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Current treatments (lubricants, hormone creams, and laser) are temporary, have drawbacks, or lack clear guidelines. Autologous fat grafting (AFG) enables safe volumization, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) promotes tissue repair, but evidence for their combination here is scarce.<\/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 the clinical efficacy and safety of AFG combined with PRP in female external genitalia and vaginal rejuvenation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A retrospective study included 38 patients (January 2020 to December 2024) with genital\/vaginal aging who received combined AFG (mons pubis, labia majora, G-spot, and perineum) and PRP. Postoperative evaluations were performed with the Vaginal Laxity Questionnaire (VLQ) and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and complication monitoring was conducted.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Postoperative VLQ scores rose from 2.45 \u00b1 0.81 to 5.03 \u00b1 1.15 (P = .027). All 6 dimensions of the FSFI (sexual interest, sexual arousal, vaginal lubrication, orgasm, sexual satisfaction, and dyspareunia) and the total FSFI score also significantly improved (all P &amp;lt; .05), with a mean total FSFI increase of 9.0 \u00b1 2.3 points (a \u22654-point increase is clinically meaningful); 92.1% (35\/38) were \u201cvery satisfied\u201d with appearance\/tightness. Only 2 (5.3%) experienced mild redness (resolved with oral antibiotics); no severe complications occurred.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this small cohort with limited follow-up, AFG combined with PRP treatment appears to improve the external appearance of female external genitalia and vaginal aging and enhance genital function, improve patient-reported sexual function (based on FSFI) and reduce urinary system problems.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Level of Evidence<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>4 (Therapeutic)<\/jats:p>\n                  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