Gary J. Alter, MD, World Leader in Labiaplasty Surgery

Recently, Dr. Gary J.Alter, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Urologist with offices in Manhattan, New York and Beverly Hills, California (altermd.com) developed a new technique of labia minora (inner vaginal lips) reduction called the "Alter labia contouring" procedure. This new procedure preserves the normal contour, color, and anatomy of the labia minora edge.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) November 13, 2004 -- Recently, Dr. Gary J.Alter, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Urologist with offices in Manhattan, New York and Beverly Hills, California (http://www.altermd.com) developed a new technique of labia minora (inner vaginal lips) reduction called the "Alter labia contouring" procedure. This new procedure preserves the normal contour, color, and anatomy of the labia minora edge. The protuberant labium is excised in a "V" manner and the upper and lower edges are sutured together. Therefore, the only suture line visible on the edge is a small transverse line instead of a longitudinal vertical suture line resulting from the amputation technique. This results in normal labia minora in which surgery is essentially undetectable. Excess skin on the sides of the clitoral hood can also be removed without visible scars. Several modifications have also been made that are not yet published. The procedure takes from 1-2 hours and involves very little discomfort. Please email altermd@earthlink.net if you would like more information about his technique.

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces and/or reshapes the labia minora - the skin surrounding the vaginal opening. In most women, the labia minora are seen only when the legs are separated. However in some women, large labia minora are visible when the legs are not apart, or are barely separated, causing embarrassment, self-consciousness, and distancing in relationships. Enlarged labia may also be noticeable in tight fitting pants, and can cause discomfort during intercourse, with clothes, or with exercise. Enlarged labia are usually congenital but may be increased from hormonal changes or childbirth.

Dr. Alter has performed hundreds of labiaplasty procedures and reports that the results are immediate and long lasting with almost 100% patient satisfaction. He published the technique in a major plastic surgical journal and included a chapter on it in the textbook he co-edited entitled Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery of the External Genitalia, (Editors Gary J. Alter and Richard M. Ehrlich, W.B. Saunders and Co, Philadelphia. 1999). Dr. Alters patients come from all around the world, including Asia, Europe, South America, Canada, as well as from throughout the United States. Dr. Alter has developed a world reputation as the Labiaplasty Magician". Unfortunately, most physicians still perform the old amputation technique labiaplasty which leaves a long unnatural labial edge instead of using this new improved technique" states Dr. Alter.

Dr. Alter also performs other female genital surgery including labia majora remodeling, pubic liposuction and lift, reconstruction of the vagina and external genitalia deformities, and clitoral reduction.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Gary J. Alter, MD

416 North Bedford Drive

Suite 400

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

t) 310.275.5566

f) 310.271.0521

e) altermd@earthlink.net

w) http://www.altermd.com

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