Background: Adolescents constitute a unique group of labia minora hypertrophy patients, but the necessity and benefits of labiaplasty for adolescents remain controversial.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to summarize the surgical indications, the details of the treatment procedure, postoperative complications, and therapeutic outcomes of labiaplasty in the adolescent population.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed of adolescent patients aged <18 years old who underwent labiaplasty between January 2016 and May 2022. Patient characteristics, surgical method, concomitant procedures, procedure side, operative time, complications, and follow-up data were recorded.
Results: A total of 12 patients aged <18 years were included in this study. All procedures were performed for functional reasons. The mean [standard deviation] operative time was 61.75 [20.77] minutes (range, 38-114 minutes). Unilateral labia minora hematoma within 24 hours occurred in 2 of the 12 patients (16.7%) and surgical evacuations were performed immediately. All patients were followed up electronically at 42.33 [16.88] months (range, 14-67 months). Notably, 83.33% (10/12) of patients reported being very satisfied, and 16.67% (2/12) of patients were satisfied. There was no patient dissatisfaction. Preoperative discomfort was completely resolved in 9 patients (75.00%) and significantly improved in 3 patients (25.00%). Furthermore, no patients indicated that symptoms were not improved or made worse.
Conclusions: In the adolescent population, severe hypertrophy of the labia minora and the clitoral hood will cause discomfort, affecting the quality of life and mental health. Therefore, labiaplasty is a safe and effective procedure in adolescents to improve genital appearance and quality of life.
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