I'm doing my research on Labialplasty and it seem laser cut yields better satisfaction and less trauma. Now I know it all depends on how experienced and comfortable a surgeon is and with the tools available, still my question--- Is laser cutting superior than using traditional scissor trimming, in terms of healing and recovery? Thanks in advance!
July 24, 2022
Answer: Is laser cutting superior to using scissors? Both methods can be traumatic to the tissue. The least traumatic option for excising excess labia is Radiofrequency. Since it causes minimal injury the healing process is excellent with minimal pain and the results are superior. Go to the link below to see hundreds of B/A photos of labiaplasty procedures using the Ellman Radiofrequency device. You will find that the results are excellent and natural looking. From that link you may schedule a virtual consult via phone or zoom, at which time we can discuss in-depth your anatomy, expectations, and concerns. Women from all over the world travel to my Center for their Intimate Makeover under local anesthesia. Best of luck,
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July 24, 2022
Answer: Is laser cutting superior to using scissors? Both methods can be traumatic to the tissue. The least traumatic option for excising excess labia is Radiofrequency. Since it causes minimal injury the healing process is excellent with minimal pain and the results are superior. Go to the link below to see hundreds of B/A photos of labiaplasty procedures using the Ellman Radiofrequency device. You will find that the results are excellent and natural looking. From that link you may schedule a virtual consult via phone or zoom, at which time we can discuss in-depth your anatomy, expectations, and concerns. Women from all over the world travel to my Center for their Intimate Makeover under local anesthesia. Best of luck,
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Answer: Laser Cut Yields Longer Healing Time Lasers burn tissue. Burned tissue has longer healing time and worsening scars. While Doctors may use catchy terms like laser or scalpel free or other types of wording, there is nothing that is better than a scalpel blade for the human skin. The blade thickness is 1/1000 of an inch and can heal like a Papercut. Please just focus on the results! What you find through reviews, photos and videos will give you an idea of what that surgeon is really capable of.
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Answer: Laser Cut Yields Longer Healing Time Lasers burn tissue. Burned tissue has longer healing time and worsening scars. While Doctors may use catchy terms like laser or scalpel free or other types of wording, there is nothing that is better than a scalpel blade for the human skin. The blade thickness is 1/1000 of an inch and can heal like a Papercut. Please just focus on the results! What you find through reviews, photos and videos will give you an idea of what that surgeon is really capable of.
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September 1, 2022
Answer: Laser v Scissor for Labiaplasty? Hello Jasmine, Thank you for your question. As a side note, this question has come up with another procedure, eyelid blepharoplasty, with regard to healing and recovery. The answer is NO It is a great marketing tool to suggest that a laser is absent of swelling, bruising, etc in recovery but that is not the case. Those issues (swelling, buising, etc) are are a predictable occurrence with any excicional procedure/surgery and and are not a function of the "tool." Rather, they represent your response of the tissue to the surgery and represent your body's healing process. Some ladies have more and some have less. Hope this helps! In good health, Ellen Mahony, MD
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September 1, 2022
Answer: Laser v Scissor for Labiaplasty? Hello Jasmine, Thank you for your question. As a side note, this question has come up with another procedure, eyelid blepharoplasty, with regard to healing and recovery. The answer is NO It is a great marketing tool to suggest that a laser is absent of swelling, bruising, etc in recovery but that is not the case. Those issues (swelling, buising, etc) are are a predictable occurrence with any excicional procedure/surgery and and are not a function of the "tool." Rather, they represent your response of the tissue to the surgery and represent your body's healing process. Some ladies have more and some have less. Hope this helps! In good health, Ellen Mahony, MD
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August 9, 2022
Answer: LABIAPLASTY : LASER VS SCISSOR TRIM Thank you for your question.Neither, Laser is a focused burn that leaves a char. scissors crush the proximate tissue. The scalpel does neither and will leave a thinner scar.
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August 9, 2022
Answer: LABIAPLASTY : LASER VS SCISSOR TRIM Thank you for your question.Neither, Laser is a focused burn that leaves a char. scissors crush the proximate tissue. The scalpel does neither and will leave a thinner scar.
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August 1, 2022
Answer: Labiaplasty If your labia minora are enlarged and cause discomfort, a labiaplasty is a good idea. However, it must be performed by a surgeon with experience. One of the two most common techniques is the central wedge technique, which I invented in 1995 and published in the plastic surgery textbooks. It is also known as the "V" or wedge technique. Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labioplasty very differently. They essentially trim the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) and leave a long suture line instead of the normal labial edge. Their technique is the same whether a scalpel, scissors, or laser is used. This can lead to scallops and irregularities. In contrast, the central wedge removes triangles of tissue and bring the normal edges together. Thus, the normal labial edges, normal color, and normal anatomy are preserved, but the darkest labial tissue is usually removed. If you have extra tissue on your clitoral hood, it can be reduced it at the same time. No matter the technique, an inexperienced or unskilled surgeon can lead to a high rate of complications, chronic scar discomfort, labial deformities, and further surgery. About 40% of the female genital cases I perform are revisions of labiaplasties and clitoral hoods botched by other doctors. Gary J. Alter, M.D. Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, NY
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August 1, 2022
Answer: Labiaplasty If your labia minora are enlarged and cause discomfort, a labiaplasty is a good idea. However, it must be performed by a surgeon with experience. One of the two most common techniques is the central wedge technique, which I invented in 1995 and published in the plastic surgery textbooks. It is also known as the "V" or wedge technique. Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labioplasty very differently. They essentially trim the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) and leave a long suture line instead of the normal labial edge. Their technique is the same whether a scalpel, scissors, or laser is used. This can lead to scallops and irregularities. In contrast, the central wedge removes triangles of tissue and bring the normal edges together. Thus, the normal labial edges, normal color, and normal anatomy are preserved, but the darkest labial tissue is usually removed. If you have extra tissue on your clitoral hood, it can be reduced it at the same time. No matter the technique, an inexperienced or unskilled surgeon can lead to a high rate of complications, chronic scar discomfort, labial deformities, and further surgery. About 40% of the female genital cases I perform are revisions of labiaplasties and clitoral hoods botched by other doctors. Gary J. Alter, M.D. Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, NY
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