Our aim was to systematically review the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in a
variety of settings. Weighted prevalence estimate and 95% confidence intervals in each …

Modern women feel compelled to meet near-impossible standards of beauty. For many, this
pursuit ultimately culminates in cosmetic surgery–a radical form of beautification that is …

Background Little prospective data exists regarding the procedures constituting female
genital plastic/cosmetic surgery (FGPS). Objectives To evaluate whether the procedures of …

Background Many studies of techniques to reduce the labia minora have been published in
recent decades, including case reports and retrospective case series. However, to date …

Background An increasing number of women are undergoing labiaplasty procedures;
however, very little is known about the psychological factors that motivate women to seek out …

The study investigated the effectiveness of a very brief video aimed at increasing adolescent
girls' knowledge of the variation in normal female genital appearance and improving their …

Labiaplasty (also known as labia minora reduction) is attracting increasing attention in the
media and in online forums. Controversy exists among health-care professionals on how to …

Background: In recent years, labiaplasty has jumped in popularity, despite opposition to the
procedure. In 2007, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists declared the …

Background The demand for labiaplasty has increased rapidly over recent years; however,
very little is known about the experiences women have undergoing this surgery or the …

Aesthetic alteration of the genitalia is increasingly sought by women unhappy with the size,
shape, and appearance of their vulva. Although the labia minora are usually the focus of …