Abstract

The incidence of female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS), and specifically labiaplasty, is on the rise. Common motivators for labiaplasty include hygiene concerns, functional impairment, difficulties with physical and sexual activity, and dissatisfaction with genital appearance, amongst others. However, there have been few reports on long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes and complications of labiaplasty. The aim of this literature review was to report on long-term outcomes of labiaplasty, as defined as ≥1 year post-operatively, to inform safety and efficacy recommendations for the procedure. A comprehensive literature review was conducted on Pubmed and Embase from inception to December 1, 2023 following PRISMA guidelines. Articles were selected according to predetermined eligibility criteria. A manual search was performed to identify additional relevant studies. Nine studies reported on the long-term postoperative complications associated with labiaplasty, with a cumulative total of 748 patients. The most commonly reported complications included postoperative asymmetry (n=45, 6.02%), scarring (n=14, 1.87%), and the need for revision surgery (n=42, 5.61%). Of note, the majority of patients (n=621 of 748) were not reported to have any postoperative complications. From the seven studies that examined psychological outcomes associated with labiaplasty, all studies reported improvement in sustained genital appearance scores as well as aesthetic and sexual satisfaction in the long-term.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.