Medscape: There are some physicians who feel that this procedure should only be done for reconstructive purposes, such as for prolapsed organs. How do you feel about this criticism? Dr. Walden: When ...

Women are turning from designer bags to designer vaginas to improve their appearance and boost their mental health — which it is scientifically proven to help. Labiaplasty surgery — also known as ...

Labial reduction is a term used to describe any surgical procedure that is intended to reduce the size and volume of the labia minora. The criteria for labial reduction are either functional or ...

Why do women undergo labiaplasty? Women who have had the procedure explain. (Photo: Illustration by Nathalie Cruz for Yahoo/Photo: Getty Images) Emily Gavaldon says she’s never felt comfortable with ...

Which plastic surgery procedures are high up on Americans’ list? Americans are putting their best face and body forward as annual plastic surgery rates have climbed 3 percent over the last year. Two ...

My first memory of experiencing shame over my labia was in my 7th grade health class. Just to ensure the sexual health unit was as hellish as possible, the kids in my class were seated alternating boy ...

One of my biggest questions for society these days is, “Why is there only one standard of beauty?” It seems that with the help of my plastic surgeon colleagues, young women everywhere are morphing ...

Modern plastic surgery isn’t just about stealing Jennifer Aniston’s nose and Angelina Jolie’s luscious lips. These days, doctors offer nips and tucks designed to give you a boost in the bedroom — and ...

Labiaplasty, a procedure done to reduce the size of the labia minora in women, is one of the most common female genital aesthetic surgeries, says Jennifer L. Walden, MD, a plastic surgeon with a ...