About this episode
Welcome to episode 156 of the Sexology Podcast ! T oday I’m delighted to welcome Dr. JoAnna Nguyen to the podcast . I n this episode Dr. Nguyen speaks to me about labi a surgery, why people have the surgery, how common it is and looking at the process of the surgery. Dr. JoAnna Nguyen is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Los Angeles, California, with expertise in all fields of plastic surgery, including aesthetic, reconstructive, pediatric, hand, and burn surgery. She has a particular interest in aesthetic surgery of the eyes and face, breast surgery and labiaplasty. Dr. Nguyen is also passionate about skincare and has extensive experience with non-surgical treatments such as lasers, peels, and topical treatments. Dr. Nguyen was born and raised in beautiful Southern California. Spoiled by the perennial sunny weather in Huntington Beach, her curiosity for the seasons led her to the the East Coast, where she attended Boston University. There she graduated Summa Cum Laude with dual degrees in Psychology and Biology with a Specialization in Neuroscience. After volunteering with a non-profit organization that provides plastic surgery to children in need, Dr. Nguyen’s interest in plastic surgery was ignited. Having experienced her fair share of Boston weather, Dr. Nguyen was drawn to the sunshine of Miami where she received her Doctorate in Medicine (M.D) from the Univeristy of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She returned home to Southern California to complete a one year clinical research fellowship in reconstructive plastic surgery at the University of Southern California. During that year, she was the driving force behind 23 research projects, presented at numerous national meetings, and published over 11 manuscripts. She then went on to complete six years of formal plastic and reconstructive surgical training at the prestigious plastic and reconstructive surgery program at USC. During her training, Dr. Nguyen operated at premier hospitals on the west coast, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and USC Keck Medical Center. Dr. Nguyen lives with her husband and daughter in Los Angeles and in her free time, she enjoys exercising, cooking, listening to music, and traveling. In This Episode You Will Hear: Is there a medical guideline to how labi a sh o uld look? How labia surgery is much more common now than in the past How can women realize the difference between a medical and aesthetic issue? Is this a common surgery in Los Angeles? Looking at the process of the surgery The risk involved with the surgery Looking at sexual health issues, are there side effects? The age range of people participating in this surgery Can you have this surgery after having a child? 101 Ways t o Keep Your Relationship Hot http://www.sexologypodcast.com/subscribe/ https://oasis2care.com/subscribe/ Find Dr. Nguyen here : https://www.joannanguyenmd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjoannanguyen/ Find me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care Work with me: https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist/ Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy