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In the News (Wed 11 Nov 09)

  
  Labiaplasty, Labia Minora Reduction Surgeon Gary Alter, MD, Beverly Hills, California and Manhattan, New York
However in some women, large labia minora are visible when the legs are not apart, or are barely separated, causing embarrassment, self-consciousness, and distancing in relationships.
Labiaplasty is a procedure performed on women who dislike the size of their labia minora, which may cause embarrassment with a sexual partner or discomfort in tight pants, with sports, or during sexual intercourse.
This old fashioned labia reduction (labiaplasty) technique is not ideal since the natural contour and color of labia minora edge are eliminated.
www.labiaplastycenters.com   (745 words)

  
  XI. Splanchnology. 3d. 5. The External Organs. Gray, Henry. 1918. Anatomy of the Human Body.
1171) of the female are: the mons pubis, the labia majora et minora pudendi, the clitoris, the vestibule of the vagina, the bulb of the vestibule, and the greater vestibular glands.
The labia majora correspond to the scrotum in the male.
On the opposed surfaces of the labia minora are numerous sebaceous follicles.
www.bartleby.com /107/270.html   (866 words)

  
 Labia Minora Reduction
labia minora reduction surgery (labiaplasty) is relatively minor surgical procedure to reduce excessively large labia.
The labia reduction surgery takes about 2 hours and is performed with accurate approximation of the normal labial edges to preserve the normal appearance and sensation of the labia and vaginal opening., whereas the other technique takes 15-30 minutes and results in a scar line of labial edge.
Traditionally, gynecologists and plastic surgeons perform labia minora reduction (labia reduction or labiaplasty) by excising the excess labia tissue without leaving a scar on the front edge of the labia, thus preserving the normal pigmentation of the labia.
www.cosmeticsurgeryforme.com /pages/labia.htm   (602 words)

  
 San Diego and La Jolla Vaginal Lip Reduction & Labia Reduction - Cosmetic Surgery by Dr. Tom Pousti
Patients usually like to decide the size of their labia but it is important to remember the function of the labia minora as well.
The labia minora protect the vaginal orifice when the thighs are spread and therefore, overcorrection is not recommended.
Reduction of the labia minora is performed under local or general anesthesia with care taken to obtain as natural a result as possible.
www.poustiplasticsurgery.com /Procedures/Procedure_LabialReduction.htm   (2642 words)

  
 Genital Organs (External): Biology of the Female Reproductive System: Merck Manual Home Edition
The external genital organs consist of the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, Bartholin's glands, and clitoris.
The labia majora and the perineum are covered with skin similar to that on the rest of the body.
The clitoris, located between the labia minora, is a small protrusion that corresponds to the penis in the male.
www.merck.com /mmhe/sec22/ch241/ch241b.html   (440 words)

  
 FEMALE GENITAL INTERVENTIONS/SURGERY
In this surgery, the excess labia are reduced by removing a wedge (pie shaped piece) of labia and closing the remaining tissue resulting in smaller labia.
Labia majora hypertrophy (overgrowth) may be due to a congenital condition, aggravated by pregnancy, or generalized aging.
The incision is concealed in the valley between the labia minora and majora.
www.bodysculptor.com /labiaplasty.html   (1482 words)

  
 Labioplasty-Labia Minora Reduction-Aventura Center
Many women are unhappy with the size of their Labia Minora (inner vaginal lips) which may cause insecurity or embarrassment with a sexual partner, discomfort in tight fitting pants or swim wear or other hygienic problems.
Labia Minora enlargement may be genetic and a normal variant from birth or it may be due to hormone manipulation in infancy, childbirth, chronic irritation or persistent manual stretching.
The excess labia minora tissue is excised in a fashion that allows re-approximation of the normal labial edges, preserving natural color and contour.
www.aventuracosmeticsurgery.com /labioplasty.html   (894 words)

  
 Urinary incontinence pad - Patent 5336208
The lateral edges of the pad are configured to fit inside the labia minora, the engagement between the pad and the labia thereby retaining the pad firmly against the vestibule, in sealing engagement against the meatus.
The tubular portion of the pad is configured to fit inside the labia minora, the engagement between the pad and the labia thereby retaining the pad firmly against the vestibule, in sealing engagement against the meatus.
The engagement between the labia minora and the sloping surface 27 enhances the retention of the pad 12 in engagement with the vestibule 34.
www.freepatentsonline.com /5336208.html   (5820 words)

  
 labia minora reduction
Labia Minora Reduction or "Labiaplasty" and other female cosmetic surgical procedures including Vaginoplasty (rejuvenation or tightening of the vagina) are becoming increasingly popular among women.
Labia surgery, which usually involves labia reduction—and vaginal rejuvenation, or tightening, are becoming as common today as other cosmetic procedures, including tummy tucks and breast augmentation.
Women who have a problem with large labia, asymmetric labia or other female genital issues, now can have labia surgery to reduce the outward appearance of the labia (labia minora), and correct misshapenness or irregularities.
www.cosmetic-centre.com /labia%20minora%20reduction   (156 words)

