The vulva, or the female external genitalia, includes the labia majora, labia minora, the urethra, and the vaginal opening. Many women seek for special care with their intimate concerns; which refers to the appearance of the vulva, its functions, and improving the overall quality of their life. They request services to reverse the effects of childbirth and resolve physical as well as emotional issues.
Problems related to comfort, appearance, and function of the vulva has been on the rise due to an increase in acquired knowledge and the empowerment of women. Women begin to recognize a variety of physical and emotional symptoms. They seek for understanding and to find solutions to their perceived/actual problems.
Listed are some of the most common treatable deformities of the vulva:
1) Asymmetrical Labia Minora
Photo: Asymmetrical Labia Minora
- Physical Symptoms: Asymmetrical Labia Minora, discomfort in performing exercises, and discomfort in wearing certain types of clothing.
- Interference with sexual intercourse due to excess labia minora tissue being pulled leading to unnecessary discomfort and embarrassment.
- Chafing and pain from labia minora rubbing up against panties and causing unsightly bulge visible when wearing a bathing suit.
- Emotional Symptoms: Embarrassment with the appearance of the genitalia.
Procedure: Labia Minoraplasty
2) Enlarged Labia Minora
Photo: Enlarged Labia Minora
- Physical Symptoms: Enlarged Labia Minora, discomfort in performing exercises, and discomfort in wearing certain types of clothing.
- Interference with sexual intercourse due to excess labia minora tissue being pulled leading to unnecessary discomfort and embarrassment.
- Chafing and pain from labia minora rubbing up against panties and causing unsightly bulge visible when wearing a bathing suit.
- Emotional Symptoms: Embarrassment with the appearance of the genitalia.
Procedure: Labia Minoraplasty
3) Flap-like duplication of the Labia Minora
Photo: Flap-like duplication of the Labia Minora
- Physical Symptoms: Duplicated flaps of the Labia Minora, discomfort in performing exercises, and discomfort in wearing certain types of clothing.
- Interference with sexual intercourse due to excess labia minora tissue being pulled leading to unnecessary discomfort and embarrassment.
- Chafing and pain from labia minora rubbing up against panties and causing unsightly bulge visible when wearing a bathing suit.
- Emotional Symptoms: Embarrassment with the appearance of the genitalia.
Procedure: Labia Minoraplasty
4) Enlarged Labia Majora (post-silicone injection)
Photo: Enlarged Labia Majora
- Physical Symptoms: Hardened Labia Majora, lumps, enlargement of the Labia Majora, discomfort in performing exercises, and discomfort in wearing certain types of clothing.
- Interference with sexual intercourse due to excess labia majora tissue being pulled leading to unnecessary discomfort and embarrassment.
- Chafing and pain from labia majora rubbing up against panties and causing unsightly bulge visible when wearing a bathing suit.
- Emotional Symptoms: Embarrassment with the appearance of the genitalia.
Procedure: Labia Majora Reconstruction
5) Senescence Labia Majora
Photo: Senescence Labia Majora
- Physical Symptoms: Sagging of the Labia Majora, wrinkling of the skin, discomfort in performing exercises, and discomfort in wearing certain types of clothing.
- Interference with sexual intercourse due to excess labia majora tissue being pulled leading to unnecessary discomfort and embarrassment.
- Chafing and pain from labia majora rubbing up against panties and causing unsightly bulge visible when wearing a bathing suit.
- Emotional Symptoms: Embarrassment with the appearance of the genitalia.
Procedure: Labia Majora Reduction
6) Widening of the Vagina
Photo: Widening of the Vagina
- Physical Symptoms: Feeling of looseness of the Vagina, no sensation or friction during sexual intercourse
- Emotional Symptoms: Apprehensions regarding sexual intercourse with partner.
Procedure: Vaginoplasty
Women can now find solutions to their intimate problems. Surgical procedures are fitted to the individual’s needs based upon the individual’s perceived or actual body image and function. With these issues and problems women may have, Dr. Vitasna is ready to listen, and together, find solutions.