Labia majora lifting technique with polydioxanone threads

Area of Science:

• Aesthetic Medicine
• Dermatology
• Plastic Surgery

Background:

• Polydioxanone (PDO) threads are synthetic, absorbable sutures utilized for cosmetic rejuvenation and lifting procedures.
• Labia majora hypotrophy is a condition often addressed through surgery, fat grafting, or hyaluronic acid fillers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of using polydioxanone (PDO) threads for rejuvenation and enlargement in patients with labia majora hypotrophy.
• To assess the impact of PDO thread suspension on female genital self-image.

Main Methods:

• A prospective study involving 21 patients diagnosed with labia majora hypotrophy.
• Application of a PDO thread suspension technique using 50 mm screw threads (30G-38mm needle) with 10 threads per side.
• Preoperative and postoperative assessment using the Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS).

Main Results:

• The overall FGSIS total score showed a statistically significant increase post-intervention.
• All individual parameters within the FGSIS demonstrated significant improvement from preoperative to postoperative scores.
• The PDO thread procedure exhibited a favorable safety profile in this patient cohort.

Conclusions:

• PDO thread suspension is a minimally invasive and effective method for labia majora lifting and rejuvenation.
• This technique offers comparable results to traditional methods with potential advantages in invasiveness.
• The procedure positively impacts patients' self-confidence and sexual function, making it a preferable alternative to surgery.