Labiaplasty Pictures

Interesting before and after photos.

http://www.locateadoc.com/pictures/cosmetic-surgery/labiaplasty.html

Strictly my personal preference, the labia is one of a woman's most beautiful features and no two are alike so it would be hard to define the perfect one. While I appreciate that in some very extreme circumstances it may be uncomfortable to wear tight jeans and personal hygiene may be difficult, I suggest the $3500 average procedure would be better spent on another procedure such as a minor tummy tuck.

$3500 will not even touch a tummy tuck. If labiaplasty will improve a lady's self-image, I say go for it. Some of the work I see on the web, though looks very "fake" to me. The best work I've seen has been done by Dr. Pam Loftis and by a cutter friend of mine. His work is as good as it gets and no you can't have his name because I don't know his real name.

Speed

$3500 will not even touch a tummy tuck.

Would it pay for a few years membership at a health club or gym instead?

Good pictures. Essentially, it is up to the women whether she wants to change her body or not. I do know, that sometimes a large labia can be seen even when covered, so that is one reason for the procedure.

DrJ58 said,

$3500 will not even touch a tummy tuck.

Would it pay for a few years membership at a health club or gym instead?

Please pardon me if I've misinterpreted this comment, but it came across to me as very nasty.

Some women who've had children can work out four hours a day every day and not loose the excess skin that resulted from the pregnancy. A couple of gfs (both very fit) have needed this procedure. It wasn't because they were lazy or fat.

Jackie

No Jackie, it was not intended to be nasty, and I don't think you have misinterpreted either. Of course if the root cause is not dealt with first, the remediation will be in vain. If as you say, a girl has worked towards fitness resulting in excess skin which has stretched as a result of pregnancy or other causes, a tummy tuck will certainly restore her youthful appearance. But if the objective is to sit on your butt and expect that liposuction and tummy tucks will solve all problems, a program to improve not only physical but cardiac fitness will provide a far better return on investment. In the right context cosmetic surgery can work wonders, it's not the answer to every situation however. I will always advocate a less aggressive approach first if possible, before suggesting surgery.

Each to their own I say. I personally love big meaty labia but lots of other people don't

I know a couple of people who have had this done and they are both very pleased with the results.

Both were very self conscious about the size of their labia and were embarassed about being seen naked - not so anymore!

Here's an interesting news item on labiaplasty from today's BBC news:

URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8352711.stm

New warning on 'perfect vaginas'

Women are undergoing surgery to create perfect genitalia amid a "shocking" lack of information on the potential risks of the procedure, a report says.

Research published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology also questions the very notion of aesthetically pleasing genitals.

Operations to improve the appearance of the sex organs for both psychological and physical reasons are on the rise.

But surgeons said the report overplayed the risks of an established procedure. Researchers from University College London reviewed all the existing studies on cosmetic labial surgery - which generally involves reducing the amount of tissue that protrudes from the lips which cover the vagina. They found there had been little work to document any longer-term side effects.

Labioplasty, as it is known, costs about £3,000 privately and is offered for a variety of reasons: some women complain that wearing tight clothes or riding a bike is uncomfortable, while others say they are embarrassed in front of a sexual partner. [right] This is a procedure which we have been doing since the 1970s - any operation performed poorly carries risks, but when it's done properly there are very few issues at all Angelica Kavouni

Plastic surgeon [/right] But consultant gynaecologist Sarah Creighton and psychologist Lih-Mei Liao challenged the ethics of offering women surgery to address such insecurities, suggesting it was adverts for a "homogenised, pre-pubescent genital appearance" which created these anxieties in the first place.

They also suggested that any pain apparently caused by protrusion may well have a psychological root - noting that male genitalia protrude far further without causing major discomfort.

Counselling and support could therefore be a preferable alternative to surgery, they argue.

Female circumcision

The number of women undergoing labioplasty nationwide is unknown as the majority of the operations are performed privately, but last year procedures on the NHS increased by 70% on the previous year to 1,118.

In studies dating back to 1950, examined by the researchers, dissatisfaction with the way the vagina looked was the primary reason for surgery, with patients also speaking of low self-esteem and sexual difficulties. [right] [table][tr] [td] Advertisements promote labial surgery as easy answers to women's insecurities about their genital appearances - insecurities that are fuelled by the very advertisements that prescribe a homogenised, pre-pubescent genital appearance standard for all women Lih-Mei Liao

Report author [/right] But rather than curing sexual problems, Dr Creighton suggested surgery might exacerbate them by damaging the nerve supply to the area, impairing sexual sensitivity and satisfaction.

She also suggests that women who undergo this procedure might experience similar problems in childbirth as those who have experienced female genital mutilation, in which parts of the vagina are ritualistically removed.

It is now well documented that women who have undergone such circumcision are more likely to experience significant tearing and bleeding after labour and even the death of their babies, problems which are overcome by Caesarean delivery.

"Labial surgery needs to be rigorously evaluated in future, and for longer term," said Dr Creighton.

"Furthermore, quality research is needed to improve our understanding of the psychological drivers behind women's decision to sacrifice sexually sensitive tissue that contributes to erotic experiences, for a certain genital appearance that used to be an obligation only for some glamour models."

'Terrorising' patients

Douglas McGeorge, past president of the the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, rejected the comparison with female circumcision, arguing it was a relatively minor operation with few possible complications.

"They've gone a bit over the top. Essentially this is just about removing a bit of loose flesh, leaving behind an elegant-looking labia with minimum scarring. The procedure won't interfere with sexual function.

"Women want this for a number of reasons - some find it uncomfortable to ride a bike for instance, but for the majority it is aesthetic, that's true.

"Lads' mags are looked at by girlfriends, and make them think more about the way they look. We live in times where we are much more open about our bodies - and changing them - and labioplasty is simply a part of this."

Angelica Kavouni, a cosmetic surgeon who carries out labioplasty, said it was wrong to "terrorise patients" with suggestions of long-term consequences.

"This is a procedure which we have been doing since the 1970s. Any operation performed poorly carries risks, but when it's done properly there are very few issues at all.

"I have seen women who I have sent away because I don't think they have a problem, but for women with serious hypertrophy - when the tissue is dark and hangs down - there is a simple way to deal with it. The feedback I receive is very positive indeed."

BJOG editor Professor Philip Steer said the study "underlines the need for multidisciplinary research to investigate the range of factors that affect women's sexual function and wellbeing.

"Reliable information on the risks and benefits of labial surgery, as well as alternative approaches, is vital to ensuring informed choice for women." [/td][/tr][/table]