Female Genital Aesthetic Surgery
Aesthetic surgery of the female genitalia includes a number of surgical procedures designed to improve their appearance. It is claimed that, occasionally, sexual function may be enhanced.
With a growing acceptance of surgery designed to alter appearance, and the increasing availability of explicit images of naked women, a number of women are requesting surgery to alter their intimate appearance feeling that they compare unfavourably. There are other women who claim that the size or shape of their vagina or external genitalia prevent them or their partner from achieving full sexual satisfaction.
The most commonly requested procedures are
- Labial reduction ('labiaplasty')
- Vaginal tightening ('vaginaplasty') operations
- Liposuction to the mons pubis
- Fat injections to the labia majora or mons in order to give a more youthful appearance
- Removal or reduction of skin around the clitoris ('hoodectomy'), to improve clitoral sensitivity
- Reconstruction of the hymen for cultural reasons.
Labiaplasty
Laser therapy has been described for the removal of labial wrinkles. Labial reduction includes operations designed to decrease the size and degree of protruberance of the labia minora, or 'inner lips' of the vagina. The most common reason for women to request this operation is because the labia are perceived to be too large and aesthetically un-pleasing. A small number of women state that the large size of their labia make them noticeable in tight clothing, or make sports such as cycling uncomfortable. Others have problems with penetration.
The procedure is relatively simple, excising an area of the labia minora using a variety of incisions; and can be performed under local anaesthetic. Careful placement of the scar is important, however, in order to prevent painful scar contracture along the rim of the labia.
Vaginal tightening
Vaginal tightening operations are requested by some women who feel that their vagina has become lax following childbirth, or with age. As a consequence, they claim that sex is less satisfying for them or their partner. The procedure may be as simple as placing sutures at the introitus (vaginal opening), or may involve excising excess vaginal mucosa together with tightening the muscles of the posterior vaginal wall.
Liposuction or 'liposculpture' of the mons pubis may be an isolated procedure or performed in conjunction with liposuction of the abdomen or thighs. The appearance of the mons is enhanced by improving its definition. In contrast, fat injections to the mons or labia majora plump out these structures, giving them a more youthful appearance.
Hoodectomy or removal of the fold of skin around the clitoris, is performed to expose the clitoris and make it more sensitive. However, there is little information on outcome, other than anecdotal.
Hymen Repair is a procedure involving repair of torn hymen and is requested by women because of cultural or social taboos associated with premarital sex or virginity.
Male Genitalia Aesthetic Surgery
Penile Enhancement: It involves increasing girth of penis by fat or dermal grafting. Procedure is requested for various reasons including increasing sexual satisfaction. Penile Lengthening is carried out by suspensory ligament release and few other techniques. As with many aspects of human anatomy, there are a wide variety of shapes, sizes and appearances of the male genitalia, all of which are within the limits of normal. Before undergoing any surgery, it is important to determine whether there really is a problem with the genitalia or whether another solution would be more rewarding.
Non – Surgical Shock Wave Therapy
Shockwave therapy uses energy from acoustic waves to trigger a process called neovascularization in certain parts of the body. When neovascularization occurs, new blood vessels form. This helps improve blood flow to the region.
This type of therapy has been used to help heart patients, people with kidney stones, and those with fractures and joint inflammation. Recently, scientists have investigated low-intensity shockwave therapy to help men with erectile dysfunction (ED).
Blood flow is critical to a man’s erections. When a man is sexually stimulated, arteries widen so that his penis can fill with blood. The blood is what gives the penis the firmness needed for vaginal penetration. A man who has problems with blood flow to the penis may have weaker erections or may be unable to have erections at all
