Bulent Cihantimur¹ and Gina Moret Nesi²*

¹Plastic Surgeon, Estetik International Quasar Clinic, Fulya Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkey
²Practitioner, Estetik International Quasar Clinic, Fulya Mahallesi, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey

*Corresponding Author: Gina Moret Nesi, Practitioner, Estetik International Quasar Clinic, Fulya Mahallesi, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.

Received: November 06, 2023; Published: November 27, 2023

Abstract

Background: The recent studies in the field of genital rejuvenation focus on novel techniques that enable use of more permanent, easier and practical applications.

Objectives: To perform genital area rejuvenation, by using the individual's own fat tissue and Argon plasma energy, named as Argon and Fat Genital Rejuvenation, with the advantage of a short recovery period and a minimally invasive approach.

Methods: A total of 114 female patients with no prior history of genital rejuvenation surgery were included. Argon plasma energy was applied to labium majora for genital area rejuvenation and lifting effect along with autologous fat transfer. All patients were preoperatively evaluated with The Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS) and re-evaluated with FGSIS on 6-12 months after the surgery.

Results: The parameters 1, 2, 3 and 7 of the FGSIS parameters increased at the postoperative 6^th month compared to the baseline values. The mean FGSIS score was 18.5 ± 1.3 in the pre-treatment period, and this value increased to 20.3 ± 1.4 and 22.1 ± 1.6 at the 6^th and 12^th months after the treatment, respectively. The mean scores in the two periods after treatment were also significantly higher than the pre-treatment score.

Conclusions: The use of autologous fat transfer and Argon plasma energy, so called Argon Plasma and Fat concept for genital area, in the labia majora augmentation and rejuvenation appears to be a safe technique enabling an autologous fat tissue transfer and offering a high patient satisfaction and a minimally invasive approach than the surgical procedures.

 Keywords: Argon Plasma; Genital Rejuvenation; Labium Majus; Fat Transfer; FGSIS

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Citation

Citation: Bulent Cihantimur and Gina Moret Nesi. “Clinical Advancements in Genital Rejuvenation: Harnessing Argon Plasma and Fat Grafting for Optimal Outcomes”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 7.12 (2023): 65-69.

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Copyright: © 2023 Bulent Cihantimur and Gina Moret Nesi. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.