This is a case series of 2 female patients with long-standing histories of decreased sexual function and pelvic organ prolapse who underwent augmentation of the anterior vaginal wall using autologous fat grafting, in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures. Fat augmentation of the anterior vaginal wall with its enhanced permanence could be a safe and long-lasting alternative to improve female sexual function in this group.
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