Cosmetic gynaecology focuses on improving the appearance, comfort, and function of the female intimate area. It combines medical, surgical, and non-surgical treatments and is increasingly sought for both medical and personal well-being reasons.
Common Cosmetic Gynaecology Procedures
1- Hymenoplasty
Hymenoplasty is a minor cosmetic gynecology surgery to reconstruct or repair the hymen, usually for personal, cultural, or psychological reasons. It does not affect fertility or menstruation.
What is Hymenoplasty?
It involves suturing the remnants of the hymen or creating a new hymenal membrane using vaginal tissue so that it resembles an intact hymen.
Common Reasons Women Choose Hymenoplasty
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Cultural or social expectations
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Personal choice or emotional healing
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Prior tearing due to:
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Intercourse
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Sports or injury
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Medical procedures
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2- Vaginoplasty
Vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure in cosmetic gynecology aimed at tightening the vaginal canal and strengthening vaginal muscles, mainly to restore function and improve comfort and confidence.
What is Vaginoplasty?
Over time, the vaginal muscles may loosen due to:
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Normal vaginal deliveries
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Aging
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Hormonal changes (especially after menopause)
Vaginoplasty repairs and tightens these muscles, reducing excess vaginal lining.
Who May Need Vaginoplasty?
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Feeling of vaginal looseness
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Reduced sexual satisfaction
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Air noise during intercourse or exercise
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Mild pelvic floor weakness (without advanced prolapse)
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Post-childbirth vaginal laxity
3- Labiaplasty
Labiaplasty is a cosmetic gynaecology surgical procedure to reshape or reduce the labia minora and/or labia majora for comfort, hygiene, and aesthetic reasons.
What is Labiaplasty?
It involves reducing, reshaping, or correcting asymmetry of the labia when they are:
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Enlarged
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Elongated
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Asymmetrical
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Causing physical or emotional discomfort
Reasons Women Choose Labiaplasty
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Discomfort during:
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Walking, cycling, exercise
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Intercourse
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Irritation or frequent infections
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Difficulty with hygiene
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Aesthetic or self-confidence concerns
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Congenital asymmetry or post-childbirth changes
Types of Labiaplasty
1. Labia Minora Reduction
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Most common procedure
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Excess tissue removed while preserving natural shape
2. Labia Majora Reshaping
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Fat grafting or reduction for volume correction
