Labiaplasty and Sexuality: Plastic Surgery Hot Topics with Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Video Author:Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Published on:December 20, 2017

Labia reduction surgery is one of the fastest growing plastic surgery procedures across the globe. Some women are seeking labiaplasty because larger labia minora can cause discomfort during exercise, pain while wearing underwear, embarrassment, aesthetic concerns, and sexual difficulties.

In this video, Rod J. Rohrich, MD, Editor-in-Chief of "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" discusses a new study to determine how well labiaplasty effects womens’ self-esteem, health quality, and sexual health.

Read the January 2018 PRS #PlasticSurgery Article, "The Impact of Labiaplasty on Sexuality" by da Cunha, Weck Roxo, Serra, et al.

For consumer information on plastic surgery, and to find a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area visit http://plasticsurgery.org

Keywords: anatomy; female genital surgery; psychosocial; labiaplasty; quality of life; sexuality; cosmetic; aesthetic; labia minora; self-esteem; plastic surgery; #PRSHotTopic