Accessing Photos of the V Technique for Labiaplasty
I cannot provide actual photographs of the V technique procedure, as the medical literature provided does not contain images and I cannot generate, display, or link to medical procedure photographs.
What the V Technique (V-Plasty) Involves
The V technique, also called V-plasty or central wedge resection, removes a V-shaped wedge of tissue from the labia minora while preserving the natural pigmented edge, offering superior aesthetic outcomes compared to simple amputation methods. 1
Technical Description of the V-Plasty Procedure
The V-plasty technique preserves the delicate free edge of the labia minora, which is a key aesthetic advantage over traditional longitudinal resection methods 2
This approach removes excess tissue in a wedge pattern while maintaining the natural border and pigmentation of the labial edge 1
The extended central wedge labia minora resection is commonly used but may limit options for addressing excess clitoral hood tissue if present 3
The technique can be combined with clitoral hood reduction when indicated, though this requires careful surgical planning 3
Where to Find Procedural Images
To access actual photographs or illustrations of the V technique, you should:
Consult plastic surgery textbooks that include chapters on aesthetic genital surgery, which typically contain detailed surgical illustrations 3, 1
Review the original published articles describing the technique, particularly those in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthétique, which often include figures and diagrams 1, 4, 2
Attend professional surgical education courses that provide didactic instruction with visual materials for labiaplasty techniques 5
Access institutional or professional society resources through plastic surgery organizations that maintain educational image libraries for members 3
Important Anatomical Considerations
The sensory innervation patterns of the clitoris and surrounding structures must be thoroughly understood before performing any labiaplasty technique to avoid denervation injury 5
Preoperative neurosensory mapping of the dorsal clitoral nerve branches should be considered to prevent sexual dysfunction 5
The V-plasty approach generally avoids violation of sensory innervation patterns better than simple amputation techniques 5