Controversies in Female Genital Cosmetic Surgeries

Gabriela E. Halder; Cheryl B. Iglesia; Rebecca G. Rogers

doi:10.1097/GRF.0000000000000519

Controversies in Female Genital Cosmetic Surgeries

Gabriela E. Halder, Cheryl B. Iglesia, Rebecca G. Rogers

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Abstract

Female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) aims to alter the structure and appearance of female genitalia to attain the desired shape, size or look, or to decrease labial interference during intercourse, relieve pain and discomfort with clothing and exercise or decrease vaginal caliber and laxity. In the last 5 years, the number of labiaplasty surgeries performed in the United States rose by 53%. Despite the increasing popularity of FGCS, several divergent opinions regarding the ethics, safety, and efficacy of these procedures exist. Here we provide a brief overview of the terminology and techniques for FGCS and summarize current controversies.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	277-288
Number of pages	12
Journal	Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume	63
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/GRF.0000000000000519
State	Published - Jun 1 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

cosmetic gynecology
ethics
labiaplasty
laser
radiofrequency

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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