Abstract

Objective: To determine the postoperative results of the reduction of labia minora using the simple incision technique with CO2 laser, in the period August 2015 - April 2016, in the city of Valencia, Carabobo State. Methods: Descriptive, non-experimental and field study. The sample consisted of 50 patients who attended the gynecology consultation. The technique of direct observation, filling of the clinical history, and evaluation at 7 days postoperatively was used for data collection. Results: Once the data were analyzed, it was obtained as results that the average age of the patients was 32.68 years. Among the postoperative symptoms, 8% reported burning in the operative area in the first 24 hours. Postoperative complications were as follows: bruising 4% and dehiscence 2%. 98% of patients felt satisfied or very satisfied with the process. Conclusion: Complications are minor with the simple incision technique with CO2 laser, it is safe and satisfactory results were obtained. It also allows to dry out the hyperchromic area of the edge of the lips that, in most cases, tends to bother from the aesthetic point of view. The benefits of the tool include better healing, fewer postoperative symptoms and faster recovery. Keywords: Labioplasty, Laser CO2, Reduction technique labia minora, Postoperative labioplasty.

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