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Factors Affecting Patient Satisfaction with Labia Minora Reduction
Xin Liu1, Huan Qian2, Lu Wang3
1Department of Medical Cosmetology, Shaoxing Stomatological Hospital, Zhejiang, China.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|November 24, 2025
Summary
Patient satisfaction after labia minora reduction surgery is significantly influenced by preoperative understanding and postoperative healing. Clear communication and proper wound care are key to positive outcomes in cosmetic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Gynecological Surgery
Background:
- Labia minora reduction is a specialized cosmetic surgical procedure for women.
- Understanding factors influencing patient satisfaction is crucial for this procedure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key factors affecting patient satisfaction following labia minora reduction surgery.
- To assess the impact of surgical motivations and patient understanding on outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study involving patients who underwent labia minora reduction.
- Data collected via a self-made questionnaire 6 months post-surgery.
- Analysis of 49 patient responses with an average follow-up of 51.03 months.
Main Results:
- 95.92% of patients would opt for the surgery again.
- Preoperative motivations did not independently affect satisfaction.
- Better preoperative understanding significantly improved satisfaction with appearance, movement, and comfort.
- Delayed healing and significant scarring negatively impacted satisfaction across multiple domains.
Conclusions:
- Adequate preoperative communication is vital for patient satisfaction.
- Postoperative wound healing and scarring are significant independent factors affecting satisfaction.
- Addressing these factors can enhance patient experience and outcomes in labia minora reduction.
