The two established labiaplasty techniques suit different anatomy and different goals. Neither is universally better — and a clinic giving everyone the same answer is following habit, not your tissue.
Trim: Reshapes the free edge directly
Wedge: Removes an internal wedge; edges rejoined
Trim: Replaced by a healed edge that matures near-invisibly
Wedge: Preserved — original colour and texture kept
Trim: Directly addressed
Wedge: Deliberately preserved — not addressed
Trim: Suits the widest range of anatomy
Wedge: Suits selected anatomy best
Trim: Finely adjustable along the whole length
Wedge: Determined by wedge size and position
Trim: Along the reshaped edge; mature to very hard to see
Wedge: Within the fold; hidden by design
Trim: The versatile default for most patients
Wedge: Elegant where the edge itself is fine
Three questions settle it at examination: Does the edge itself bother you (colour, thickness, irregularity)? — trim addresses it, wedge preserves it. What is your tissue's character — thickness, elasticity, healing profile? And what does "better" mean to you — smaller with exactly your own edge, or a neater, lighter one? Dr. Erdal performs both techniques and recommends by anatomy; when both would serve equally, you're told so, and your preference decides.
A private assessment tells you trim, wedge — or that surgery isn't needed at all.
Describe your concerns in your own words — photos are optional at this stage and always handled with strict confidentiality. Dr. Erdal personally replies with an honest opinion, a tailored plan and an all-inclusive quote, with no obligation.