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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 12/2013

01-12-2013 | Review Article

Female genital cosmetic surgery: a review of techniques and outcomes

Authors: Cheryl B. Iglesia, Ladin Yurteri-Kaplan, Red Alinsod

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 12/2013

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Abstract

The aesthetic and functional procedures that comprise female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) include traditional vaginal prolapse procedures as well as cosmetic vulvar and labial procedures. The line between cosmetic and medically indicated surgical procedures is blurred, and today many operations are performed for both purposes. The contributions of gynecologists and reconstructive pelvic surgeons are crucial in this debate. Aesthetic vaginal surgeons may unintentionally blur legitimate female pelvic floor disorders with other aesthetic conditions. In the absence of quality outcome data, the value of FGCS in improving sexual function remains uncertain. Women seeking FGCS need to be educated about the range and variation of labia widths and genital appearance, and should be evaluated for true pelvic support disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Women seeking FGCS should also be screened for psychological conditions and should act autonomously without coercion from partners or surgeons with proprietary conflicts of interest.
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Metadata
Title
Female genital cosmetic surgery: a review of techniques and outcomes
Authors
Cheryl B. Iglesia
Ladin Yurteri-Kaplan
Red Alinsod
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 12/2013
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-013-2117-8

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