  
 Labia Reduction Surgery, Labiaplasty, Labia Minora Labia Majora, New York NYC NY
Labia Reduction Surgery, Labiaplasty, Labia Minora Labia Majora, New York NYC NY At the Labiaplasty Master Surgery Center of New York, we perform expert labia reduction surgery (labiaplasty, labioplasty) for women with enlarged, hypertrophic, or asymmetrical labia minora and/or labia majora, and we have produced beautiful, very natural-looking labiaplasty results.
Some women are uncomfortable with their enlarged labia minora (inner lips) or labia majora (outer lips), which can lead to self-consciousness and discomfort with wearing clothing, exercising, or having sex.
We customize the labia reduction surgical procedure to the individual needs and expectations of the patient, as are discussed during the required pre-surgical consultation and thorough gynecological examination.
www.labiadoctor.com /labiaplasty.html   (606 words)

  
 Labia Reduction (Labiaplasty) — Cosmetic Surgery from SurgiCare
It's not unusual for a woman to feel dissatisfied with her labia minora, especially if they are asymmetrical, long or slightly bulky.
It is especially suitable for those women who dislike the large protuberant appearance of their labia minora.
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that will reduce and/or reshape the labia minora – the skin that covers the clitoris and vaginal opening.
www.surgicare.co.uk /cosmetic-surgery/labia-reduction   (580 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The labia minora are two soft folds of skin within the labia majora and to either side of the opening of the vagina.
The labia majora, labia minora and clitoral hood are homologous to the scrotum, shaft skin of the penis, and the foreskin, respectively.
The vestibular bulbs beneath the skin of the labia minora are homologous to the corpus spongiosum, the tissue of the penis surrounding the urethra.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=vulva   (1371 words)

  
 Jamaica Gleaner - Culture and human rights - Monday | August 26, 2002
Secondly, there is excision, which involves the amputation of the entire clitoris and a part, or all, of the labia minora.
The third form of circumcision is known as infibulation or Pharaonic circumcision: it involves the amputation of the clitoris, the entire labia minora, and a much, if not all, of the medial part of the labia majora.
Cultural relativists do their cause a disservice if their arguments can be used to justify the "amputation of the clitoris, the whole of the labia minora, and at least the anterior two-thirds...
www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20020826/cleisure/cleisure3.html   (1040 words)

  
 Mark P. Solomon,MD - Recognized As One of The Philadelphia Area's Most Prominent Cosmetic Surgeons   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In most women, the labia minora (inner genital "lips") are seen only when the legs are separated, however in some women, large labia minora are visible even when the legs are not apart, or are barely separated, causing embarrassment, self-consciousness, distancing in relationships, and discomfort.
Enlarged labia may also be noticeable in tightly fitting pants, and might cause discomfort during intercourse or bicycle riding.
(The labia minora are the inner genital "lips" while the labia majora are the external genital "lips").
www.getadoctor.com /index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=29   (603 words)

  
 Vaginal Plastic Surgery, Labia, Bladder, Cystocele Surgeries
Most patients prefer the labia minora to be at the level of the labia majora or lower.
The labia minora is not an area of stimulation for sexual arousal.
Labia reduction surgery is a cosmetic surgical procedural and unless you have a plastic surgery clause in your insurance contract, it is highly unlikely your insurance company will spring for the costs.
www.lvratlanta.com /faqs.html   (1290 words)

  
 JustEves.com - Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
The labia majora are the outer lips of the vulva, pads of fat again that wrap around the vulva from the mons to the perineum.
The labia minora are the inner lips of the vulva, thin stretches of tissue within the labia majora that fold and protect the vagina, urethra, and clitoris.
The clitoris, visible in picture as the small white oval at the top of the labia minora, is a small body of spongy tissue that is highly sexually sensitive.
www.justeves.com /adolescence/female_reproductive_system.shtml   (446 words)

  
 Labia Reduction - NH, New Hampshire, MA, Massachusetts, VT, Vermont, ME, Maine
A number of medical terms describe the problem of enlarged labia minora such as labiaplasty, labia reduction, cosmetic vaginal surgery, vaginal rejuvenation, large labia reduction, vaginal lip reduction, female genital plastic surgery and Alter procedure.
At times, the labia minora may be excessively enlarged or asymmetrical, which is both a source of embarrassment to patients and also a problem with swelling and irritation due to trauma during intercourse.
Nowadays, there is sufficient knowledge about the condition of labia enlargement, and the benefits of the surgical correction, that our patients are comfortable making their appointments.
www.plasticsurgerypa.com /index.cfm?event=SubcategoryView&CategoryID=33&SubcategoryID=68   (794 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for labia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Extending downwards from the clitoris (a small, sensitive, elongated, erectile organ), a pair of fleshy lips (labia majora) surround the vulvar orifice.
Within the labia majora, two smaller folds of skin (labia minora) surround a depression called the...
The orifice of the vagina, constituting the external genitalia of a human female, including the labia majora, labia minora, and clitoris.[From Latin vulva a covering or womb]...
www.encyclopedia.com /searchpool.asp?target=labia   (422 words)

