Dr. Troy Hailparn: Credentials, Publications & CV

Dr. Troy Robbin Hailparn, MD, FACOG, FICS is one of the most credentialed cosmetic gynecologists in the United States. As the author of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) labiaplasty e-module and an international speaker at FIGO, COGI, and other world congresses, Dr. Hailparn has helped define the field of cosmetic gynecology and trained physicians from around the globe.

This page provides a comprehensive overview of Dr. Hailparn's medical education, board certifications, professional memberships, publications, presentations, awards, and training programs. Physicians seeking cosmetic gynecology training, journalists researching expert sources, and patients wanting to verify credentials will find complete information below. Patient reviews of Dr. Hailparn can be found here.

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Medical Education

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1989
• Graduated with Distinction in Reproductive Endocrinology

Residency Training

Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York

• Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, 1989–1993
• Chief Resident, 1992–1993

Undergraduate Education

Barnard College of Columbia University, New York, New York

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 1985

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)

• Initial Certification: 1998
• Status: Annually Recertified, Current
• Diplomate Status Maintained Continuously Since 1998

Professional Memberships & Fellowships

• Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
• Fellow, International College of Surgeons (FICS)
• Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS)
• Fellow, International Society of Cosmetogynecology (ISCG)
• Member, International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
• Member, Bexar County Medical Society
• Member, Texas Medical Association

ACOG Labiaplasty E-Module Author

In 2015, Dr. Hailparn was invited by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to author the organization's first-ever educational e-module on labiaplasty surgery. This e-module is used to educate OB-GYN physicians across the United States about labiaplasty techniques, patient selection, and surgical outcomes.

The invitation came after Dr. Hailparn presented original labiaplasty research at ACOG's Annual Clinical Meetings:

• 2009 ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting – Chicago, Illinois
• 2014 ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting – Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Hailparn is the only surgeon in San Antonio—and one of very few in the United States—to be recognized by ACOG as a labiaplasty educator.

Leadership and International Appointments

RECOGYN — World Congress of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Gynaecology

Dr. Hailparn has served as an International Scientific Advisor to RECOGYN since January 2026.

International Conference Presentations

Dr. Hailparn has been invited to present at prestigious medical conferences around the world, establishing her as an international authority in cosmetic gynecology.

FIGO World Congress (Rome, Italy – 2012)

Dr. Hailparn was an invited presenter at one of the first scientific sessions on cosmetic-plastic gynecology held at the XX FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics — the field's first appearance on the stage of the world's foremost international organization of OB-GYNs. Her presentation, Deceptive and Unethical Cosmetic Gynecologic Procedures and the Progress of the Non-Deceptive and Honest Cosmetic-Plastic Gynecologic Field (published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2012), advocated for evidence-based, non-deceptive practice consistent with ACOG guidelines — positioning her early as a voice for ethical standards in an emerging field.

World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility (COGI)

• Paris, France – Presented on cosmetic gynecology techniques and outcomes
• Hainan, China – International faculty presenter

4th World Congress of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Gynaecology (New Delhi, India – 2026)

Invited international faculty. Presentations:

• Central and Lateral Prepuce (Clitoral Hood) Reduction and Reconstruction Procedures
• Lichen Sclerosus: A Female-Unfriendly Disease
• Lasers vs. Radiofrequency (RF): Understanding Non-Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation Techniques

1st World Congress of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Gynaecology (New Delhi, India)

Invited speaker at the inaugural world congress dedicated specifically to reconstructive and cosmetic gynecology procedures.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

Visiting Faculty for India's first Cosmetic-Plastic Gynecology Fellowship Program at AIIMS, one of the most prestigious medical institutions in Asia. Dr. Hailparn provided hands-on training and lectures to physicians entering this emerging specialty.

