Dr. Robert True

In the past, there has been no medically recognized, published clinical large multi-centered study examining patient outcome and satisfaction with both Labiaplasty and other Female Cosmetic Genital Surgery (FCGS) procedures, causing critics to call for “better data.” (1)

A nationwide clinical study investigating the outcomes of 341 separate procedures on 258 different women, from 12 genital plastic surgeons in 8 states will soon appear in the medical literature, in the Journal of Sexual Medicine (2).

The clinical study, headed by Michael P. Goodman M.D., collected patient and physician-supplied data from several institutions, including those directed by many of the surgeons participating in this site. (2)

• The study found an overall satisfaction rate of 97.2% for women undergoing labiaplasty and clitoral hood reduction,
• An overall satisfaction rate of 83% in women having a vaginal tightening procedure (vaginal rejuvenation), and 91.2% for women combining both “outer” and “inner” work.
• The clinical study also cited data specifically regarding improvement in sexual satisfaction with 92.8% of women having both experienced improvement in their sexual satisfaction.
• The data also revealed that those women undergoing vaginal tightening (vaginoplasty) reported an estimated 82.2% overall improvement in their partner’s sexual satisfaction as well.

This study confirms the benefits we have advocated of Vaginal Cosmetic surgery. For years, we gynecologist have seen both sexual enhancement and cosmetic/functional improvement for women who have had these procedures done. The questions have always been, ‘Are the vulvovaginal aesthetic procedures of Labiaplasty, Vaginal Rejuvenation and Clitoral Hood Reduction effective . . . and do they deliver on that promise? Furthermore, why do women seek these procedures? What complications are evident, and what effects are noted regarding sexual functions for women and their partners? Lastly, who should be performing these procedures, what training should they have, and what are the ethical considerations?’

The present study reveals that both functional, aesthetic, self esteem, and sexual reasons improve after these surgeries. Very few complications ensue and the large majority of patients are satisfied with outcomes. The expected benefits (enhanced sexual gratification, comfort and self-esteem) appear to be delivered for a significant majority of patients.

We offer Vaginal Cosmetic procedures at our office in Colleville, TX, for patients in and around the Dallas Fort Worth area and out of town. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your genital area or desire sexual enhancement, call us today for a consultation at 817-399-8783.

References:

1) ACOG Committee Opinion. Vaginal “rejuvenation” and cosmetic vaginal procedures. Obstet Gynecol 2007;110:137-38.
2) Goodman M P, Placik O, Benson, III R, Jason R, Moore R, Miklos J, Matlock D, Simopoulos A, Stern B, Stanton R, Kolb S, Gonzalez F. A large multi-centered outcome study of female genital plastic surgery. J Sex Med 2009/2010 (in Press).