Laura De Rosa

Dr. Laura De Rosa

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Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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19 January 2025 in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Journal Article
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Giovanni BuzzaccariniGiovanni Buzzaccarini
Giovanni Buzzaccarini
RDRebecca Degliuomini
Rebecca Degliuomini
LRLaura De Rosa
Laura De Rosa
SVSilvia Villa
Silvia Villa
SMSilvia Messina
Silvia Messina
SSStefano Salvatore
Stefano Salvatore
The demand for female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) has significantly increased in recent years for two reasons: the advancement of surgical operations and the increased attention to women's esthetic and sexual well‐being. Three authors independently analyzed different databases up to April 1, 2024. They selected the relevant data according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Two team members retrieved and evaluated the full text of the articles for eligibility, extracted the data independently, and included populations, intervention type, and outcomes using a pre‐piloted standard method. Any disagreement over the eligibility of some articles was resolved through discussion with an external collaborator. Considering the growing interest in FGCS procedures, the present review aims to analyze the most up‐to‐date surgical techniques, to provide adequate evidence‐based surgical training, in order to avoid complications. Labiaplasty aims to reduce excess labial tissue. To perform this procedure, it is possible to implement several techniques, that have recently been updated to ensure the lowest rate of complications and the best esthetic result. Vaginoplasty involves strengthening the vaginal wall and repairing vaginal lesions or asymmetries. Perineoplasty, the technique of choice in all scenarios in which perineal trauma occurs, is achieved by strengthening the perineal body and restoring the rectovaginal fascia. Other procedures described are labia majora augmentation, mons pubis surgery, clitoral hood reduction, lipofilling, and hymen reconstruction. Our review emphasizes that robust, evidence‐based training is required before performing such procedures, to avoid ineffective and potentially harmful surgical practices.