Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Correction Surgery, Clitoral And Labia Reconstruction / Restoration Surgery - Mumbai, India

Table Of Contents

• About FGM Surgery
• Brief Surgeon' Profile
• Objectives of Clitoral Restoration Surgery
• Results Of FGM Surgery (Clitoral Restoration Surgery)
• Limitations Of FGM Surgery (Clitoral Restoration Surgery)
• More About FGM Surgery (Clitoral Restoration Surgery)
• Other Surgical Procedures that can be combined with FGM Surgery (Clitoral Restoration Surgery)
• Cost of FGM Surgery (Clitoral Restoration Surgery)

About FGM Surgery :

FGM surgery is alternately named as :

• Female Genital Mutilation Reversal Surgery.

• Clitoral Restoration Surgery.

• Clitoral Reconstruction Surgery.

UNICEF defines Female Genital Mutilation as, "partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons".

It can be further understood as, partial or complete removal of clitoris and further forceful mutilation of the surrounding area, it is normally referred to as FGM or Female Genital Mutilation.

Where only the clitoris has been mutilated it is called as Clitoridectomy in medical terms.

The terms Clitoral Reconstruction Surgery, Clitoral Restoration Surgery, FGM Surgery are used interchangeably and mean the same.

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is more prominent in African countries between the Atlantic Coast To The Horn Of Africa.

A few of these countries are :

Brief Surgeon' Profile :

FGM Surgery is performed by specially trained Super-specialist Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons.

Senior Super-specialist Female Plastic Surgeon is available - She Is A Pioneer In FGM Surgery In India.

• Qualifications : M.B.B.S., M.S. (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery), D.N.B (Plastic Surgery).

• Experience : More than 20 years.

• Training(s) : Internationally trained at Italy, Spain and Canada. Leading authority on an array of cases in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

• Associations : Own independent setup and also currently associated with a leading and reputed large super-speciality hospital in Mumbai, India as a senior plastic surgeon.

• Memberships : Board Certified and member of many medical associations in India and abroad.

Objectives of Clitoral Restoration Surgery :

• Improve women's pleasure.

• Recovery Of Confidence, Identity, Equality and Genuine Happiness.

• Getting over the fear of rejection.

• Positive Outlook Towards Life.

• Relief From Pain.

• Surgical Correction Of Other Underlying Medical Conditions Present Due To FGM.

The major concerns and objectives of FGM Surgery remain :

• Restoration of sexual pleasure of women who had been the victims of Female Genital Mutilation - FGM, providing them with a fresh lease of satisfactory sex life.

• Surgically reconstruct or restore the clitoris which had been mutilated or cut as a result of FGM ritual during the childhood.

• Restoration of Full or partial clitoral sensation which had been lost due to FGM.

Results Of FGM Surgery (Clitoral Restoration Surgery) :

• Results have so far been encouraging.

• The results have been spectacular in many cases.

• Many who had infrequent orgasm began to experience regular orgasm.

Limitations Of FGM Surgery (Clitoral Restoration Surgery) :

To understand the limitations of FGM surgery for clitoral reconstruction it is important that we understand the four categories / types of FGM

According to WHO following are the FOUR types of FGM :

• Type 1: This is the partial or total removal of the clitoral glans (the external and visible part of the clitoris, which is a sensitive part of the female genitals), and/or the prepuce/clitoral hood (the fold of skin surrounding the clitoral glans).

• Type 2: This is the partial or total removal of the clitoral glans and the labia minora (the inner folds of the vulva), with or without removal of the labia majora (the outer folds of skin of the vulva).

• Type 3: Also known as infibulation, this is the narrowing of the vaginal opening through the creation of a covering seal. The seal is formed by cutting and repositioning the labia minora, or labia majora, sometimes through stitching, with or without removal of the clitoral prepuce/clitoral hood and glans.

• Type 4: This includes all other harmful procedures to the female genitalia for non-medical purposes, e.g., pricking, piercing, incising, scraping and cauterizing the genital area.

Understandably there are limitations to the success of this surgery.

In severe cases of FGM where the clitoris has been removed totally from its root it may not be possible to restore the clitoris and provide a positive outcome of the surgery. This, however, is a subjective issue and does not apply to all women affected by FGM.

The surgoen has to do an assessment and advise the patient accordingly, patients can not self examine and determine.

At Indosurgery all FGM patients are advised suitably before undergoing the surgery about the chances of its success and what to expect after the surgery.

This varies from patient to patient, based on her condition.

We take ample care before asking the patient to travel to India for FGM Surgery. Her case is clinically examined by the surgeons carefully on the basis of her current health, extent of mutilation, expected results etc. and only then is she suitably advised by the surgeon.

Everything is based on the assessment which is, in turn, based on the information provided by the patient.

We would not want any patient to travel to India, Mumbai and return disappointed.

More About FGM Surgery (Clitoral Restoration Surgery) :

• The surgery takes upto 90 minutes to perform under suitable anaesthesia.

• The patient is mobile after a few hours.

• Released from the hospital next morning.

• Can travel in the next 2 to 3 days.

• The recovery period - complete healing takes between a fortnight to three weeks.

• Telephonic Support by surgeon available after departure - if required.

Other Surgical Procedures that can be combined with FGM Surgery (Clitoral Restoration Surgery) :

There are many surgical procedures that can be done in the same session along with the FGM Surgery. If combined together not only it saves time and money but also reduces the trauma.

Following surgical procedures can be included.

• Vaginal Rejuvenation.

• Vaginoplasty.

• Labiaplasty.

• Breast Implant Surgery.

• Breast Lift Surgery.

• Breast Reduction Surgery.

• Tummy Tuck.

• Liposuction (Fat suction surgery).

Patients can always discuss about the possibilities with the surgeon before coming to India and have a fair idea about the feasibility, time and costs.

Cost of FGM Surgery (Clitoral Restoration Surgery) :

The costs are reasonable and transparent and dependent on the condition of the patient.

International Patients will need a "Medical VISA" on the basis of the recommendation of the operating surgeon.

Patients can CONTACT US for patient specific costs and any other information.

Quality Assurance - Safety and service quality parameters :

• Surgeries at ISO 9001-2008 certified and NABH accredited set up.

• No compromise on safety and quality.

• Surgeries ONLY at a proper well equipped hospital with a full-fledged Operation Theatre and Nursing Care for safe and comfortable Over Night Stay.

• Only FDA approved and medical council approved Surgical Procedures and Cosmetic Treatments are performed by Plastic Surgeons.

• Excellent Clinical Standards - CLEAN and SANITIZED environments.

• Excellent Hygiene.

• Good quality of equipments.

• Good Quality Of Implants and Consumables.

• Latest Technology, Training And Know How.

• 100% Transparency and no hidden costs what-so-ever.

• Costs are reasonable - neither the cheapest and nor exorbitant. Quality always comes at a cost.

• Our services are currently available in Mumbai, India only.

Broad category of procedures at Indosurgery :

• Cosmetic Surgeries - These are surgical procedures for example - Face Procedures, Breast Surgeries, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Butt Lift, Vaginal Rejuvenation, Restoration of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) etc.

• Cosmetic Treatments - These are non surgical procedures for example Botox, Facial dermal fillers, Laser Treatments etc.

• Plastic Surgeries - These are reconstructive surgeries for example skin grafting, breast reconstruction, etc.