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Women's reasons for pursuing the procedure have been thoroughly documented in the literature, but other preoperative aspects are less well defined. These include women's expected outcomes, concerns about having the surgery, and the impacts of support from others in their personal lives as well as their treating team.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objectives<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The aim of this study was to explore women's preoperative labiaplasty experiences, particularly expectations, concerns, and interpersonal support.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Semistructured interviews were completed with 15 adult women in the United States and Australia who had undergone a labia minora reduction. The women were asked about their motivations for having a labiaplasty, expected outcomes, concerns regarding surgery, and support received from family members, friends, and the treating surgeon. 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