WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2000: Re: advice for labiaplasty

Re: advice for labiaplasty

From: John R. MIklos M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 09:42:42 -0500 (CDT)

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Sue,

I agree with some of the statements by Kristy and some other docs....especially the use of CO2 carbon dioxide laser in this area. CO2 laser has been known to cause scarring and can lead to vulvar pain sydrome.

Again enlarged labia minora are as normal as an enlarged nose. The difference is that enlarge labia can cause discomfort with tight clothes, exercise and intercourse (only you can determine this). Enlarged labia, may also cause SOME patients to have aesthetic concerns. The decision should ultimately be your decision but realize your decision is final and labia augmentation can be performed but is often difficult.

I encourage you to review the literature prior to making and decision on your surgery. May I suggest a recent paper by Roman Rouzier and CHRISTINE LOUIS-SYLVESTRE md of France:

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology volume 182 page 35-40 published this year--January 2000. Based on the surgical results of 163 patients.

But do not only review this paper ---look for others titled---labioplasty, or hypertrophy of labia minora.

This time investment in researching your body and potential surgery is one of the biggest investments in your life....you are doing the right thing treating by doing the research. Most people spend more time researching their vacation than their surgery or surgeon.

At Fri, 14 Jul 2000, Sue wrote: >
>Sorry to write this again, but I just wanted a few more opinions since I
>only had 2, and they kind of contrasted.
>
>I have an inlarged inner left labia that I am super self concious about.
>Where I live there are a few specialist who perform labiaplasty,
>(trimming the inner labia). It hangs outside my outter labia.
>
>1st of all how common is this, and how long should it hang out side the
>outter labia if at all?
>
>2nd since I am SERIOUSLY concidering this surgery am I putting myself at
>risk for loosing sensation during sex. That is my main concern? A
>perminate loss of sensation.
>
>3rd can this type of surgery induce vulvodynia?
>
>Please give me some detailed advice, becasue there are not that many
>professionals to talk about this subject with and I am deeply concerned
>and worried about it.
>
>Thank you sooo much
>
>P.S. this is a great service you are providing and I want you to know
>you are helping a lot of woman. Thanks Again.

--
john r miklos M.D.
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Advanced Laparscopic Surgery
Atlanta Georgia

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