Genital Aesthetic Procedures
Nowadays, aesthetics of the genital area has gained importance as much as other parts of the body. Although there are various visual problems related to the genital area in men and women, in this article, we will mainly talk about genital aesthetic problems in women.
The area where the female external genitals are located is called "vulva". We can basically examine the aesthetic problems of this region under three headings:
1- Aesthetic problems on the inner lips
2- Aesthetic problems on the outer lips
3- Aesthetic problems in the mons pubis (fatty tissue between the abdomen and vulva)
Aesthetic Problems of the Inner Lips and Labiaplasty Surgery
In the cavity of the vagina that opens to the outside, there are structures that we call the inner lips (Latin name "labium minor"). It is aesthetically important that these are not normally seen from the outside and do not hang outward. The inner lips should be hidden behind the outer lips. However, after childbirth or genetically, in some young women, these inner lips become larger and longer than they should be and create an unaesthetic appearance by passing the outer lips. This situation can be both visually and physically disturbing. Many women with this problem are embarrassed and ashamed of sexual approaches at a younger age and stay away from sexuality. After childbirth, the relationship of many women who have this problem with their spouses may deteriorate due to these problems. In addition, since there are many nerve endings containing erogenous sensations in the inner lips, it can cause a constant sexual stimulation in the underwear and this situation is extremely disturbing for women both socially and psychologically. The solution to this situation is surgical reduction of the labia minora. We call this procedure "labiaplasty"We would like to emphasize the importance of surgical technique in this procedure, which is usually performed under local anesthesia and sedation. Cutting the labia longitudinally (marginal labiaplasty) is an outdated surgical technique and is no longer preferred. Because here, both the natural edges of the labia minora are destroyed and the erogenous sensation zones are removed. Today, "wedge excision" is used to reduce the size of the labia minora and the natural borders of the labia minora are preserved and the erogenous sensation zones are not damaged. After the excess tissue is removed, the desired shape is given with dissolving sutures and a dressing is applied. For one week after this surgery, hygiene of this area should be observed and antibiotics should be used. You should not have intercourse for three weeks. This procedure does not interfere with daily activities and you can return to normal life and work life immediately after the procedure.
2- Aesthetic Problems on the Outer Lips
Around the inner lips are the thicker outer lips (labium majora). The visibility of the inner lips may also depend on the lack of volume in the outer lips. (Having voluminous outer lips both increases the beauty of the female external genitalia and prevents the inside of the vagina from being seen from the outside. In this way, the inner lips are also more easily concealed. For this reason, we often perform outer lip and inner lip aesthetics together. We show a holistic approach by both reducing and shaping the inner lips and volumizing the outer lips with the stem cell-enriched fat injection technique that we take from the person herself.
3- Aesthetics of the Mons Pubis Area
The place we call the mons is the area just above the female external genital organs, which is rich in subcutaneous adipose tissue. The aesthetic problem of this area is that this area shimmers and sags downwards due to excess weight. If this area is fat but not sagging, this subcutaneous fat layer can be reduced and this area can be thinned by applying SlimLipo Laser Lipolysis treatment. If there is simultaneous skin sagging, both SlimLipo and excess skin may need to be removed. Since there may be sagging of the abdominal skin in such cases, tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck procedures can also be applied in such cases.
In summary, we see the inner lips, outer lips and mons area as a whole in female external genital aesthetics and approach it in this way. Correction of only one structure may not always give results, so we try to get the best result by combining several interventions to ensure the harmony of this region. Vaginal laxity, which is another problem of women, and the deterioration of sexual life due to this is a separate issue, but there is also a treatment for this. You can read our article on this subject under the title "Vagina Tightening with Thermi VA technology".
Internal Labiaplasty (For Labia Minora)
Excessive and loose labia minora are surgically excised. Technique is extremely important here to have a natural and non-surgical appearance. Dr. Güner combines laser treatment to reduce hyperpigmentation on the labia. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia and sedation. If internal labiaplasty will be combined with external labiaplasty, mons liposuction and other surgeries, the operation can be performed under general anesthesia for patient comfort. The patient can be discharged the same day.
External Labiaplasty (For Labia Majora)
The outer lips or labia majora should have a vibrant, firm and full appearance. Over time, with childbirth and weight gain and loss, the labia majora can deflate and become loose. In this case, fat injection is necessary to restore the volume loss caused by fat atrophy. The restored volume will also hide the minimal inner lip excess and the stem cells in the fat injection material will rejuvenate the labial skin.
Clitoroplasty
In cases where the clitoris is hypertrophic, it can be reduced to an appropriate size by surgical correction.
Vaginoplasty
The vagina loses its tightness with childbirth and aging. In these cases, depending on the laxity of the vagina, a surgical correction or energy-based vaginal tightening is required. Dr. Hüseyin Güner's approach is to combine surgical vaginoplasty with technological vaginal tightening.
