Understanding Female Genital Plastic Surgery Procedures

• Dr Harsh Amin
 

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Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty is a procedure that can be done under either local anesthesia or, particularly if combined with another procedure, under general anesthesia. The goal of the procedure is to reduce the inner, non-hair-bearing lips of the female genitalia so that they don’t hang below the hair-bearing labia majora. Women opt for surgery for a variety of reasons, including pain from twisting and tugging of the labia when riding a bike or during intercourse; itching and irritation; and self-consciousness.

The most common type of labiaplasty is the trim procedure, in which the extra tissue is removed and sewn up directly. Next in popularity is the wedge procedure, which maintains a natural border after a pie-shaped piece of tissue has been removed. Extra folds of the clitoral hood can also be reduced at the same time.

Recovery time is typically a week, with resumption of wearing tampons or having intercourse after four to six weeks.

Labia Majoraplasty

A labia majoraplasty can be done when the hair-bearing labia majora are too large or hang down. In some cases, when there is atrophy of fatty tissue, a small amount of fat can be transferred from another area of the body after liposuction. This procedure can also be done under local general anesthesia, depending on the amount to be removed.

Vaginoplasty

After childbirth, women may complain of vaginal laxity, sometimes to the point that a tampon falls out, and this can contribute to sexual dysfunction. A vaginoplasty brings the separate muscles together, and extra skin is removed. While the procedure can be done under local anesthesia, many opt to have it done under general anesthesia.

Recovery from a vaginoplasty is one to two weeks, with no tampons or intercourse for eight weeks.

Monsplasty

Some women struggle with a bulge of excess skin and fat in the upper part of the hair-bearing part of their vulva. The bulge can result in women feeling too embarrassed to wear a bathing suit or tight pants. A monsplasty can reduce the extra tissue by removal of skin, direct removal of fat, and/or liposuction. Depending on the amount of tissue removed, this procedure can be done under local or general anesthesia. Recovery takes about a week, with physical activity restrictions for up to six weeks.

Outcomes

Patient satisfaction with female genital plastic surgery is very high. Labiaplasty, the most commonly performed procedure, has a satisfaction rate of 90% or greater.

As with any plastic surgical procedure, if you’re considering a labiaplasty or other genital surgery, do your homework before scheduling surgery. Start by looking for a board-certified plastic surgeon with good before-and-after photos. Advance preparation is an investment in your final outcome. And you’re worth it!

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Can Fat Return After Liposuction?

• Dr Harsh Amin
 

There's a good reason why liposuction in Ahmedabad is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments. Liposuction produces near immediate results, instantly removing unwanted body fat in isolated areas of the body to create the ideal silhouette. Even the fittest of individuals often turn to liposuction to get rid of stubborn pockets of fat that are frequently unresponsive to diet and exercise.

Beyond the initial dramatic results, many patients considering liposuction have concerns over longevity. In fact, one of the most common questions our practice receives concerning liposuction is "can fat return after my treatment?"

Liposuction Permanently Removes Fat

While there are several different liposuction techniques commonly used today, all variations focus on a singular goal: removing fat cells from a targeted (localized) area of the body. All liposuction procedures use the combination of a cannula (hallow tube) and aspirator (suctioning device) to literally suction out stubborn fat.

It is important to note that liposuction does indeed permanently remove fat cells from the body.

Can Fat Return?

Unfortunately, it is possible for fat to return after liposuction... if you allow it to come back. In general, the more weight gained by a patient after liposuction, the less dramatic their results will be.

Fat will not return (and ideal results will remain intact) if the patient maintains their "post-lipo weight." For example, if a patient weighed 130 pounds prior liposuction and had a total of 6 pounds removed through the procedure, fat will stay away if the patient maintains their weight at or below 124 pounds.

If the patient gains a small amount of weight after their procedure, say 5 pounds, fat cells throughout the body will get a little bigger. While this slight weight gain can diminish results, the overall improved body shape provided by a liposuction procedure will still be visible as treated body areas have less fat cells (and thus experience a lower enlargement rate) compared to surrounding areas.

Finally, in cases of considerable weight gain (i.e. 10% of their body weight); new fat cells can develop in all areas of the body, including treated areas. However, since new fat cell creation typically occurs in an even manner throughout the body, fat often accumulates less in treated areas compared to untreated areas. Thus many liposuction patients who gain considerable post-procedure weight tend to still look better than if they did not undergo liposuction.

Maintenance Tips: How To Keep Your Liposuction Results

The most effective way to sustain the results of any liposuction procedure over the long-term is to maintain your ideal weight. Here are 6 healthy lifestyle changes to adopt following your procedure:

1. Follow all post-procedure instructions provided by your surgeon.
2. Reduce caloric intake while eating a healthy diet focused on protein and healthy carbohydrates.
3. Stay properly hydrated by drinking lots of water.
4. Try eating several smaller meals throughout the day.
5. Never skip meals.
6. Exercise regularly.