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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2024; 57(06): 496-499
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787277
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A Modified Wedge Resection Technique to Achieve Natural Results in Labia Minora Reduction

Neha Chauhan 
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road, Bangalore, India
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Abstract

Aesthetic genital surgeries are on the rise globally. Labia minora reduction, the most common aesthetic genital surgery, can be done either by the edge resection or by the wedge resection techniques. The edge resection technique trims the edge of the labia minora and leads to unnatural results as it does not maintain the color gradation that is naturally present on the inner surface of the labia minora or the minor irregularities that are naturally present in the labia besides posing problems like scar pain at edges during intercourse and chances of overresection. Wedge resection has the advantage of retaining the color gradation and the minor natural irregularities on the edge of the labia minora and is considered to be a better technique than the edge resection technique. However, the classical central wedge reduction technique suffers from a deformity in long term in the form of a visible notch at margins of the labia minora at the site of suturing. The author suggests a modification of this technique to overcome this problem to give better natural long-term results.

Keywords

genitalia - female - cosmetic surgery - esthetic surgery

Note

This research was previously presented at AESURG 2023 in Lonavala, Maharashtra, India.




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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
21. Juni 2024

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