Aesthetic Labia Minora Reduction with Medial Central Wedge Resection and Lateral Hockey Stick Resection.
- Author:
Hwa Young OH
1
;
Tae Hee KIM
;
Sung Gyun JUNG
;
Jun Hwan CHOI
;
Hae Hyeog LEE
;
Soo Ho CHUNG
;
Jun Mo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
De-epithelialization;
Gynecologic surgical procedures;
Hypertrophy;
Reconstructive surgical procedures;
Vulva
- MeSH:
Female;
Genitalia;
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures;
Hockey;
Humans;
Hypertrophy;
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures;
Vulva
- From:The Journal of Korean Society of Menopause
2011;17(1):41-46
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Aesthetic reduction of the labia minora has gained popularity. Hypertrophy of the labia minora is aesthetically and functionally unsatisfactory to some women. This study focused on one of the reduction techniques based on the degree of labial hypertrophy and the aesthetic preferences of the patient for labial edge color and contour. The five patients underwent labia minora reduction between August 2009 and August 2010. The ages ranged from 11~51 years (mean age, 29.2 years). All of the patients underwent medial central wedge resection and lateral hood resection of the labia minora. All patients were satisfied with the aesthetic appearance of the external genitalia, relief of chronic irritation, and improved hygiene; there were no complications. The patients reported no interference with usual daily activities or with intercourse. We describe a simple medial central wedge and lateral hood resection to reduce enlarged labia minora that depends on the degree of hypertrophy. These methods give the same satisfaction between pre- and post-menopausal women.
