In this episode of Collaboration Over Competition, host Dr. Genevieve F-Caron travels to Chicago to sit down with acclaimed plastic surgeon Dr. Otto Placik for a candid and in-depth discussion on labiaplasty. Together, they trace the procedure’s evolution from its early days of limited awareness to its growing acceptance in both medical practice and patient demand.

Dr. Placik shares his experiences with surgical techniques like the wedge and trim, the importance of patient education, and insights from his published studies on sensitivity, childbirth, aesthetics, and public perception. The conversation also explores future directions of the field, from fat transfer to addressing misconceptions spread on social media.

Balancing professional expertise with real patient stories, this episode highlights both the aesthetic and functional dimensions of labiaplasty — while also touching on the cultural and personal aspects that make it such a meaningful subject.