Dr Oseka Onuma – BSc. (Hons), MJur, CCST, MBBS, FRANZCOG, FRCOG – is a highly sought after and respected specialist cosmetic gynaecologist and pelvic reconstruction surgeon. Women from across Australia and the world choose Dr Onuma because of his surgical skill but also because of his excellent reputation in empowering women with knowledge, choice and world-class care.
Whether it’s problems related to urinary incnotinence, pelvic organ prolapse, reduced sensation or pain during intercourse, age-related loss of function of the vaginal and vulvar structures, labial dicomfort or protrusion, or simply a desire to change the look of the female genitalia, Dr Onuma listens to his patients and provides them with viable solutions.
‘I believe in empowering women through knowledge, choice and access to world-class care,’ says Dr Onuma.
‘Many people say “it’s all part of being a woman” and “just put up with it”, but why should you, when you have options?’
Oversized, elongated or asymmetrical labia minora can also lead to aesthetic concerns and self-consciousness. It can cause discomfort during sex and hinder certain activities such as bike riding and horse riding, and often makes wearing certain clothes such as swimwear, jeans or tights uncomfortable.
‘Genital surgery can increase a woman’s confidence in herself and her relationships,’ Dr Onuma explains. ‘Women may not find it easy to talk to strangers, doctors or friends about a loose vagina, labial discomfort or lack of vaginal sensation but these issues need to be raised and explored in order to provide the options for improving quality of life.’
‘Some women live with the discomfort of oversized labia for many years, and often when they come to see me for a labiaplasty they have only recently become aware they can have something done to improve the situation,’ he says.
In some cases, functional and cosmetic concerns go hand-in-hand in genital surgery. The shape and anatomy of genitalia is unique to every woman and the effects of child bearing and age can take their toll on some women more than others.
Many women suffer problems with their genitalia after childbirth that can contribute to feelings of self-consciousness and affect their relationship with sexual partners.
‘With childbirth, the shape and tone of vaginal tissue changes, sometimes results in embarrassment or loss of sexual satisfaction,’ Dr Onuma says. ‘After childbirth, there can sometimes be a reduced ability to contract the vaginal walls and a feeling of “looseness” or reduced sensation during intercourse.’
‘Each patient will have different motivations, concerns and expectations in seeking genital surgery,’ Dr Onuma explains. ‘It is important to listen to the concerns of the individual patient, assess them with appropriate examinations and offer a series of potential solutions.’
There are a number of options available, both surgical and non-surgical, to address these problems. Taking action can help restore self-confidence, boost self-image and improve quality of life.
