Are you considering having labiaplasty? While you are thinking about the procedure, you’re probably also taking into consideration who should perform your labiaplasty procedure: a cosmetic surgeon or an OB-GYN? This question is a very valid one and is often asked by women who are considering the labiaplasty or other cosmetic vaginal surgery procedures. Fortunately, Dr. Christy Walker, a dual board-certified cosmetic surgeon and OB-GYN, offers the best of both worlds.
What Is the Difference Between OB-GYNs and Cosmetic Surgeons?
An OB-GYN is a medical doctor with specific and specialized education and board certification in the care of women’s reproductive health, including organs and tissues. As a result, OB-GYNs have experience and training in vaginal structures, such as the labia.
Cosmetic surgeons are medical doctors who must undergo the same education requirements as other doctors. These requirements include medical school and residency programs, fellowships and certification. Cosmetic surgeons are also often required to participate in fellowships that focus on their specialty area.
During their course of education, cosmetic surgeons learn the surgical techniques and procedures to not only improve aesthetics and appearance, but also to repair damaged tissues.
Find the Right Doctor
When seeking out a doctor to perform your labiaplasty or other cosmetic vaginal surgery procedure, you should:
- Research their credentials and experience. Look on your state’s medical board website for licensing information and certifications.
- Find out how long they have been in practice and how long have they been practicing the labiaplasty and cosmetic vaginal surgery procedures.
- Ask for and review patient testimonials.
- Schedule a consultation and be prepared to ask questions about the procedure, recovery period and post-op results.
The Best of Both Worlds
Choosing Walker as your doctor will give you both an OB-GYN and a cosmetic surgeon. Walker has both the highly specialized knowledge and education of the vagina and its structures and the training and skills necessary to perform surgery.
In fact, she completed a post-residency Clinical Fellowship Training Program in Cosmetic Surgery through the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in 2014, as one of only 18 physicians chosen annually to participate in this training. She also holds the distinction of being dual-board-certified as a gynecologist and cosmetic surgeon by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Want to learn more about why Walker is your best choice for the labiaplasty procedure? Call 469-238-8084 today for a consultation.
