3. Aesthetic Gynecology: Aes G
Alteration of anatomy
vaginal or labial: for
Aesthetic reasons (artistic& visual) or
Treatment of normal changes that occur throughout
the life span.
Cosmetic procedures
Non medically indicated:
Change the structure& appearance of
healthy vulva or vagina.
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4. FGM FGCS
1. Practice Condemned Requested
2. Conducted on Girls Adult women
3. Consent Against Mandatory
4. Objective False belief to
control female
sexuality
Improve their
appearance&
sexuality.
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5. 2013:
In US:
Labiaplasty was reported to be the 4th most
common cosmetic surgical procedure, rising by
44%.
Following liposuction, breast augmentation, and rhinoplasty,
Australia:
3-fold increase in labiaplasties performed between
2003 and 2013
UK:
5-fold increase in these surgeries during the same period.
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6. CAUSES OF INCREASED DEMAND FOR AES G
1 Perception of ‘normal’ Vs ‘desirable’
والمرغوب طبيعي هو لما اﻻدراك
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7. 4. Lack of anatomy education throughout life
5. In some countries:
Decreased cost & shame
Increased ease of access to Aes G
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8. Comparing 2017 to 2016 data.
11% decrease in surgical procedures
Increase in laser/nonsurgical interventions
(American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018)
This raised the question
Whether surgical procedures is a passing
trend? (Placik et al, 2019)
9. INDICATIONS: Why do women seek Aes G?
1. Aesthetic reasons
To reduce dissatisfaction associated with actual or
perceived abnormality of genital anatomy
2. Functional reasons:
To reduce
pain or interference with SI
discomfort when exercising or wearing tight clothing
To improve s. function or s. enhancement.
3. Psychological reasons: To address
embarrassment, poor self-esteem, anxiety
inhibition in relationships, or to be more 'normal'
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10. PERFORMED BY
It is most commonly performed by:
1. Gynaecologists: 50%
2. Plastic surgeons: 30% (Placik et al, 2019)
3. GPs or non-specialist surgeons
(including dermatologists), with additional training in
cosmetic procedures
4. Urologists
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11. PROCEDURES
I. Vulvoplasty: Augmentation or more frequently,
reduction of the external female genitalia
Labiaplasty: Augmentation or reduction of the labia
minora, or less commonly the labia majora
Hymenoplasty or ‘revirgination: Restoration of the
intact hymen
Clitoral hoodoplasty: Reduction of the clitoral hood
to expose the underlying clitoris
Vulvar lipoplasty: Removal of fat from mons pubis.
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12. II. Vaginoplasty: Alteration of the internal female genitalia
Surgical vaginal tightening
Perineoplasty: Restoration of perineal length
Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation: vaginal tightening
using laser therapy
G-spot augmentation or amplifcation ('G-shot'®)
Autologous fat, collagen, or various filler injections
into a predetermined G-spot'
Orgasm Shot ('O-Shot’®): Patient’s own blood
products are injected into the clitoris & upper vaginal wall
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13. Surgical:
Non-surgical
1. Energy-Based Procedures: use of
Lasers or
Radiofrequency (RF) energy
US
2. Injection
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PRP
Filler
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16. Opponents Of Aes G
1. There is a wide range of normal genitalia:
surgery& rejuvenation procedures unnecessary
(Lloyd et al, 2005)
2. There are numerous marketing claims stating that
these procedures
enhance sexual satisfaction
treat both aesthetic& functional issues:
patients request surgery for the wrong
reasons (Braun, 2010)
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17. 3. These procedures are lucrative
patients pay out of cost for these procedures,
raising concerns about direct patient cost& provider
conflict (Lglesia, 2012)
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18. 4. A number of patients seeking Aes G are
at risk of body dysmorphic disorder
(Recurrent obsessive ideas that a particular aspect of
their appearance is severely faulty)
should be treated, rather than proceeding with
Aes G (Higgins, Wysong, 2018)
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19. 5. The performance of some procedures can be
accepted in some instances
Others:
No medical justification or biological
acceptability.
Unethical (Pedro et al, 2018)
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20. 6. Protrusion of the labia minora’
not a medical problem, but a cultural one.
Therefore, the solution should be
Cultural change
Female -centred strategies that support body-
positivity for women, rather than surgery (Nurka,
2019)
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22. Proponents Of Aes G
1. We should maintain
Patient autonomy for a woman requesting
surgery
For reasons that she believes important to her,
even if severe anatomic pathology cannot be
exhibited (Cartwright, Cardozo, 2014)
الذاتي الحكم
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23. 2. One of the most basic human rights is
right to self-choice & self-governance,
Free from
interference by others
limitations (including inadequate education or
inability to speak for themselves) to making an
autonomous choice (Cain et al, 2013)
الذاتي الحكم
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24. 3. A patient's desire for
Symmetry
Lack of functional restriction
Improved sexual function& relationships
positive self-image
are reasonable concerns
it is difficult to argue with
what a patient believes as real or perceived
anatomical distortion.
