Labiaplasty—a surgery to reshape or reduce the size of the labia minora—is one of the fastest-growing types of plastic surgery, as reported by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). When it comes to intimate surgery, aesthetics is often only one part of the picture. Labia minora can cause discomfort owing to chaffing or twisting. Although this is arguably the best-known intimate surgery, there are many more that are increasingly being opted for by patients seeking greater comfort and an appearance they desire. Below are just a few top trends in the sector.
Vaginal Rejuvenation
This approach embraces numerous procedures that essentially “rejuvenate” a woman’s intimate parts. Vaginal rejuvenation covers not only the labia but also the vaginal canal and surrounding areas. One issue that may lead a patient to see a plastic surgeon include vaginal wall prolapse (which occurs when the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken and can no longer support the uterus). Two more common issues are vaginal laxiety and physical trauma caused to the vaginal area. The procedures used to tackle them include labiaplastly, vaginoplasty, and vulvaplasty (or reshaping of the vulva).
Scrotal Lifts
In the same way that excess skin in the labial area can interfere with comfort and aesthetics, so, too, can having too much scrotal skin. The latter can make it more difficult to take part in specific sports (including cycling) and it can cause discomfort during the warmer seasons of the year. A scrotal lift essentially involves removing excess skin to lend the testicular area a more youthful appearance.
Penile Enlargement
There is more than one way to approach the subject of penile enlargement. One (which increases girth) involves autologous fat transfer—obtaining fat from one area and reinjecting it into the penile area. Another—which is ideal for adding between one and four centimeters of length—involves cutting the ligament that connects the penis to the bone. Sometimes, more than one procedure can be used in conjunction for optimal results.
Pubic Area Surgery
Fat in the pubic area can be removed for both women and women. For women, either liposuction of the mon pubis area (the fatty area above the public bone) can receive excellent results if the skin in this area has good elasticity. If the skin is loose, however, patients can open for a monsplasty, which involves the removal of excess skin and fat. The procedure reduces the bulge and gives the zone a lift. Men can also have liposuction if they have excess fat in the public area. Often, surgery is combined with lipolaser, radiofrequency, and other non-surgical approaches to achieve greater firmness. Once fat cells in this zone are eliminated, they do not tend to grow back so long as the patient follows a healthy diet and embraces an active lifestyle.
In the Instagram age, it is logical that beauty lovers are paying attention to their intimate zone as well as to their face and other parts of their body. Intimate surgery is thus growing in popularity for women and men alike. Just a few top treatments include vaginal rejuvenation, scrotum lifts, penis enlargement, and pubic area surgery. Non-surgical treatments can also help rejuvenate these areas in some cases.
