Why is Labiaplasty on the Rise
A study published in the British Medical Journal showed an increase in the number of people that are interested in re-constitutive surgery of their vagina. The article further noted that the age of females interested in the procedure has been decreasing over the years. Girls below 18 years are more interested in labiaplasty.
So, why is the trend on the rise?
To understand why it is on the rise, we need to know what it is.
What is Labiaplasty?
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that is performed with the aim of reducing or removing the lips of the vagina. In essence, it targets the labia minora of the vagina. However, in other cases, it may involve the labia majora or both. There is extensive reason list of why females are going for the procedure. However, having a designer vagina is among the most recorded reasons. However, this is the wrong reason to have the surgery.
Why do Women go for Labiaplasty?
1. To alleviate discomfort by unusual Labia
Women have recorded that the procedure has been essential in helping with the discomfort during intercourse, during exercise, when dressing in tight clothes.
2. To improve self-confidence and physical appearance
We all love to be confident in our own skins. Like any reconstitution surgery, labiaplasty can play a vital role in improving a person’s confidence. There is research that people are able to perform optimally when they feel good about themselves. Therefore, if the image of the vagina is causing performance issues then labiaplasty can help with those issues.
3. Age of information
With the rise of social media and technological platforms, information on the internet is readily available. Besides, there is information from all media sources that are easily accessible by everyone. The downside to this is the difficulty in determining which source is legit and which is fake. Traditionally, information on labiaplasty was difficult to find. Therefore, with more information comes more interest to know and go through with it.
4. Success Stories of Labiaplasty Procedure
There are so many stories of the success stories online and in the person of the procedure. According to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the procedure is more often successful and gives patient satisfaction when done by qualified practitioners. However, when done by an unqualified person, it is one of the most dissatisfying procedures one can have.
What do you need to know?
Are you considering labiaplasty?
Here are some things you need to know before you proceed;
1. Do it for the right reason? The labia are of different shapes and sizes. However, if it’s affecting you then you can consider. The designer vagina may not be a good enough reason.
2. Find the right practitioner to perform the procedure on you
3. Discuss with them the expectations and reality
Labiaplasty is on the rise for sure. The rise is influenced by different factors. The good news is, the success rate when done by the qualified practitioner is high. Therefore, if the interest to have the procedure performed is present, have a good reason and find the right person to perform the procedure (EuropeSurgery.co.uk).
