Motivations, Expectations, and Experiences of Labiaplasty: A Qualitative Study: Table 1.

Sharp, Gemma; Mattiske, Julie; Vale, Kirsten

doi:10.1093/asj/sjw014

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“…Studies have shown that the media is the driving force of the increasing demand for labiaplasty [22][23][24]. In a recent study, the importance of internet images in the decision of women who underwent labiaplasty was emphasized [25]. Women who experience symptoms often search digital media to find information promoting them to seek genital procedures [26].…”

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Evaluation of satisfaction level of women with labiaplasty

Erdoğan¹

2021

Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol.

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Background:The aim of our study is to evaluate the satisfaction levels of women who have undergone labiaplasty procedure for various indications in our center. Methods: A total of 100 women aged 17-52 years who underwent labiaplasty procedure with various indications between 2019 and 2020 in our center, were included in our study. First of all, detailed medical histories of women who will undergo labiaplasty were obtained. The satisfaction of the women included in the study with the labiaplasty procedure was measured using the FSFI both before and after the intervention. Results: When the FSFI of the women participating in the study were evaluated before and after the intervention, the average score of ''Sexual Desire'' was 4.27 ± 1.360 before the intervention, this rate increased to 8.08 ± 1.710 after the intervention. While the mean ''Sexual Arousal'' score before the intervention was 14.35 ± 4.250, this average was found to be 24.92 ± 5.920 after the intervention. While the mean score of the ''Orgasm'' subfield was determined as 6.49 ± 2.050 before the intervention, this score was found to be 12.37 ± 3.080 after the intervention. Patient satisfaction was determined as 100%. Conclusion: The number of labiaplasty procedures performed worldwide is increasing day by day. As the results and complications of these procedures and patient satisfaction increase, the demand for labiaplasty will increase even more. There is an urgent need for publications on this subject in the literature.

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Evaluation of satisfaction level of women with labiaplasty

Erdoğan¹

2021

Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol.

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“…21–24 Although some qualitative studies have assessed the psychological factors and processes that drive subjects to change their bodies through cosmetic surgery, these have all been limited to a single type of surgery. 25–29 Our aim was thus to link all the shared invariable factors reported by patients in order to identify a descriptive model of motivations that could be applied to all types of cosmetic surgery, and to pinpoint new keys to understanding the desire for cosmetic surgery. We consider that methods of qualitative analysis constitute an important means of avoiding the “psychopathology-based” approach, which cannot fully take human complexity into account, yet nonetheless remains prevalent today.…”

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A qualitative study of life events and psychological needs underlying the decision to have cosmetic surgery

Locatelli

Boccara

Runz

et al. 2017

Int J Psychiatry Med

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Objective A thorough psychological assessment of patients requesting cosmetic surgery can help to protect them from the risk of postoperative dissatisfaction and the onset and/or aggravation of psychiatric disorders. This study seeks to shed more light on why people desire cosmetic surgery and thus help surgeons, psychiatrists, and psychologists to conduct assessments before surgery. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted with 35 subjects who requested cosmetic surgery. The interviews were recorded and transcribed and then analyzed qualitatively with Grounded Theory. Themes and categories were identified and compared in logical order, to build a consistent theoretical model. Results In each interview, we identified one or more recent events that the subjects considered to be contributing factors in their decisions to have cosmetic surgery. We observed that 33 of 35 patients said they sought cosmetic surgery at a time when they were experiencing, or had just experienced, one or more major changes in their bodies or their relationships. Recent life events triggered or strengthened specific psychological needs in the subjects: to cope with the past and with change, attain a consistent identity, find or regain a positive self-image, alter others' perceptions, define themselves in relation to others, or please themselves or others. Patients said that they chose plastic surgery to fulfill one or more of these needs. Conclusions This study identifies the role of recent events in inciting individuals to resort to cosmetic surgery. This factor provides new perspectives for surgeons to understand those patients and opens new avenues for research.

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“…The rise of labiaplasty signals the pathologising of genital diversity with its cultural emphasis on genital appearance as important for women's well-being and sexual function. 12,22 Both labiaplasty and female genital mutilation (FGM) are based around cultural expectations on the appearance and function of female genitalia and the acceptability of surgically modifying women's anatomy to fit these ideals. While FGM rates are falling, labiaplasty procedures are on the contrasting trajectory.…”

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