Below-the-belt plastic surgery, including labiaplasty, is growing in popularity. Women turn to these procedures for a host of reasons. Some may be seeking relief from genital pain, while others may have cosmetic concerns about the look of their vagina. Still others may be hoping to enhance their sexual satisfaction.

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure to trim and shape the vagina's inner lips (labia minora), outer lips (labia majora) or both. The labia minora are the inner flaps of skin that cover the clitoris and vagina. The labia majora are the parts of the labia on the outside of the body. The labia may be elongated or asymmetrical as a result of sexual intercourse, childbirth, genetics or the aging process.