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When asked about the effects of genital surgery on sexuality and body image, Dr. Freistag responded, "I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, these are people who are genuinely concerned about their sexual health and freedom. On the other hand, there are clients who base their self-esteem on approval of their sexual partners. I want clients to enjoy their sexual experiences but do not intend to alter the genitals of those who might regret it later on."

Genital surgery is not reserved for individuals needing gender reassignment. Gender reassignment is a valid means by which to transform the external human body, and is little different from breast augmentation. However, labiaplasty has become increasingly common among female plastic surgery clients. Labiaplasty sometimes entails shrinking the vaginal lips, but in many cases involves labia enhancement. Fitzpatrick (2008) describes a disturbing new trend among teenage girls who are dissatisfied with their labia even before they have gotten to know what sexuality means and how their own body responds to sexual stimulation. Psychological and social problems aside, "women may experience scarring, chronic pain, obstetric risks or reduced sexual pleasure," (Fitzpatrick 2008).

Plastic surgeons refer to the practice of genital surgery for women as Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery (FGCS). However disruptive to sexual self-esteem needless genital surgery may be, the procedures can enormously benefit those who suffered from involuntary genital mutilation. A Reuters press report details the experiences of women from Burkina Faso whose tribal traditions condoned genital mutilation. Far from the mainly benign effects of male circumcision, female genital mutilation can completely diminish the pleasure of sex to the point where intimate encounters may be thoroughly "painful," (Schwarz 2007). Genital mutilation is a form of surgery that diminishes pleasure, and the reconstructive version can help victims regain their interest in sex and renew appreciation for their bodies.

References

Fitzpatrick, L. (2008). Plastic Surgery Below the Belt. Time. Retrieved Feb 25, 2009 at http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1859937,00.html

Freistag, A. Interview data.

Labiaplasty." Retrieved Feb 25, 2009 at http://www.labiaplastysurgeon.com/

Schwarz, N. (2007). BURKINA FASO: Genital Surgery Helps Burkina's Mutilated Women. The Female Genital Cutting Education and Networking Project. Retrieved Feb 25, 2009 at http://fgmnetwork.org/news/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1187811902&archive=&template

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