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Edge excision technique in labiaplasty has low complications, satisfactory aesthetic results

Researchers determined that aesthetic surgery of the labia minora using an edge excision technique leads to satisfactory aesthetic outcomes with few complications.

The retrospective chart review included 113 patients who underwent primary aesthetic labia minora reduction surgery.

Twenty-nine patients had labiaplasty performed along with another procedure.

Fifteen patients (13.3%) reported transient symptoms like swelling, bruising and pain that usually resolved within 2 weeks after surgery.

One patient experienced bleeding and needed suturing using local anesthesia. Four patients needed revision surgery to further excise tissue to correct redundancy or asymmetry.

The researchers wrote that the goal should be to assist a patient in making an informed decision, while avoiding creating a culture of guilt and shame about her choices for her body.

Complications in these cases were very rare and patients did not report any postoperative functional problems.

The researchers concluded that “the edge excision technique appears to be more intuitive than the wedge excision technique and perhaps easier to adopt.” – by Abigail Sutton

Disclosure: The authors reported no relevant financial disclosures.