Let’s be honest, there is a lot going on down there and it’s not always pretty! Over the last five years the interest in vaginal rejuvenation and labiaplasty has skyrocketed. Professional websites, such as labiaplasty.com are reporting a monthly average of 40,500 visits in 2007 compared to a monthly average of only 8000 visits in 2002. Laser hair removal visits have increased by 700% in ten years. Feminine hygiene products as well as “HIS AND HERS” sexual lubricants are now prime time mainstream commercials. Whether your issue is laxity, asymmetry, excess skin, an abundance of pubic hair, hyperactive sweat glands or odor it is safe to say that our panties may be hiding more than we care to admit!
The smell of sweat might be an aphrodisiac to some, but “sweaty Betty” does not do it for most. Controlling odor and excessive sweating is now a multi-million dollar industry. Over the counter lubricants, hygiene products bring in revenues of $105 million annually. BOTOX has been effectively used to control hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) for years. It has now reached new “lows” currently being used to treat perineal sweat glands. Sweet Spot™ Labs has created a line of personal care items to keep you clean, refreshed and smelling your best. Their “on the go wipettes” are a must have for any woman who enjoys spontaneous fun! I will bet everyone who works at FUZION has them in their handbag AT ALL TIMES! Sweet Spot has a full line of pH balanced products made specifically for your most intimate areas. These products are designed not to irritate, dry or abrade your skin. As they say “cleanliness is next to fabulousness!”
This is not the sexual revolution where “au naturale” rules the roost, we live in an era when grooming is queen. The days of the “thigh coat” are long gone (thank goodness), now women, and men, are trimming up and lasering down. Laser hair removal is an effective way to permanently reduce hair growth all over the body. Laser technology is more cost effective in the long run than electrolysis or waxing and significantly reduces the risk of unsightly ingrown hairs. There are some things that you should know prior to embarking on a laser hair removal journey. It does not treat white or gray hair. It requires a series of six, or more, treatments. Hormones play a part in hair growth cycles. Pregnancy, menopause and changes in estrogen will affect your results. Laser hair removal, with FUZION’s technology, can treat all skin types safely – you can even be tan! The most common nether-region treatment is the “brazillian,” my only word of caution is that you will not have any hair; not now or when you are older so make sure it is a look that you want to live with.
The feminine wrinkles and folds that make up our external genitalia are formed early in fetal development. They are about as unique as a fingerprint. The old line “you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all” does not hold true here! Typically, the labia majora, or the most outer set, is larger and bears hair. The labia minora are the smaller, internal lips. In some women the inner most set is larger and often asymmetrical. Aging affects your vagina too! The drop off in estrogen, progesterone and testosterone can wreak havoc on your vaginal health. I am not writing to depress you, but declines in hormone levels can cause dryness, laxity, incontinence, vaginitis, loss of libido… and the list goes on! At FUZION we offer full service vaginal rejuvenation programs these include: Mons pubis liposuction, surgical labiaplasty, laser labia tightening and non-surgical clitoral or labial enhancement. Some of these issues require surgical intervention, but when it comes to intimate pleasures we do what we have to do!
Labiaplasty:
Labia minora reduction: Reduction of the inner lips or labia minora is the most commonly requested procedure in female aesthetic genital surgery. There are two commonly used procedures which consist of trimming the excess labial tissue along the edge of the labia minora which is often actually a “Y” shaped incision line as frequently the excess labia minora extend toward the clitoral hood. This procedure is best for more complicated or extensive surgeries or in patients who have longer labia minora. For patients with shorter labia minora, there is another procedure which involves taking a V-shaped section out of the most prominent portion of the labia then suturing the incision closed. Both procedures are usually performed with absorbable sutures. Either general anesthesia, local anesthesia with sedation, or local anesthesia with topical anesthesia prior to injection can be used.
Labia majora reduction:
Reduction of the outer lips or labia majora is less commonly requested but patients with this request often complain of an abnormal bulge in swimming suits or tight jeans due to overly large labia majora. Reduction of the labia majora can be performed using a wedge excision of the excess tissue with the incision along the length of the labia minora.
Clitoral hood reduction:
Reduction of the clitoral hood is usually performed for functional reasons with the goal to allow increased clitoral stimulation for sexual pleasure, or to improve the appearance of the genital area. It is a good idea to only reduce the outer hood and to do so in a fashion whereby scar contracture would not lead to problems near the clitoris. It is important for sexual functioning that the clitoris not be encumbered by thick or scarred tissue. It is also advisable to avoid scars close to the clitoris if possible.
Mons pubis reduction or SmartLipo MPX:
Reduction of the mons pubis is generally requested by patients who have massive weight reduction often after gastric bypass surgery. They have ptosis (drooping) and excess tissue in this area which requires direct wedge excision usually in a transverse direction. For those without skin excess, liposuction of the mons pubis is effective. SmartLipo MPX is an effective way to reduce the prominence of the mons while tightening the overlying skin. If the patient is undergoing an abdominoplasty, wedge resection of the fat pad through the lower abdominal incision is effective.
We understand that women are complicated, but treating your sweet spot right doesn’t have to be! FUZION’s medical professionals are capable of answering your most intimate questions. Beauty should come from within so start at the bottom!
