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As more minimally and noninvasive options for genital rejuvenation become available in the outpatient setting, it becomes increasingly important for the dermatologic surgeon to be familiar with these popular procedures.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>OBJECTIVE<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>To familiarize dermatologists with the nonsurgical options available for female genital rejuvenation, patient motivations for pursuing these procedures, relevant anatomy, and potential adverse events.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>MATERIALS AND METHODS<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>A MEDLINE search was performed on nonsurgical female genital rejuvenation from 1989 to 2015, and results are summarized.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Reports of nonsurgical female genital rejuvenation procedures using fractional carbon dioxide lasers, nonablative lasers, monopolar radiofrequency devices, hyaluronic acid fillers, and fat transfer are concisely summarized for the practicing dermatologist.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>CONCLUSION<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Review of the literature revealed expanding options for nonsurgical female genital rejuvenation.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1097\/dss.0000000000000697","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2016,5,12]],"date-time":"2016-05-12T11:41:05Z","timestamp":1463053265000},"page":"1019-1029","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":38,"title":["Emerging Trends in Nonsurgical Female Genital Rejuvenation"],"prefix":"10.1097","volume":"42","author":[{"given":"Monique","family":"Vanaman","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois;"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Joanna","family":"Bolton","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Goldman, Butterwick, Groff, Fabi & Wu, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, San Diego, California;"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Otto","family":"Placik","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Associated Plastic Surgeons, S.C. 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