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13:00—13:15 L34: Management of Vaginoplasty Complications <br />
Arturo Menchaca, MD (15 Min) <br />
Vaginoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that in the last few years is being <br />
requested with greater frequency. Some authorities state that this <br />
along with labioplasty, are the two cosmetic procedures with the <br />
greatest rate of increase in the recent past. With the increasing number <br />
of procedures and the novelty to many surgeons the complication rate <br />
will likewise increase. To avoid complications it is imperative to clearly <br />
understands what the patient wishes, to assess its validity, to formulate <br />
a plan that include preoperative preparation, precise execution during <br />
the procedure, recognition of complications during the procedure and <br />
postsurgically. Complications during surgery may be obvious and <br />
immediately repaired, other complications will present with time. In this <br />
lecture the most frequent complications will be presented along with <br />
how to avoid them and how to resolve them once they become evident. <br />
Some complications may be avoided in the preconception period and <br />
some will resolution after the procedure. If possible one should activate <br />
the least number of factors in accomplishing the patients desires and <br />
thereby bringing satisfaction and happiness as the end result. Non-surgical<br />
laser treatment being an option in some cases. <br />
13:15 – 13:35 L35: The G-‐Peel: Advanced Vulvar Skin Care <br />
Clara Santos, MD (20 Min) <br />
The concept of anti-‐aging is now more popular than ever all over the <br />
world. <br />
Today everyone wants to look more vibrant and youthful. In recent <br />
years, the quest for beautiful, healthy & vibrant skin has begun to <br />
include patients' strong desire to rejuvenate the intimate areas, like <br />
vulvar skin. <br />
The number of patients seeking vulvar skin rejuvenation has increased <br />
dramatically over the past several years and its popularity is forecasted <br />
to grow significantly over the next five years. <br />
Various pathologies can affect the vulvar skin area, such as: Lichen, <br />
Nevus and Dyschromias; all of which negatively impacts ones self-esteem<br />
and should be treated properly. <br />
This presentation will focus on Dyschromias, especially hyper <br />
pigmentation of the vulva area and its approach and treatment with a <br />
special peel, called G-‐Peel. <br />
The G-‐Peel, is a unique peel that gently lightens this delicate area <br />
through clinic peelings and a home mantainment program. <br />
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