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Current Sexual Health Reports
Published in: Current Sexual Health Reports 1/2019

01-03-2019 | Labioplasty | Male and Female Surgical Interventions (A Burnett and C Carson, Section Editors)

Female Cosmetic Genital Reconstruction: a Review of Current Trends, Treatments, and Techniques

Authors: Christopher Gonzales-Alabastro, Karyn S. Eilber, Jennifer T. Anger, Jennifer R. Berman

Published in: Current Sexual Health Reports | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

To examine the peer-reviewed publications on the topic of female cosmetic genital surgery (FCGS) and discuss recent trends, the factors motivating patients to request these procedures, and the controversy surrounding them.

Recent Findings

In studies with the primary goal being esthetic improvement (e.g., labiaplasty), post-operative satisfaction rates are generally high. When procedure outcomes are focused more on functional aspects, such as enhancement of sexual function and response, statistically significant improvements are also reported after treatment. Complication rates vary across treatment sites and operating physicians.

Summary

While FCGS procedures continue to rise, great variation still exists across patient-centered outcomes, treatment modalities offered, and quality of published studies examining outcomes. Small sample sizes and lack of standardization across study centers make scientifically validating existing data challenging. Consensus across disciplines pertaining to standardization of procedures and outcomes is necessary to optimize patient satisfaction, care, and safety.
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Metadata
Title
Female Cosmetic Genital Reconstruction: a Review of Current Trends, Treatments, and Techniques
Authors
Christopher Gonzales-Alabastro
Karyn S. Eilber
Jennifer T. Anger
Jennifer R. Berman
Publication date
01-03-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Sexual Health Reports / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1548-3584
Electronic ISSN: 1548-3592
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-019-00191-1

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