Did She or Didn't She? Perceptions of Operative Status of Female Genitalia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although extensive research has explored why women undergo labiaplasty, little attention has been paid to societal and professional abilities to distinguish between altered and unaltered labia, impacting both patient concerns and broader societal perceptions.

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of the general public and healthcare professionals in identifying labiaplasty and to pinpoint the misconceptions driving their perceptions. The goal was to inform more effective patient counseling strategies and challenge existing stigmas around cosmetic genital surgery.

Methods

The authors conducted an online survey of 511 lay adults and a group of 21 gynecologists and aesthetic vulvar surgeons. The survey assessed the participants' ability to detec

SUBMITTER: Sasson DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11474600 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature