Labiaplasty: The Stigma Persists

Abstract Background Heightening interest in labiaplasty has driven potential patients to online fora, permitting the dissemination of material by potentially unqualified or inexperienced individuals. The discourse surrounding this procedure has been injected with strong opinions that are not entirel...

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Published in:Aesthetic surgery journal 2022-05, Vol.42 (6), p.638-643
Main Authors: Sasson, Daniel C, Hamori, Christine A, Placik, Otto J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Humans
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Sexual Behavior
Surgeons
Surveys and Questionnaires
Vulva - surgery
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Summary:Abstract Background Heightening interest in labiaplasty has driven potential patients to online fora, permitting the dissemination of material by potentially unqualified or inexperienced individuals. The discourse surrounding this procedure has been injected with strong opinions that are not entirely consistent with medical best-practice or evidence-based knowledge. Objectives The aim of this study was to explore the rationale for ongoing public opposition to labiaplasty and to investigate if awareness of the similarities between labiaplasty and breast reduction can alter an individual’s perception. Methods Four hundred and forty-eight adult women were surveyed concerning their opinion of a surgical procedure to reduce the size of an unspecified organ related to a woman’s sexuality, breast reduction, and labia reduction. Results Reduction of an unspecified organ and breasts was met with significantly greater acceptance than labia reduction (P 
ISSN:1090-820X
1527-330X
DOI:10.1093/asj/sjab335