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Labiaplasty: Plastic Surgeon or Ob-Gyn?

asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,873 times
Tags: female, labia, vagina

Is a board certified Plastic Surgeon more qualified than a board certified OB-Gyn to perform labiaplasty or vaginoplasty procedures? How can one tell if their ob-gyn is qualified to do these types of cosmetic procedures?

11 answers to Labiaplasty: Plastic Surgeon or Ob-Gyn?

Plastic Surgeon or OB for labiaplasty

Labiaplasty is a straightforward procedure with both aesthetic and functional goals. Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty, and all plastic surgeons must demonstrate surgical expertise in all areas of the body to become board certified. While there are also excellent OB-Gyn surgeons, the specialty is both medical and surgical. In general, you need to be more careful about who you choose if you decide upon a Gynecologist to do the procedure.... It should be a Gynecologist w more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Labiaplasty Surgeon Needs Experience

With regards to who is better at performing a cosmetic labiaplasty or vaginoplasty, it really depends on the experience of the surgeon. Even though Ob/Gyn physicians have constant contact with the vaginal area, that does not mean that they know how to properly address the issues that go into cosmetic restoration of the labia, clitoral hood, and/or vaginal canal. Also, most Ob/Gyn do not do these types of surgeries in their training, so they get very little exposure to these... more

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon

Who should perform labia reduction surgery?

If I were doing research, I would find a board certified plastic surgeon who has lots of experience with this procedure because someone with experience is what you want. Ask to see before and after photos as well as talking to patients who have had surgery.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Ob/Gyn vs Plastic Surgeon for labiaplasty

Hello, It really depends upon what you want the result to look like. I think experienced plastic surgeons make them look better. Gyns tend to do Trim operations which are not so pretty and hurt more (my observation.) Best Regards, John Di Saia MD see video

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Labiaplasty - Who is Qualified?

Surgeons from different specialties, certainly including these two, are qualified - at least in theory - to perform this surgery. But how about a Urologist? He or she may, arguably, be even more capable at doing the surgery. And that's the question: not just who is "qualified" - but who can do it well. It often comes down to ability, experience, approach to the procedure, etc. You'll need to interview several doctors and talk to them, see how... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgeon vs. Ob-Gyn for Labiaplasty

The most important aspect to picking a surgeon is the amount of experience. The surgeon should have a great deal of experience with the procedure and you should be able to see before and after pictures of previous patients. During the consultation, the patient and the surgeon should discuss what can be achieved and what to expect after the surgery.

Usha Rajagopal, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.sfcosmeticsurgery.com

Labiaplasty: Plastic Surgeon or Ob-Gyn? Experience is the Key.

Experience is the key to this type of surgery. Plastic surgeons and OB-Gyn surgeons are doing these procedures and should have the requisite skill to successfully perform them. However, not all Plastic surgeons or OB-Gyn surgeons are doing these procedures or have experience with doing these procedures. The important point here is to find a surgeon who does these procedures routinely and view before and after photos and talk to other patients who have undergone the procedures. more

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.drvitenas.com

Which specialty for female genital (vulvar, vaginal, or labial) plastic surgery

These are procedures performed by both specialties. In general, plastic surgeons are quite comfortable performing the labiaplasty procedures whereas specialized gynecologists, specifically urogynecologists, tend to perform the vaginoplasty procedures because they are commonly associated with vaginal laxity following childbirth resulting in stress urinary incontinence. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Labiaplasty surgeon

You can find plenty of qualified surgeons of either specialty to perform this procedure. It is very important for you to interview your surgeon personally, ask a lot of questions, try to get some patient referrals, etc. Don't get in too much of a hurry to have any cosmetic surgery. Don't be swayed by minor issues, such as price. Take your time and do your research.

Allan J. Parungao, MD
Oak Brook Plastic Surgeon

Labiaplasty- OB-GYN vs Plastic Surgeon

As you probably already know, not all GYN surgeons perform labiaplasty, and not all Plastic Surgeons perform the procedure. Both professions can be excellent surgeons for this type of surgery, but you would need to ask how long the surgeon has been performing this type of surgery, and review some of their photos. I would recommend consulting with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Gyn surgeon who has been performing this surgery for a number of years and who consistently... more

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drbandy.com

Labiaplasty by Plastic Surgeons

An experienced Plastic Surgeon who does labiaplasty procedures should be able to help you. Like many cosmetic procedures, there have been other non-plastic surgeons who have begun to do labiaplasty surgery. Ask your doctor to discuss their experience and show you photos of recent patients.