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25. 4. As long as there is
proper preoperative counseling&
patients have realistic expectations about
outcomes,
they should be free to decide for Aes G.
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26. 5. The initial controversies over Aes G have almost
settled down
Evidence suggesting that a number of procedures are
Safe
Effective
Capable of treating to a considerable extent the
conditions associated with life vulvo-vaginal
changes.
Delivering What Women Want (Magon, Alinsod;
2018)
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6. Overall patient satisfaction rates: high(Goodman, 2008)
Complications: 4% to 18% of women (Alter, 2008,
Goodman, 2010)
28. ETHICAL GUDELINES
Evidence based
1. RCOG, 2013
2. SOGC, 2013
3. RANZCOG: Royal Australian& New Zealand College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2011, 2015
4. FIGO: 2015
5. ACOG: 2007, 2013, 2017
6. ISSVD: International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal
Disease, 2018
7. ISSVD & ICS, 2019
8. ACOG, 2020
ALL state that
they cannot clearly support such surgery ethically.
(Goldstein, Jutrzonka, 2016)
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29. All (Goldstein, Jutrzonka, 2016)
1.There is a need to exercise caution in providing
Aes G. The message is clear: there is inadequate
evidence to support the beneficial claims of Aes G.
2.The need for informed consent & lack of clear
evidence on which to base such consent.
3.The procedures are not medically indicated& are
not part of the training of gynecologists or plastic
surgeons during residency.
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30. 4. Conflict of interest and the veracity of web-based advertising.
5. Terms commonly used to advertise these procedures
are
poorly understood
marketing terms only
Non-medical terms:
Vaginal rejuvenation
Clitoral resurfacing
G-spot enhancement
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31. RCOG Ethics Committee, 2013
1. Counseling
1. Normal variations of vulva
2. Body image distress
3. Risks
4. Lack of reliable evidence of postive effects
2. Written records of physical & mental health reasons for the procedure
3. Advertising should not mislead people on
what is deemed to be normal or
what is possible with surgey
4.FGCS should not be undertaken within the NHS
unless it is medically indicated
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32. ACOG, 2017
Minimal adequate long-term studies addressing
satisfaction, safety, and complication rates
Use of fractional laser is not FDA approved for
gynecologic uses including vulvovaginal
atrophy or rejuvenation.
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II. FDA 2018:
Not approved any energy-based device for vag cosmetic
improvement or TT of symptoms associated with the GMS.
Neither the safety nor effectiveness of these devices for
treatment
Warns against use of laser-type devices as their use
may result in serious adverse events
Vaginal burns
Scarring
Dyspareunia
Recurring/chronic pain
34. III. The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal
Disease, 2018
• We strongly recommend against
G-spot augmentation
Hymenoplasty
Vulvar& perianal bleaching/whitening
Any FGCS with the intention of enhancing sexual
function
{lack of evidence to demonstrate benefit in the literature}.
• Robust evidence to support the use of laser or
radiofrequency to treat vaginal atrophy or “vaginal laxity” is
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35. ABOUBAKR ELNASHAR
The International Society for the Study of
Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and
International Continence Society (ICS) , 2019
Based on the available scientific evidence, with no
supporting long term follow-up data:
use of LASER should, at present, not be
recommended for TT of
Vaginal atrophy
Vulvodynia, or
Lichen sclerosus.
36. The data for the role of LASER for
Stress urinary incontinence&
Vaginal laxity are inadequate to draw any
conclusions or safe practice
recommendations.
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ACOG 2020
Lack of
Published studies
Standardized nomenclature
Outcomes: risks & benefits.
Counseling:
Effectiveness: lack of high-quality data that support
Potential complications: pain, bleeding, infection,
scarring, adhesions, altered sensation, dyspareunia, and
need for reoperation.
38. ABOUBAKR ELNASHAR
Gynecologists should have sufficient training to recognize
women with
Sexual dysfunction
Psychiatric conditions:
depression, anxiety
body dysmorphic disorder.
referral for evaluation before surgery.
Gynecologist: inform patients about outcomes
Substantial risk
Safety & effectiveness have not been established.
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NICE 2021.
The evidence on TV laser therapy for SUI or
urogenital atrophy does not show any short-
term safety concerns.
Evidence on long-term safety & efficacy is
inadequate in quality and quantity.
Therefore, this procedure should only be used
in the context of research.
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