National Conference Presentations

27th World Meeting on Sexual Medicine (2026)

Poster Presentation: "Positive Impact of Labia Minora Labiaplasty on Women's Lives: Insights from Data, Literature, and Barriers to Care"

ICS-US 87th Annual Surgical Update (2026)

Presentation: "Labiaplasty: Science, Barriers to Care and Surgical Responsibility"

ACOG Annual Clinical Meetings

• 2009 – Chicago, IL: Original labiaplasty research presentation
• 2014 – Chicago, IL: Updated labiaplasty outcomes data

TEDxSanAntonio

Dr. Hailparn delivered a TEDx talk titled "Female Anatomy 101" addressing the importance of women's education about their own anatomy and breaking down taboos surrounding female genital health.

Cosmetic Gynecology Training for Physicians

Dr. Hailparn conducts labiaplasty and vaginal rejuvenation training courses in San Antonio for physicians seeking to learn cosmetic gynecology procedures. These hands-on training programs attract OB-GYNs, plastic surgeons, and other physicians from across the United States and internationally.

Training Program Details

• Format: Intensive hands-on surgical training with live cases
• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Procedures Covered: Labiaplasty, clitoral hood reduction, labia majora reduction, perineoplasty, vaginoplasty techniques and more
• Website: Labiaplasty and Vaginal Rejuvenation Training Course for Physicians

Physicians trained by Dr. Hailparn include Professor Navneet Magon, who studied cosmetic gynecology with her in San Antonio in 2016 and went on to establish an accredited fellowship program in India. He now serves as President of the World Congress of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Gynaecology.

Physicians interested in cosmetic gynecology continuing education can contact Dr. Hailparn's office (210-615-6646) for upcoming training course dates and registration information.

Advanced Cosmetic Gynecology Training Received

Dr. Hailparn has pursued specialized training from world-renowned experts in cosmetic gynecology:

Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of America

• Certified in Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation (LVR)
• Certified in Laser Reduction Labiaplasty
• Certified in Hymenoplasty

Dr. Adam Ostrzenski Training

• Edge-preserving labiaplasty techniques
• Labia majora reduction surgery
• Clitoral hood reduction procedures

Dr. Marco Pelosi Training

• Gynecologic liposculpturing techniques
• Autologous fat transplant procedures

Dr. Red Alinsod Training

• Certified in ThermiVA, ThermiSmooth, ThermiTight and Thermi-O
• Certified in O-Shot

Awards & Honors

Top Doc Award – Best Gynecology Surgeon

• Awarded by Scene San Antonio magazine
• Selected by physician peers in San Antonio
• Years: 2020-2026 (7 consecutive years)

Women in Medicine Leadership Award

• Awarded by Bexar County Medical Society, 2018
• Recognizing over 20 years of dedicated care of women in San Antonio

Scientific Journal Peer Reviewer

Dr. Hailparn serves as a peer reviewer for leading medical journals, evaluating research submissions for scientific validity and clinical relevance:

• Journal of Sexual Medicine – Official journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine
• Journal of Reproductive Medicine

Abstracts

Hailparn, TR. What’s a Girl to Do? The Problem of Adolescent Labial Hypertrophy
Obstet Gyn, May 2014; 123 (5): 124S-125S

Hailparn, TR. Deceptive and Unethical Cosmetic Gynecologic Procedures and Progress of the Non-Deceptive and Honest Cosmetic-Plastic Gynecologic Field
XX International Federation of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (FIGO) World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Congress Abstracts,
Int J Gyn Ob 2012; 119(Suppl 3):S196

Hailparn, TR. Deceptive and Unethical Procedures in Cosmetic-Plastic Gynecology: Difficulties in Identifying and Eliminating Them from Practice
The 15th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI) Congress Program Book, A1-A3
Hainan, China Dec 8-11; 2011

Hailparn, TR. Practicing Cosmetic Gynecology within the Scope of ACOG Recommendations
Gyn Ob J, March 2011; 9; 3; 1281
First International Congress on Cosmetic Gynecology and Cosmetology
Istanbul, Turkey, April 2011

Hailparn, TR. Scientific Publications for Cosmetic Gynecology: A Scientific Appraisal from 2007 to the Present
Gyn Ob J, March 2011; 9; 3; 1281
First International Congress on Cosmetic Gynecology and Cosmetology
Istanbul, Turkey, April 2011

