Labiaplasty

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Radiofrequency is an effective and safe method for both pelvic floor restoration and nonsurgical labiaplasty. Bipolar radiofrequency with temperature control is more effective than monopolar radiofrequency for volumetric heating of vulvovaginal tissue. Combination of electrical muscle stimulation and radiofrequency can provide combined nonsurgical restoration of the vulvovaginal tissues.

The two base techniques for labiaplasty surgery are the linear excision and the wedge excision. The modification of using radiofrequency in a curvilinear manner is exceptionally precise, safe, and can produce exceptionally beautiful results based on surgical skill and experience. We recommend using this curvilinear technique as the core skill to learn as a labial surgeon both for ease and safety. Presented are the steps to achieve safe and consistent results no matter the anatomy. The method to reduce the lateral clitoral hood to help balance the appearance of the vulvar structures is also presented...

The central wedge labiaplasty removes a "V" or a pie-slice piece of the most protuberant portion of the labium to make it smaller. The anterior and posterior edges of the labium are reapproximated to preserve the normal labial edge and anatomy with minimal scarring. The lateral or medial-lateral clitoral hood can be reduced at the same time. The complication rate is very low if done using meticulous technique, thus avoiding the problems with alternative labiaplasty methods. The patient satisfaction level is well over 90%...

Consultation for female esthetic genital concerns is unique in that the topic is shrouded in secrecy. Few opportunities exist for the improvement of female sexual health and well-being when compared with male counterparts. Women concerned with the appearance of their genitalia seek help with improving their confidence and reducing mental and physical discomfort attributed to large labia minora. Validated questionnaires given to patients beforehand, a detailed sexual history, and a comprehensive vulvar examination help define the esthetic and functional issues...

From the viewpoint of a Cosmetic Gynecologist, the author takes the reader on a journey through the "early days" of female genital esthetics including evolution of techniques, ethical issues, and a frank discssion of appropriate practitioner training.

Women with labial hypertrophy may opt for labiaplasty. The aim of the study was to analyze the complications, long-term follow-up of clinical outcomes and satisfaction in this population over the past 10 years.All women who underwent labiaplasty with or without clitoral hood reduction at our center between January 2008 and August 2020 were retrospectively identified. Retrospective study was conducted, recording follow-up outcomes, motivations, techniques, postoperative complications, reasons requiring reoperation, and surgical satisfaction concerned different clinical characteristics...

Introduction Female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) is a trending topic in the field of gynecology practice. It is defined as any genital procedure that is not medically indicated but is designed to improve the appearance of the genitals. With the increasing demand for FGCS, little is known about the attitudes of physicians, especially gynecologists, toward FGCS. The study objective is to assess physicians' attitudes towards female genital cosmetic surgeries in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional survey was done among physicians in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia...

BACKGROUND: Vaginoplasty is the most frequent genital gender-affirming surgery. Although both functional and aesthetic outcomes after transfeminine vaginoplasty have improved over the years, cosmetic revision surgeries demand after transfeminine vaginoplasty appears to be increasing and requires updated knowledge. METHODS: All patients who underwent vulvar cosmetic revision surgeries at our institution following transfeminine vaginoplasty from January 2014 to April  2022 were studied...

BACKGROUND: The considerable increase in labiaplasty requires plastic surgeons to be acquainted with the surgical techniques, their respective complications, and satisfaction rates. The authors conducted a systematic review of the available evidence on labia minoraplasty, looking at surgical techniques, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction. METHODS: A comprehensive search across PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and CochraneCENTRAL was performed through October of 2020...

The objective of this analysis was to provide national estimates of rates and patterns of labiaplasty performance among all payers in the ambulatory surgery setting. We used the Nationwide Ambulatory Surgery Sample database from 2016 to 2019 and estimated the annual rate of labiaplasty in the United States, along with the demographic characteristics of patients undergoing the procedure and characteristics of the facilities where the procedure was performed. The highest rate of cases was observed among adolescent and young women in the United States, with nearly 20% of all cases being performed in girls younger than age 18 years...

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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: The current terminology used to describe cosmetic gynecologic procedures includes many nondescriptive, trademarked, or informal names, which contributes to substantial ambiguity about their aims and specific techniques. The development of clear, uniform descriptive terminology for cosmetic gynecology is needed for patients, researchers, and practitioners across multiple specialties. METHODS: This document was developed from a collaboration of selected members from the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) and the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)...

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Up to one-third of patients are reported to undergo secondary surgical revision to address functional and aesthetic concerns after penile inversion vaginoplasty. The most commonly performed revisions are posterior introital web release, clitoroplasty, labiaplasty, and urethroplasty. To illustrate effective strategies for each of these revisions, this Video Plus article reviews the case of a 32-year-old transgender woman undergoing revision surgery to correct functionally limiting posterior introital webbing and to improve clitoral and labial appearance...

Objective: This study aimed to compare women's body image, sexual function and satisfaction before and after gynecologic cosmetic surgery. The study also aimed to assess women husband's sexual satisfaction. Materials and methods: This was a pretest-posttest study. A sample of 50 women attending the pelvic floor clinic of Tehran University of Medical Sciences for gynecologic cosmetic surgery was entered into the study. Surgeries included labiaplasty, clitoral hoodectomy, vaginoplasty, vaginal rejuvenation, anterior and posterior colporrhaphy, perineoplasty, and perineorrhaphy...

Various data sources have identified labiaplasty or nymphoplasty, aimed at the reduction of the labia minora, as an aesthetic intervention in high demand by Brazilian women and adolescents, with Brazil as the world's leading country in the performance of this surgery. This essay discusses how and by whom the dissemination of this image is promoted and produced, with the increase in demand and in the number of surgeries performed. The study is based on an analysis of scientific journals, press stories, and other documents...

Aesthetic gynecologic surgery is gaining popularity among women and physicians. Aesthetic genital surgery for women encompasses both minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. Cosmetic genital procedures for women described in this article include perineoplasty, vaginoplasty, vaginal rejuvenation, labiaplasty, G-spot enlargement, Bartholin gland surgery, clitoral hoodoplasty, clitroplasty, hymenoplasty, and mons pubis plastic surgery. Based on a review of the literature for each procedure, the article discusses procedural methods and techniques, indications for implementation, potential consequences and side effects of the procedure, nursing implications, patients' motives for undergoing the procedure, and positions of scientific institutions relative to the procedure...

BACKGROUND: Studies evaluating cosmetic gynecological interventions have followed variable methodology and reported a diversity of outcomes. Such variations limit the comparability of studies and the value of research-based evidence. The development of core outcome sets (COS) and core outcome measures sets (COMS) would help address these issues, ensuring a minimum of outcomes important to all stakeholders, primarily women requesting or having experienced cosmetic gynecological interventions...

Cosmetic surgery is defined as any procedure involving a change in the appearance or aesthetics of a normal anatomy where there are no congenital or acquired pathologies. The procedures that can be included under female cosmetic genital surgery are the following: reduction labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, hymenoplasty, "G-Spot amplification", and miscellaneous. Those who support these procedures could argue that women undergo such procedures as a matter of choice, whereas those opposed could argue that this choice is made because of society's fascination with physical appearance and feeling young...