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Genital Beautification and Rejuvenation with Combined Use of Surgical and Non-surgical Methods

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Abstract

Aim

In female genital rejuvenation and beautification, interest and demand for combined surgical and non-surgical methods are increasing. This study presents the results of our labia minora reduction technique and a vulvovaginal rejuvenation and beautification concept, where a combination of fat injection into the mons pubis and labia majora, if necessary, combined with fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is used.

Patients and Methods

Genital rejuvenation and beautification were performed on 37 patients between January 2014 and January 2019. Postoperative follow-up for 1 year to obtain data on the satisfaction of surgical and non-surgical procedures was performed.

Results

Of the 37 female patients included in the study, 33 (94.5%) were satisfied or very satisfied with their postoperative appearance. Thirty (80%) patients were satisfied or very satisfied with functional results.

Conclusion

The described genital beautification and rejuvenation technique combines different aesthetic female genital surgery techniques and non-surgical noninvasive procedures. These procedures, like other plastic surgeries and procedures, are designed for the subjective improvement of the patients' appearance and feelings.

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We would like to thank Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merdan Serin for his support in the planning and writing of the study.

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    Gaye Toplu & Dincer Altinel

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Toplu, G., Altinel, D. Genital Beautification and Rejuvenation with Combined Use of Surgical and Non-surgical Methods. Aesth Plast Surg 45, 758–768 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-020-01980-z

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