ArticleAesthetic surgery journal2023
Beyond Motivations: A Qualitative Pilot Exploration of Women's Experiences Prior to Labiaplasty.
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- Surgical Management of Unilateral Labia Minora Hypertrophy: A Retrospective Clinical Study of Individualized Reduction Techniques.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Perception of aesthetic procedures applied to the vulva in the context of the medical specialty of gynecology and obstetrics.Sexual medicine · 2026Article
- The effect of labiaplasty on sexual function, body dysmorphic symptoms, body ımage, self-esteem, and life satisfaction.Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2026Article
- Women's Decision-Making for Labiaplasty: A Qualitative Analysis of Influential Factors and Psychological Experiences.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Labiaplasty in Minors: Medicalizing Mutilation?Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Did She or Didn't She? Perceptions of Operative Status of Female Genitalia.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2024Article
- The Role of Partners in Motivations for Labiaplasty and Partner Outcomes.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2024Article
- Patient Perspectives on Intimate Relationship Outcomes After Labiaplasty: A Preliminary Qualitative Analysis.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2024Article
- A Preliminary Qualitative Analysis of women's Experiences With Vaginal Fractional COAesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe demand for labiaplasty has increased rapidly over the last 10 to 15 years. Women's reasons for pursuing the procedure have been thoroughly documented in the literature, but other preoperative aspects are less well defined. These include women's expected outcomes, concerns about having the surgery, and the impacts of support from others in their personal lives as well as their treating team.
objectivesThe aim of this study was to explore women's preoperative labiaplasty experiences, particularly expectations, concerns, and interpersonal support.
methodsSemistructured interviews were completed with 15 adult women in the United States and Australia who had undergone a labia minora reduction. The women were asked about their motivations for having a labiaplasty, expected outcomes, concerns regarding surgery, and support received from family members, friends, and the treating surgeon. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically.
resultsTwo overarching themes with accompanying subthemes emerged from the analyses: (1) "motivations/influences" which included appearance concerns, physical discomfort, negative impacts on self-confidence, and negative experiences with partners and/or peers; and (2) "perceptions approaching labiaplasty procedure" where women reported concerns about recovery duration and impacts on sexual sensation as well as expectations for their postoperative vulvar appearance to be "neat," "tidy," and "natural." In addition, the women stated that they felt well supported by their surgeons prior to the procedure, but some felt too embarrassed to seek support from family members and friends.
conclusionsThese new insights into women's preoperative experiences may assist clinical teams in enhancing their support and education of women seeking labiaplasty. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4:
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