Postoperative clitoral hood deformity after labiaplasty

Area of Science:

• Gynecology
• Plastic Surgery

Background:

• Growing interest in female genitalia aesthetics, influenced by waxing trends and fashion.
• Women desire a youthful appearance of the vaginal region, often with minimal labia minora show.

Observation:

• Labiaplasty via edge resection is common for treating labia minora hypertrophy.
• This technique effectively reduces labia minora bulk but can cause clitoral hood prominence in some patients.

Findings:

• The case report details two patients experiencing excess clitoral hood prominence post-free edge resection labiaplasty.
• Both patients were dissatisfied and sought revision surgery for the aesthetic deformity.

Implications:

• Highlights a potential complication of free-edge resection labiaplasty.
• Emphasizes the need for careful surgical planning to avoid clitoral hood over-resection.
• Discusses treatment options and preventative strategies for this specific labiaplasty complication.