Female genital cosmetic surgery: a review of techniques and outcomes. [Review]

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Citation: International Urogynecology Journal. 24(12):1997-2009, 2013 Dec.PMID: 23695382Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Obstetrics and Gynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Cosmetic Techniques | *Perineum/su [Surgery] | *Vagina/su [Surgery] | *Vulva/su [Surgery] | Body Image/px [Psychology] | Cosmetic Techniques/px [Psychology] | Female | Humans | Postoperative Complications | Rejuvenation/px [Psychology] | Sexuality/px [Psychology]Local holdings: Available online through MWHC library: 2010 - presentISSN:
  • 0937-3462
Name of journal: International urogynecology journalAbstract: The aesthetic and functional procedures that comprise female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) include traditional vaginal prolapse procedures as well as cosmetic vulvar and labial procedures. The line between cosmetic and medically indicated surgical procedures is blurred, and today many operations are performed for both purposes. The contributions of gynecologists and reconstructive pelvic surgeons are crucial in this debate. Aesthetic vaginal surgeons may unintentionally blur legitimate female pelvic floor disorders with other aesthetic conditions. In the absence of quality outcome data, the value of FGCS in improving sexual function remains uncertain. Women seeking FGCS need to be educated about the range and variation of labia widths and genital appearance, and should be evaluated for true pelvic support disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Women seeking FGCS should also be screened for psychological conditions and should act autonomously without coercion from partners or surgeons with proprietary conflicts of interest.All authors: Alinsod R, Iglesia CB, Yurteri-Kaplan LDigital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2014-08-21
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The aesthetic and functional procedures that comprise female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) include traditional vaginal prolapse procedures as well as cosmetic vulvar and labial procedures. The line between cosmetic and medically indicated surgical procedures is blurred, and today many operations are performed for both purposes. The contributions of gynecologists and reconstructive pelvic surgeons are crucial in this debate. Aesthetic vaginal surgeons may unintentionally blur legitimate female pelvic floor disorders with other aesthetic conditions. In the absence of quality outcome data, the value of FGCS in improving sexual function remains uncertain. Women seeking FGCS need to be educated about the range and variation of labia widths and genital appearance, and should be evaluated for true pelvic support disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Women seeking FGCS should also be screened for psychological conditions and should act autonomously without coercion from partners or surgeons with proprietary conflicts of interest.

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