Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery and especially labiaplasty (surgery of the labia minora and/or the labia majora) has become increasingly common in women. Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons confirm a more than 600% increase in less than a decade, rising from 2142 cases in 2011 to 12,903 in 2019.
With the popularity of genital depilation, Internet access to genital visualisation and media attention to the problem, there has been a new definition of what is considered normal appearance of genitalia. This has raised concerns amongst women and has been matched by an increase in information about the surgical methods and the increasing numbers of Plastic Surgeons trained in these procedures, making the surgery available widely.
Labioplasty
Surgery to reduce or reshape the labia minora and/or the labia majora is done to ease problems in function or appearance of these structures.
Discomfort and embarrassment
Discomfort and embarrassment with the size and shape of the labia can be noted during exercise, intercourse, sporting activities such as yoga, Pilates, cycling and horse riding swimwear and tight-fitting clothes (Leisure clothing)
Aesthetic reasons
To look better in the above activities and clothes due to the labia being large, long, misshapen or asymmetrical.
Surgery of the labia minora
Most surgery is usually to reduce the size of the labia minora or to correct asymmetry. While there are various techniques for the surgery, the wedge reduction procedure usually gives an excellent outcome.
Surgery of the labia majora
Depending on the problem, this may involve reduction of an excessively large labia majora or volume augmentation, usually with fat grafting, to improve the appearance of a thinned-out labia majora.
The outcome
A good outcome provides a great boost of self-confidence in a patient who has a genuine problem.
Before And After Results
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