Labiaplasty (Labioplasty) - Radiant Rejuvenation - Seattle
Concerns
There is a normal diversity in the size, color and shape of the labia, commonly known as the “vaginal lips.” This diversity applies also to the hood over the clitoris and to the mons pubis, the fat pad and coarse skin overlying the center of the pubic bone. Women are more aware of the differences in genital appearance owing to the increase in such exposure in the public media and increased discussion regarding labiaplasty or labioplasty. Child bearing and aging can change some of the features of the external genitalia that one is born with. If the labia are enlarged or unequal in size, or conversely, shrunken and wrinkled, it may cause some women to feel deformed or abnormal, causing embarrassment and loss of self esteem. Also, in some cases, larger labia can cause local irritation, interference with sexual intercourse, and self consciousness in wearing certain clothing. Some women are also very conscious about the size or shape of their mons, which is basically a fat pad subjected to fat accumulation. Labiaplasty (labioplasty) is a cosmetic procedure that offers a solution to the concerns of women regarding the appearance of the external genitalia.
Solutions
Consultation: The concerns over the appearance and feel are often caused by the lack of information, or worse, by misinformation. A consultation with Dr. Michael Lau, an experienced pelvic plastic surgeon, can put these concerns in proper perspective, and the option for labiaplasty (labioplasty) offers a solution to address these concerns.
Surgery: Surgical solutions (labiaplasty or labioplasty) have been developed to correct the appearance of the external genitalia. Many of these procedures that Dr. Michael Lau performs are minimally invasive, thus involving an easier and shorter recovery period. Labiaplasty (labioplasty) can be performed in an office setting with local anesthetic.
Labiaplasty (labioplasty) - reduction surgery for labia minora and labia majora: The surgery to reduce the size or contour of the labia is called labiaplasty (labioplasty). It is a delicate surgery tailored to meet the woman’s perception of normal genital appearance while preserving the natural contour, texture, and color of the edge of the labia minora. There are newer surgical techniques for labiaplasty (labioplasty) developed in France and Korea to accomplish the objectives. Some of these labiaplasty (labioplasty) techniques are Wedge Resection as by Alter; Wedge Z-Plasty as by Giraldi; or Deepithelialization Reduction as by Choi. The selection of the specific technique is tailored to the individual patient’s anatomy and aesthetic objectives, leading to the optimal result.
Labia majora enhancement: Fat cells harvested by liposuction from other areas of the patient’s own body can be transferred to the labia majora to correct the shrinkage and wrinkling of the area.
Reduction of redundant clitoral hood: Usually performed in conjunction with labiaplasty (labioplasty), the redundant secondary hood over the clitoris can be reduced to give a better aesthetic effect. The primary clitoral hood is left in place to act as a protective barrier to the clitoris.
Mons pubis contouring: Liposuction contouring can be performed to reduce the fat pad over the pubic bone for women who are self conscious of the bulging appearance of that area. Dr. Michael Lau usually contours the mons pubis to match the rest of the abdomen during his lipocontouring procedure for the lower abdomen to give a smooth contour transition between the lower abdomen and pubis. This procedure can be done in conjunction with labiaplasty (labioplasty).
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