Throughout the history of the World, artists have been quite free to render their idealized versions of the female genitalia in sculpture, drawings, and paintings.
However, the public has tended to discourage an open dialogue on this sensitive matter which has typically been considered taboo.
This leaves many women to wonder if they are "normal.
" This stigma has assisted in preventing affected women from speaking freely about their concerns.
May of these women have even expressed an awareness which may date back to their childhood.
In recent years, the growing interest in plastic and cosmetic surgery has made women realize that there are many options available for addressing their treatment goals.
There is a variety of techniques that are popularized and are grouped under the procedure termed "labiaplasty.
" These are also known as labial rejuvenation, labial beautification, labial reduction, augmentation, remodeling, etc.
They may also be referred to as a pubic liposuction, vulvectomy, labioplasty, pubic lift, lipo-injection, etc.
It is highly unlikely that a woman would need all of these procedures, therefore a woman will need a clinical exam in order to assess their particular anatomy.
The plastic surgeon will be able to determine which one of these vaginal rejuvenation procedures or techniques is most appropriate for you and to achieve your goals.
Following a massive gain of weight and then a subsequent loss or a prolonged pregnancy will commonly lead to women reporting dissatisfaction with their loose, sagging, or prominent mons pubis.
Rarely will these patients have been born with an excessive fatty deposit in this region.
Many patients will describe a visible pubic fullness or mass which is clearly evident when they wear pants.
Many women will also complain that the bulge is making them look like a man.
Liposuction surgery is a very convenient method of extracting and diminishing the volume of the pubic area.
Sometimes there will be an associated skin laxity which will create the illusion of a collapsed or aged appearance due to a loss of support.
A suspension or lift of these tissues will be accomplished by excising an elliptical shaped piece of skin directly above the pubis hairline.
This will rejuvenate and elevate the genitalia in combination with liposuction.
Vaginal rejuvenation procedures are frequently completed in massive weight loss procedures such as tummy tuck surgery but the procedures can also be done as an isolated procedure as well as subsequent to a tummy tuck.
These certain areas can be lifted and rejuvenated through excising excess skin and removing the pubic area of excess fat.
The pubic lift procedure and pubic liposuction procedure may be combined with an abdominoplasty or requested to have performed after having a tummy tuck.
These cosmetic surgery procedures are most commonly performed under a general anesthesia in a fully accredited surgical center.
For individuals who are concerned about post-operative discomfort, a pain pump is able to be inserted but it is not usually requested.
The occurrence of complications is low and easily managed.
A drain may be required.
A person who has had this surgery performed may resume light duty work in seven to ten days.
Sexual intercourse will typically be restricted for up to six weeks.