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Labioplasty: Risky cosmetic genital surgery for women
BBC ^ | November 11, 2009 | BBC News

Posted on 11/12/2009 9:35:12 AM PST by Senator Goldwater

Women are undergoing surgery to create perfect genitalia amid a "shocking" lack of information on the potential risks of the procedure, a report says.

Research published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology also questions the very notion of aesthetically pleasing genitals.

Operations to improve the appearance of the sex organs for both psychological and physical reasons are on the rise.

But surgeons said the report overplayed the risks of an established procedure.

Researchers from University College London reviewed all the existing studies on cosmetic labial surgery - which generally involves reducing the amount of tissue that protrudes from the lips which cover the vagina. They found there had been little work to document any longer-term side effects.

Labioplasty, as it is known, costs about £3,000 privately and is offered for a variety of reasons: some women complain that wearing tight clothes or riding a bike is uncomfortable, while others say they are embarrassed in front of a sexual partner.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: cosmetic; cosmeticsurgery; genitalia; labioplasty; napl; plasticsurgery; vanity
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Speaking from a man's perspective, ALL of them in their natural state are "aesthetically" pleasing.

At a minimum.

1 posted on 11/12/2009 9:35:13 AM PST by Senator Goldwater
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To: Senator Goldwater

TTIUWP


2 posted on 11/12/2009 9:36:16 AM PST by buccaneer81 (ECOMCON)
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To: Senator Goldwater

Woo-hoo! Well-said,”Senator”! ;)


3 posted on 11/12/2009 9:36:49 AM PST by gimme1ibertee ("In a time of universal deceit,telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act"-G. Orwell)
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To: Senator Goldwater

If only we could give one to the White House...


4 posted on 11/12/2009 9:37:01 AM PST by jessduntno (TOTUS fails and POtuS becomes a phuttering stuck.)
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To: buccaneer81

We DO NOT need to go there. The thread will be pulled in less than a heartbeat.


5 posted on 11/12/2009 9:37:32 AM PST by Pistolshot (Brevity: Saying a lot, while saying very little.)
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To: Pistolshot
The thread will be pulled in less than a heartbeat.

I'm amazed that it's still up.

6 posted on 11/12/2009 9:38:18 AM PST by buccaneer81 (ECOMCON)
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To: Senator Goldwater

O RLY?
7 posted on 11/12/2009 9:39:03 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper (Alleged shooter allegedly tied allegedly to alleged mosque allegedly of alleged 9/11 alleged hijacke)
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To: jessduntno

It never fails to amaze me at how shallow a society can get......who would even think of something like this?


8 posted on 11/12/2009 9:39:25 AM PST by estrogen (time to fight)
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To: Senator Goldwater
Turning a sows ear into a silk purse.

9 posted on 11/12/2009 9:40:06 AM PST by I see my hands (_8(|)
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To: estrogen
...who would even think of something like this?

Plastic surgeons and porn stars.

10 posted on 11/12/2009 9:40:35 AM PST by buccaneer81 (ECOMCON)
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To: estrogen
.....who would even think of something like this?

Women who see themselves as less than pleasing. Or controlling men who manipulate women into thinking they are less than pleased with their own body

11 posted on 11/12/2009 9:41:26 AM PST by Pistolshot (Brevity: Saying a lot, while saying very little.)
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To: Senator Goldwater

TMI


12 posted on 11/12/2009 9:41:30 AM PST by faucetman (Just the facts ma'am, just the facts)
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To: estrogen

“It never fails to amaze me at how shallow a society can get......who would even think of something like this?”

Agreed...and I’m wondering how that European socialized medicine thingy covers it...doesn’t seem to be a necessity, does it? They have waiting lines for broken legs for cripes sake...


13 posted on 11/12/2009 9:41:48 AM PST by jessduntno (TOTUS fails and POtuS becomes a phuttering stuck.)
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To: Senator Goldwater

Operations to improve the appearance of the sex organs for both psychological and physical reasons are on the rise.

I can’t think of one whose appearance I found less than acceptable. I would say all of them were equally attractive. What exactly would you change?


14 posted on 11/12/2009 9:42:44 AM PST by equalitybeforethelaw
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To: Senator Goldwater

Wow!! And i thought the whole “pet rock” craze was an exercise in stupity!!!


15 posted on 11/12/2009 9:43:12 AM PST by DustyMoment (FloriDUH - proud inventors of pregnant/hanging chads and judicide!!)
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To: Pistolshot; buccaneer81
We DO NOT need to go there.

Lighten up, Pistolshot! I bet even the Admin Moderator appreciates a cute beaver.

16 posted on 11/12/2009 9:43:22 AM PST by Nervous Tick (Stop dissing drunken sailors! At least they spend their OWN money.)
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Seriously, as a woman, my opinion is that it is a sad attempt to remain as close to adolescence as possible. It is really pathetic. I am all for a chin tuck, facial peel, etc. But this, I would never consider such a procedure.


17 posted on 11/12/2009 9:43:24 AM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: Senator Goldwater

I guess we can’t ask for pictures on this thread...


18 posted on 11/12/2009 9:44:30 AM PST by strider44
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Wow!! And i thought the whole “pet rock” craze was an exercise in stupity!!!

I can sell you an old "mood ring." ;-)

19 posted on 11/12/2009 9:45:17 AM PST by buccaneer81 (ECOMCON)
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To: strider44

before and after shots would be particularly helpful...


20 posted on 11/12/2009 9:45:45 AM PST by strider44
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