Techniques for Labia Minora Reduction: An Algorithmic Approach

Ellsworth, Warren A.; Rizvi, Mort; Lypka, Michael; Gaon, Mark; Smith, Bruce H.; Cohen, Benjamin E.; Dinh, Tue A.

doi:10.1007/s00266-009-9454-5

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“…Each has its own advantages and drawbacks. Ellsworth et al [18] reported that the three different labia minora reduction techniques were useful and effective, though he specifically recommended the edge excision technique for large labia minora patients.…”

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Clinical effectiveness of labia minora reduction surgery

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Jo²,

Jo³

2017

J Cosmet Med

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Background:The demand for labia minora reduction operation has been increasing nowadays but there have been some questions about the safety and effectiveness of labioplasty surgery.Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and satisfaction among patients who have undergone labia minora reduction surgery. Methods:Patients who had undergone labia minora reduction from January 2015 to December 2015 were reviewed. The procedure applied in this study was edge excision technique.Results: Eighty-four patients underwent labia minora reduction surgery. Of these, 41 patients (48.8%) underwent labia minora reduction surgery in combination with other procedures. All of the patients were satisfied with the outcome of the edge resection surgery. The main operative indications were regarding labial appearance and functional discomfort. Of these, one patient (1.2%) experienced the complication of postoperative bleeding, which was recovered without any additional treatment. There were no serious complications requiring reoperation. Conclusion:Labiaplasty using an edge excision technique is an effective and safe operation, has a low complication rate, and makes patients satisfied with the outcome of the labiaplasty.

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Clinical effectiveness of labia minora reduction surgery

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Jo²,

Jo³

2017

J Cosmet Med

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“…Fourteen studies reported on the proportion of patients undergoing surgery for medical/functional reasons. (6,7,11,12,15,17,28,31,32,56,57,59,61) In these 14 studies, representing 1793 patients, the proportion of patients reporting a functional/medical reason for seeking surgery ranged from 27% to 100%. In the ten studies reporting the number of patients indicating aesthetic dissatisfaction as a reason for undergoing labioplasty, the proportions ranged from 13% to 100%.…”

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“…The most common functional reasons were interference/pain with sexual intercourse (56,72) , poor hygiene/chronic infection, (28,31,56) discomfort in clothing and/or whilst exercising. (7,11,15,73) Psychosocial factors were embarrassment, anxiety and a loss of self-esteem.…”

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“…embarrassment, decreased self-esteem, decreased selfconfidence); and  aesthetic dissatisfaction. (16,56) However, there appears to be no standard methods for assessing these factors, and wide variation in clinical cut-points for defining enlargement of the labia minora.…”

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confidence: 99%

“… functional anatomical discomfort and pain (12,56,70) (e.g. superficial dyspareunia, pain and/or discomfort during exercise and whilst wearing tight clothing);  psychosocial factors (14) (e.g.…”

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Techniques for Labia Minora Reduction: An Algorithmic Approach

Abstract: The authors found all three techniques for labia minora reduction to be useful in different clinical situations. A novel algorithm is described for matching the optimal surgical technique for each patient based on her degree of hypertrophy and aesthetic goals.

Cited by 81 publications

References 9 publications

Clinical effectiveness of labia minora reduction surgery

Clinical effectiveness of labia minora reduction surgery

Vulvoplasty in New South Wales, 2001–2013: a population‐based record linkage study

Elements of morphology: Standard terminology for the external genitalia

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