

11:02No.

11:02They gave you nothing?

11:04Yeah, no.

11:04They just numb, um...

11:05And you're still gonna cry?

11:07And you're not under the influence of anything?

11:08Yeah, it's so stupid.

11:10I know.

11:11I don't know why.

11:12But you do that to me.

11:30Priyanka?

11:31Yeah.

11:31Come on back.

11:32Let's go.

11:33You can follow me.

11:34Are you nervous?

11:36No.

11:36I'm excited.

11:37No?

11:37Really?

11:37Yeah.

11:40So have a seat.

11:41I just wanna go over, before we get into the labioplasty procedure, I just wanna go over

11:44questions, like, frequently asked.

11:46Make sure you're comfortable, and then we'll go over, like, preoperatively what to expect,

11:51and then what's gonna happen afterwards, which is the big unknown, right?

11:54Yeah.

11:54Okay.

11:55And as far as complications from the surgery, they're minor, but still, you know, any surgery

12:01is complications of scarring.

12:03Bleeding is probably the number one complication.

12:05It's very rare.

12:07Could there be a chance of loss of sensation?

12:09I always get asked that.

12:12Usually, there is no change in sensation.

12:14The only time you maybe take a risk on sensation loss is if you're doing clitoral hood reductions.

12:21You know, that's why I also like that natural look, because we're still leaving some labia

12:25behind, which minimizes post-op pain long-term.

12:29Perfect.

12:29And we'll start the numbing process, and we'll take it from there.

12:32Does it hurt when I'm getting the needle in my .

12:36So, you know, to be honest with you, it's definitely a pinch, but it's super fast.

12:42Okay.

12:42And then we leave you alone, and after a few minutes, you'll be completely numb, and it's over.

12:47Oh, you're perfect.

12:47I can deal with that, yeah.

12:48Okay?

12:48All right.

12:48Okay.

12:49Okay.

12:49Very good.

12:52All right.

12:54I'm going to get up here, okay?

12:55Okay.

12:58Okay.

12:59So, then we're going to go ahead and position you now.

13:01One more time.

13:02Okay.

13:06Oh, my God.

13:09I'm literally only nervous about the needle.

13:12Nothing else.

13:13Like, it's only a fucking needle, you know?

13:15All right.

13:18So, the next part is the not-so-fun part, okay?

13:21It's okay.

13:22Just don't tell me when you're going to do it.

13:24It's okay.

13:26Take a deep breath, and cough.

13:32And that was it.

13:35You still alive?

13:36Mm-hmm.

13:37Okay, you're doing amazing.

13:40Yep, I told you the first one was the worst.

13:43So, the little laser makes some noise, okay?

13:46Very normal.

13:47You're sure I won't feel anything?

13:48Yep.

13:49Ooh.

13:53And you're doing really well, okay?

13:55Okay.

14:01Terrific.

14:12It's going to be a little bit smoky.

14:14Okay.

14:15So, just bear with me.

14:22You may feel some warmth as I'm doing this, okay?

14:25If it gets too hot, just say, stop it.

14:29Okay.

14:39Priyanka, I'm proud to tell you that you are done.

14:44Really?

14:46Whew.

14:47You did it.

14:49Yay.

14:52Slowly.

14:54Just sit here for a little bit.

14:55Okay.

14:56Make sure you're not sleepy, you're not dizzy.

14:58Okay.

14:59I feel good.

15:00Yeah?

15:01Okay.

15:02So, no rush.

15:04Okay.

15:05Sure.

15:05Okay.

15:07We'll give you some crackers and some juice.

15:09Okay.

15:13I'm so scared.

15:16Oh, jeez.

15:19Wow.

15:24Wow.

15:28I like it.

15:31I mean, there's...

15:33Wow.

15:34Aw.

15:36I have a new designer.

15:41I feel 100% happier.

15:44Definitely.

15:45I'm getting a hold of my life.

15:46And it's a very, very powerful, powerful moment.

15:50And I feel like no matter what you want to do, just go do it.

15:54I didn't like my vagina to begin with.

15:56But now, since I've gotten these procedures done,

15:59you come in the bedroom, the light's on, my legs are spread,

16:02just spread eagle.

16:03Like, welcome home.

16:05Can't change the past, but I can change the future.

16:09And, oh, I fucking did it, all right.

16:18Everyone has insecurities regardless.

16:20You know, no one's perfect.

16:23If I have an obstacle in front of me that I can fix personally,

16:27then I'm going to do it.

16:29If you're already, you know, really beautiful,

16:31then why not, you know, take it an extra step

16:35and polish the diamond.

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