labiaplasty
Vulvar cosmetic surgery
Labiaplasty is cosmetic surgery to reshape or reduce the labia minora—the inner folds of skin surrounding the vaginal opening.
Women seek the procedure for aesthetic reasons, physical discomfort during exercise or sex, or both.
The surgery is sometimes called labial reduction or labia minora reduction.
Invasive medical procedure
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
- vulvaExternal female genital region
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
suture · recovery · postoperative · genitalia · discomfort · infection · scalpel · procedure
One's sense of worth
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
body dysmorphia · perception · empowerment · acceptance · anxiety · sexuality · intimacy · vulnerability
Increase in quality
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
- reshapingAltering structure or form
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
refinement · appearance · elective · modification · rejuvenation · sculpting · perfection · alteration
Voluntary agreement given
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- feminismAdvocacy for sex equality
- debateFormal argument on issues
- societal pressureForce to fit in
beauty standards · objectification · medicalization · informed choice · body positivity · normalization · stigma · commercialization
Mild physical or mental distress
- chafingIrritation from friction
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- exerciseActivity for fitness
hygiene · urination · physical activity · sports · friction · pain relief · mobility · comfort
surgery
Invasive medical procedure
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
- vulvaExternal female genital region
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
incision · suture · recovery · postoperative · genitalia · discomfort · infection · scalpel · procedure · clinic
self-esteem
One's sense of worth
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
insecurity · body dysmorphia · perception · empowerment · acceptance · anxiety · sexuality · intimacy · vulnerability · emotional wellbeing
enhancement
Increase in quality
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
- reshapingAltering structure or form
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
symmetry · refinement · appearance · elective · modification · rejuvenation · sculpting · perfection · alteration · transformation
consent
Voluntary agreement given
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- feminismAdvocacy for sex equality
- debateFormal argument on issues
societal pressure · beauty standards · objectification · medicalization · informed choice · body positivity · normalization · stigma · commercialization · cultural norms
discomfort
Mild physical or mental distress
- chafingIrritation from friction
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
exercise · hygiene · urination · physical activity · sports · friction · pain relief · mobility · comfort · practical