This is fortunate for the patient who has a problem with her genitalia, but doesn't know what solutions are available and was too embarrassed to ask.
There are a number of problems encountered, for which there are surgical solutions available. Whether there is a problem on not, depends upon what the patient wishes to achieve.
Unlike other areas of the body, the artistic ideal appearance of the female genital region has not been categorically defined. Although the anatomy is well illustrated in medical textbooks, variations exist which patients can find disturbing, both from the standpoint of appearance and function.
The most common deformity is excessively large labia minora, which protrude from the confines of the labial cleft. This deformity is more apparent when the woman has small labia majora, which lack fullness. The patient with large, hanging, wattle-like labia minora can develop irritation from abrasion or rubbing. They may be visible through some clothing, and can be an embarrassment. They can be unattractive without clothing, and there is the propensity for pain during sexual intercourse. The correction is commonly called "labiaplasty."
The surgeon who evaluates and treats deformities of the female genitalia must have not only an artistic aptitude, but also know precisely the right amount of tissue to be removed, and not too much. This comes from experience. The surgeon must treat these delicate tissues with the utmost care and the most meticulous techniques in order to achieve the optimal result for the patient.
Deformities of the female genitalia, which can be successfully treated utilizing specialized plastic surgical techniques, include:
- Excessive labia minora
- Lack of fullness in the labia majora
- Laxity of the labia majora
- excessive hooding of the clitoris
- Malposition of the clitoris
- Drooping of the vulva (the entire pubic mons and genital area)
If you suffer from any of these deformities, and are considering correction, we recommend you visit our website at http://www.fairbanksplasticsurgery.com/saltlakecity/utah/procedure/female-genital-surgery-labiaplasty/, and learn more about what options are available to you, and how to arrange a consultation.
