The Safe Practice of Female Genital Plastic Surgery

Area of Science:

• Surgical techniques
• Female genital plastic surgery

Background:

• Increasing number of female genital plastic surgery cases.
• Need for comprehensive surgical guidance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To guide surgeons in the safe practice of female genital plastic surgery.
• To detail patient selection, anatomy, surgical techniques, and postoperative care.

Main Methods:

• Review of patient motivation, medical history, and physical examination for candidate selection.
• Detailed description of female genital anatomy, including variations.
• Explanation of surgical procedures: labiaplasty, clitoral hood reduction, majoraplasty, monsplasty, perineoplasty with vaginoplasty.

Main Results:

• Emphasis on careful patient selection to optimize outcomes.
• Inclusion of detailed anatomical descriptions with variations.
• Discussion of risk reduction strategies for anesthesia, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

Conclusions:

• Safe practice of female genital plastic surgery requires careful patient selection and anatomical knowledge.
• Comprehensive understanding of surgical techniques and complication avoidance is crucial.
• This article provides essential guidance for surgeons performing vulvovaginal procedures.