  
 Vaginal Plastic Surgery, Labia, Bladder, and Cystocele Surgeries
Enlargement of the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) is a true medical condition that affects many women, the medical term for this is called Labial hypertrophy.
Many women that have enlarged labia minora that are much larger and protrude beyond the labia majora (the typically larger outer lips) may suffer from multiple symptoms because of this or just may not be comfortable with their appearance.
Sometimes the enlarged labia can actually have an abnormal appearance and protrude out in tighter fitting clothes or bathing suites that can be very bothersome and distressful to the woman and can affect her self-esteem.
www.tvtsling.com /labial.php   (1211 words)

  
 Vaginal Plastic Surgery, Labia, Bladder, and Cystocele Surgeries
Enlargement of the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) is a true medical condition that affects many women, the medical term for this is called Labial hypertrophy.
Many women that have enlarged labia minora that are much larger and protrude beyond the labia majora (the typically larger outer lips) may suffer from multiple symptoms because of this or just may not be comfortable with their appearance.
Sometimes the enlarged labia can actually have an abnormal appearance and protrude out in tighter fitting clothes or bathing suites that can be very bothersome and distressful to the woman and can affect her self-esteem.
tvtsling.com /labial.php   (1211 words)

  
 Plastic Surgery: Labia Reduction
Labia minora – inner lip - reduction surgery is a very often preformed procedure at the Wellness Kliniek.
Vagina lip corrective surgery: Vaginal lip surgery:, labia reduction, correction of the inner lips of the vulva, vaginal surgery, correction of the outer lips of the vagina.
Labia reduction surgery, Wellness V-Kliniek for plastic Cosmetic and aesthetic surgery in Europe: Intimate operations: Price List: labia reduction, correction of the inner lips of the vulva, surgery of the outer lips of the vagina, vaginal lip surgery, reduction of the inner and outer lips of the vagina.
www.wellnesskliniek.com /E_plastic_surgery/E_labia.htm   (772 words)

  
 Reshaping The Labia minora Online
Enlargement of the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) is a true medical condition that...
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Pubic Reduction is a Genital Plastic Surgery procedure that reduces the labia minora or inner lips of the vagina also known as labiaplasty.
www.online-listing-finder.com /liposuction-surgery/reshaping-the-labia-minora.html   (483 words)

  
 Labial adhesions - Better Health Channel.
Generally, the two labia minora lie on either side of the vagina and urethra and only intersect at the clitoris.
Occasionally, the labia may stick along their entire length and interfere with the child’s ability to empty her bladder properly.
The cause of labial adhesions is thought to be irritation to the labia minora: for example, poor hygiene, strongly perfumed soaps and inflammatory conditions like vulvitis.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Labial_adhesions?open   (990 words)

  
 Cancer Types - Vulvar Cancer   (Site not responding. Last check: )
labia minora - small lips that lie inside the labia majora and surround the openings to the urethra and vagina.
Vulvar cancer is a malignancy that can occur on any part of the external organs, but most often affects the labia majora or labia minora.
Melanoma is the second most common type of vulvar cancer, usually found in the labia minora or clitoris.
www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/hub_cancer/vlvrcan.cfm   (714 words)

  
 Labiaplasty Plastic Surgery
Enlarged inner or outer labia lips of the vagina may cause discomfort, embarrassment, or adversely affect sexual intimacy.
For patients with enlarged inner and outer vaginal lips, surgically reducing the enlarged labia minora or labia majora may be appropriate.
Patients may have a labia majora reduction or labia minora reduction, or both, to produce a fully satisfactory outcome.
www.yourplasticsurgeryguide.com /other-procedures/labiaplasty.htm   (1270 words)

  
 labia minora stretching   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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Labioplasty or Labia Reduction is a relatively minor procedure in which the excessive labia minora...
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 Labia Surgery
Labia – inner lip - reduction surgery is a very often performed procedure.
It is important to remember the biological function of the labia minora.
A short protective rim of labia is usually left in place, covered by the greater lips.
www.newplasticvagina.com /Labia_su.html   (464 words)

  
 Health Questions & Answers
This consists of examining the external genitalia (labia etc.) and then a speculum will be placed into the vagina to visualize the vagina and cervix A speculum is a metal device to separate the wall of the vagina.
She put the head of my penis between her labia and started to push it in, but couldn't even get the head in before it was too painful for her.
The labia minora (proper term) reduction is commonly performed in my practice (about once or twice per month) with excellent results.
www.locateadoc.com /questions.cfm?SearchKey=labia   (1599 words)

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