Abstract
Introduction
Female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) is undoubtedly a fast-growing speciality in the world with increasing demand for a variety of procedures to beautify the female genitals. In India, over the last few years, there has been a steady growth in the interest for these procedures.
Materials and Methods
A variety of FGCS procedures were performed on 76 patients from January 2012 to August 2016. The procedures performed were as follows: vaginal tightening, labia minoraplasty, labia majoraplasty, clitoral hood reduction, and hymenoplasty.
Discussion
Based on FSFI scores, labia minoraplasty was more valuable as a cosmetic procedure and vaginal tightening was associated with better sexual function after surgery.
Conclusion
FGCS is no doubt in its infancy in India. However, there is a steady rise in the awareness and demand for these procedures. A combination of procedures to improve individual components leads to improved aesthetic and functional aspects of female genitalia.
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All procedures performed in studies involving human participants were standard procedures done after an informed consent, and hence no special ethical approval has been taken from any committee.
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Sejal Ajmera Desai is Unit Chief at BCJ Hospitals, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; Varun Dixit is Consultant Plastic Surgeon.
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Desai, S.A., Dixit, V.V. Audit of Female Genital Aesthetic Surgery: Changing Trends in India. J Obstet Gynecol India 68, 214–220 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-018-1115-7
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