Hailparn, TR. Vaginal Rejuvenation: Ostrzenski’s Classification
Gyn Ob J, March 2011; 9; 3; 1281
First International Congress on Cosmetic Gynecology and Cosmetology
Istanbul, Turkey; April 2011

Hailparn, TR. Exploring the Reasons Female Patients Seek Labioplasty
Gyn Ob J, March 2011; 9; 3; 2179
First International Congress on Cosmetic Gynecology and Cosmetology
Istanbul, Turkey; April 2011

Hailparn, TR. The Immediate Impact of Prof. Ostrzenski’s Teaching on my Surgical Skills
Gyn Ob J, March 2011; 9; 3; 2179
First International Congress on Cosmetic Gynecology and Cosmetology
Istanbul, Turkey; April 2011

Hailparn, TR. G-Spot Augmentation: Ostrzenski’s Technique
Gyn Ob J, March 2011; 9; 3; 2179
First International Congress on Cosmetic Gynecology and Cosmetology
Istanbul, Turkey; April 2011

Hailparn, T. The Use of the YAG Laser as an Effective Tool for Labia Reduction-A Five Year Review of Outcome Data
57th Annual Clinical Meeting Book of Abstracts and Posters, 2009;
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Annual Clinical Meeting
Chicago, Illinois, USA; May 2009

Hailparn, T and Zarmakoupis, P. How Useful a Tool is Hysteroscopy?
Abstracts of the 10th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, 1994; 60
Brussels, Belgium

Research / Presentations / Publications

• Hailparn, TR. Labia Minora and Labia Minora Labiaplasty Procedures
  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Online educational eModule, September, 2015
• Hailparn, T. Letter to the Editor: Editorial without Scientific-Clinical Merits: "Cosmetic Gynecology and the Elusive Quest for the 'Perfect' Vagina," Obstet Gyn, Nov 2012; 120 (5):
• Case Report: Labia Majora Reconstruction for a Large Resolved Vulvar Hemangioma in a Sixteen Year Old Female, publication pending in the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, Sept. 2011
• Opinion Letter: Rectocele-Related Sexual Problems, OB/GYN News, June 2010
• Ongoing collaboration with The Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University on “Why Women Choose Vulvovaginal Surgery?” started June 2009
• Presentation of AACS Abstract at the Teaching Hospital Dr. Angel Leano, Jalisco, Mexico and at Real de San Jose Maternity Hospital, Guatelejara, Mexico, March 2009
• Presentation at the Spina Bifida Foundation: Women’s Health Issues and the Impact of Spina Bifida, 2005
• “Incontinence: A Lifestyle You Don’t Have to Live With”, Skin Deep Magazine, Issue 2, Autumn 2005
• “The Kegel Laser Rescue”, Skin Deep Magazine, p 130-135, Issue 1, Spring 2005

Media Appearances & Publications

Dr. Hailparn's expertise has been featured in major media outlets worldwide. Journalists frequently contact her as an authoritative source on cosmetic gynecology topics.

Television

• CNN
• Discovery Health
• Local San Antonio news programs

Print & Online Media

• Wall Street Journal
• New York Times
• The Times of London
• San Antonio Woman Magazine
• RealSelf.com Expert Contributor

See Dr. Hailparn's media appearances for interview clips and articles.

Practice History & Experience

• 1994–2003: General OB-GYN practice in San Antonio
• 2003–Present: Practice dedicated exclusively to cosmetic gynecology
• Total Procedures: 9,000+ cosmetic gynecology procedures performed
• Vaginal Rejuvenation: 6,000+ procedures
• Labiaplasty: 1,200+ procedures
• Years in Practice: 30+ years (since 1994)

Hospital Appointments

• Methodist Healthcare
• Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center - Stone Oak
• Maximus Surgery Center

Contact Information

Cosmetic Gynecology Center of San Antonio

525 Oak Centre Drive, Suite 220

San Antonio, Texas 78258

Phone: 210-615-6646

Website: CosmeticGyn.net

Physician Training: labiaplastycoursesa.com

Patient Consultation: Schedule a consultation

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