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Campaigner Urges Ban on Labiaplasty After Severe Complications

1/24/2026

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A woman who underwent labiaplasty at age 22 now campaigns to ban labiaplasty after severe complications, including ongoing pain.
Campaigners, including Dr. Kate Goldie Townsend, say labiaplasty shares risks with female genital mutilation, such as infection and psychological harm.
The charity The Vavengers wants labiaplasty criminalized like FGM, citing social media normalization.
The UK government has no plans to ban labiaplasty, which remains legal for consenting adults.

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Story summary

A woman who underwent labiaplasty at age 22 now campaigns to ban labiaplasty after severe complications, including ongoing pain.
Campaigners, including Dr. Kate Goldie Townsend, say labiaplasty shares risks with female genital mutilation, such as infection and psychological harm.
The charity The Vavengers wants labiaplasty criminalized like FGM, citing social media normalization.
The UK government has no plans to ban labiaplasty, which remains legal for consenting adults.