Labioplasty (Labiaplasty) - Surgical Demos
Dr. Christine A. Hamori developed the following computer animations of labioplasty procedures for use with her patients to help you visualize what tissue is removed and the resulting scar.
She also featured them in a presentation to the American Society of Plastic Surgeon's annual meeting in San Francisco in October 2006. She presented in the Hot Topics forum where plastic surgeons learn about new and different techniques. She described the results of more than 55 labioplasties she had performed as of that date, reviewed the indications and any complications for the procedure, and showed the animations and before-and-after photos.
Dr. Hamori performs the following 3 procedures described below. Each wireframe demonstration is accompanied by her brief notes.
Labia Minora Reduction (Alter Wedge Labioplasty)
"I use the Alter Wedge technique. It was developed by Dr. Gary Alter from Los Angeles as an innovative way to reduce the bulk and hyperpigmentation of the labia minora with the 'wedge labioplasty.' Two pie-shaped wedges are excised from the labia minora leaving behind only small scars." (see animation below)
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Labia Majora Reduction
"Some women note excess labia majora outer lips of the vaginal area in addition to labia minor enlargement. The labia majora can be reduced by elliptically excising tissue and hiding the scar along the natural groove between the labia minor and the majora." (see animation below)
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Clitoral Hood Reduction
"Excess skin or hooding along the top of the clitoris is present in some women. This redundant skin (clitoral hood) may be trimmed to decrease the bulkiness of the area." (see animation below)
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