Posterior wedge resection: a more aesthetic labiaplasty

Hypertrophy of the labia minora is of concern to a subset of adolescents and adult women. The posterior wedge resection is a new labiaplasty technique with an anatomic approach to yield the optimal aesthetic outcome and yet continue the functional achievement of prior techniques. The authors describ...

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Published inAesthetic surgery journal Vol. 33; no. 6; p. 847
Main Authors Kelishadi, Shahrooz Sean, Elston, Joshua Brandon, Rao, Arun Jay, Tutela, John Paul, Mizuguchi, Nana N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.08.2013
Subjects
Adult
Body Image
Esthetics
Female
Humans
Hypertrophy
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Retrospective Studies
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Vulva - pathology
Vulva - surgery
Young Adult
labiaplasty
posterior wedge resection
body contouring
labia minora
hypertrophy
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Summary:Hypertrophy of the labia minora is of concern to a subset of adolescents and adult women. The posterior wedge resection is a new labiaplasty technique with an anatomic approach to yield the optimal aesthetic outcome and yet continue the functional achievement of prior techniques. The authors describe the results of their posterior wedge resection technique in a retrospective series of patients. A retrospective chart review was performed of 22 consecutive patients who underwent posterior wedge resection labiaplasty between February 2009 and February 2012. Complications and aesthetic outcomes were reviewed. The average age of the patients in this study was 35 years (median, 33 years). Follow-up ranged from 2 weeks to 1.5 years. Two minor complications occurred without further sequelae. At follow-up, none of the patients reported any paresthesias, pain, or problems with penetrating vaginal intercourse. An increasing number of labiaplasties are being performed for aesthetic and functional concerns. The posterior wedge resection enables the surgeon to perform labiaplasty easily, safely, and effectively, ensuring symmetry and maintenance of the natural pigment, color, and texture of the defining free edge of the labia minora.
ISSN:1527-330X
DOI:10.1177/1090820X13494755