Are You a Labioplasty Candidate?
The decision to undergo labioplasty is obviously far more personal than it would be when it comes to other reconstructive and corrective surgeries but there are some characteristics that are common to all types of plastic surgery.
Getting Started
The first step, once you have made the decision to undergo labioplasty, is to schedule a consultation with the surgeon who will ultimately plan and perform the procedure. S/he will do a full physical examination and medical history in order to determine the state of your overall health. In order to facilitate this part of the process, you will need to inform the doctor of:
- previous surgeries you have undergone
- any serious injuries
- serious or chronic illnesses
- prescription or over-the-counter drugs you may be taking (including vitamin and herbal supplements)
- any history of tobacco or recreational drug use
- alcohol consumption
In addition to these, you should inform the doctor about any issues you may have in the vaginal area such as unusual itching or irritation.
After the doctor has confirmed the state of your health, you and s/he will discuss the reasons you are seeking a labioplasty procedure and what you hope to gain from it. It is important that you are doing it for yourself and your own health and well-being, and simply to be able to compare yourself to some commercial idea of attractiveness.
S/he will take photographs and measurements of the area upon which s/he will operate; the purpose of these is to plan the surgery itself and assist you in your understanding of what will take place, how and why.
You will be glad to know that today’s labioplasty procedures are among the safest and least risky of all cosmetic and corrective surgery, thanks in large part to better surgical techniques and the availability of laser surgical tools. If you are fortunate, the doctor may determine that labioplasty is unnecessary; in some cases, extended labia are the result of an unusual distribution of body fat and are easily corrected with liposuction. In any event, labioplasty enjoys a very high success rate, minimal risk of complications and great satisfaction for those who have had the procedure.
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