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This review aims to summarize existing studies on female genital cosmetic surgery in Saudi Arabia, focusing on awareness, attitudes, satisfaction, complications, and ethics.

May 24, 2026Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open ForumOpen Access

Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review of Awareness, Attitudes, Satisfaction, and Clinical Outcomes

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DSD. SawanKing Abdulaziz University DADeama AlghamdiKing Khalid University

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Systematic review assesses awareness and attitudes toward FGCS in Saudi Arabia, suggesting the need for ethical guidelines.

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This review aims to summarize existing studies on female genital cosmetic surgery in Saudi Arabia, focusing on awareness, attitudes, satisfaction, complications, and ethics.
Systematic search of databases including PubMed and Google Scholar up to August 25, 2025.
Inclusion of peer-reviewed English-language studies focused on awareness, attitudes, satisfaction, and complications in Saudi Arabia.
Quality appraisal performed using Joanna Briggs Institute checklists.
Moderate awareness of FGCS among Saudi women at ∼50%, with 19% considering surgery and low uptake at 7-8%.
High satisfaction reported among women who underwent surgery, exceeding 85%.
Minor complications reported in ≤10% of cases, with concerns raised regarding ethical attitudes toward specific procedures.

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Sawan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1296b248a0ea1665673bd6 https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojag089

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