Designer vagina. It has a ring to it, doesn’t it? It is a term that has been frequently used by the media to describe the cosmetic surgical intervention of the female genitalia and, more recently, the non-surgical rejuvenation alternatives such as dermal fillers, platelet-rich plasma, chemical peels, and energy-based devices.
However, contrary to popular belief, practitioners treating this area say patients very rarely present to clinic with requests of a ‘designer vagina’ and their concerns usually run deeper than improving just the appearance.
Aesthetic practitioner Dr Shirin Lakhani has worked in women’s health, as a GP, and holds a Diplomate of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She says that when it comes to the intimate area, the main reason women present is to address issues with their functionality. “I would say that for 99% of my patients the motivations to…
